Chicago TribuneCancer Taika Waititi: ‘Thor 4’ could include breast cancer storyline for Natalie Portman’s Jane FosterChicago Tribune - By Jordan MoreauMarvel fans are eagerly waiting to see Natalie Portman back as Jane Foster and become the female Thor in “Thor: Love and Thunder,” and many are wondering how closely the film will adapt the comic book
Chicago TribuneBatman Zoe Kravitz to play Catwoman in ‘The Batman’Chicago Tribune - By Justin Kroll“Big Little Lies” star Zoe Kravitz has been tapped to play Catwoman, the antiheroine and sometime love interest of the Caped Crusader, in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “The Batman.” Pre-production on the Warner
Chicago TribuneLiterature Harold Bloom, author of ‘Anxiety of Influence,’ dies at 89Chicago Tribune - By HILLEL ITALIEHarold Bloom, the eminent critic and Yale professor whose seminal "The Anxiety of Influence" and melancholy regard for literature's old masters made him a popular author and standard-bearer of Western
Chicago TribuneDesign Why streaming services need to embrace game design — and give users the illusion of ownershipChicago Tribune - By Todd MartensLong before Netflix unveiled interactive shows like "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch" and "Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale," the service was experimenting with game-like techniques to keep viewers on
Chicago TribuneWalt Disney Company From ‘Fantasia’ to 1961 ‘Parent Trap’: All the movies coming to Disney Plus in NovemberChicago Tribune - By BreAnna BellDisney unveiled the complete list of films to premiere on its streaming service Disney Plus via a lengthy Twitter thread Monday. With its powerhouse catalog including Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and National
Chicago TribuneSilk Road Review: ‘Twice, Thrice, Frice ...' by Silk Road Rising a world premiere comedy about adultery vs. Muslim faithChicago Tribune - Jerald PierceSomewhere in the middle of Fouad Teymour’s world premiere play “Twice, Thrice, Frice …,” co-presented by Silk Road Rising and International Voices Project and directed by Patrizia Acerra, the friendship
Chicago TribuneFortnite ‘Fortnite’ goes dark. What happened?Chicago Tribune - By Todd SpanglerOn Sunday, “Fortnite” — the most popular game on Earth right now — without warning, imploded into darkness. At around 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 13, a meteor in Season 10 of “Fortnite” that had been biding its
Chicago TribuneFaceted Classification Tonight at Facets: Two filmmakers respond to Trump’s Latino problem. The movies aren’t helping.Chicago Tribune - By Michael PhillipsTonight at Facets Cinematheque, the defiant polar opposite of a Trump rally takes place in the form of a filmmaking master class at the nonprofit organization founded by the late Milos Stehlik. “Latinx
Chicago TribuneAnne Hathaway Anne Hathaway talks mental health awareness, playing a bipolar woman on Amazon’s ‘Modern Love’Chicago Tribune - By Elizabeth TaylorIn Amazon Prime’s upcoming “Modern Love,” Anne Hathaway sheds light on an important facet of living with mental health issues, playing a bipolar woman who struggles with dating. "We're all becoming more
Chicago Tribune ‘The Brothers Size’ is back at Steppenwolf, one of the plays that made a name for Tarell Alvin McCraneyChicago Tribune - Chris JonesAlmost a decade ago now, I spent pretty much an entire Saturday at the Steppenwolf Theatre in the company of a remarkable dramatic triptych called “The Brother/Sister Plays,” as penned by Tarell Alvin
Chicago Tribune Chambers Brothers member George Chambers, who scored a hit with ‘Time Has Come Today,’ dies at 88Chicago Tribune - By Chris WillmanGeorge “Pops” Chambers, singer and bassist for the Chambers Brothers, best known for the 1968 hit “Time Has Come Today,” died Saturday at 88. "The best big brother you could ever have," Willie Chambers
Chicago TribuneWatchmen Spooky shows, movies to watch this Halloween seasonChicago Tribune - By Luaine LeeLoooook out, it’s that time of year when you think there just possibly may be a monster rusticating under your bed, a zombie scratching at your back door or a sinister stranger with overgrown canines in
Chicago TribuneSean Spicer Trump calls for Sean Spicer votes on ‘Dancing with the Stars’Chicago Tribune - By Associated PressPresident Donald Trump is trying to influence votes on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Trump on Monday tweeted that viewers should vote for former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. The president
Chicago Tribune Check the next Chicago park bench you sit on — it may be in someone’s memoryChicago Tribune - By Rick KoganOn Monday morning, as chilly as it was, two old men sat on a bench at the northern edge of Grant Park. Three pigeons strolled nearby and for more than 10 minutes the men sat in silence and then one of
Chicago TribuneRonan Farrow Ronan Farrow’s ‘Catch and Kill’ book is attacked by NBC NewsChicago Tribune - By Stephen BattaglioNBC is launching a counterattack against investigative journalist Ronan Farrow's upcoming book "Catch and Kill," which accuses the network's news division of a coordinated effort to shut down his reporting
Chicago TribuneJane Eyre ‘Jane Eyre’ is the Joffrey’s new story ballet, opening soon — and Jane’s not the usual heroineChicago Tribune - By Lauren WarneckeFor Joffrey Ballet artistic director Ashley Wheater, booking Cathy Marston’s “Jane Eyre” was a no-brainer. The theatrical ballet opens the company’s 2019-20 season Wednesday at the Auditorium Theatre,
Chicago TribuneIndigenous Peoples Happy Indigenous People’s Day: Artist Santiago X gives us a serpent and mounds that connect to Illinois’ indigenous pastChicago Tribune - By Darcel RockettIf you head to Schiller Park on Monday, Indigenous People’s Day, a massive serpent will greet you. Made from soil and ancestral dirt from numerous tribal lands in the nation, Pokto Činto (the Koasati of
Chicago TribuneChance the Rapper Chance the Rapper to return as host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’Chicago Tribune - Janine SchaultsChance the Rapper will pull double duty as both host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” for the show’s pre-Halloween episode on Oct. 26. The Chicago rapper/activist/media mogul follows in the of
Chicago TribuneChicago, IL Things to do in Chicago today | Oct. 14Chicago Tribune - Holly Baumbach• 9-4pm Free Days at the Alder |Chicago: Countless galaxies, unfathomable distances, exploding stars, diamond planets, black holes, there’s no way around it, space is freaking awesome! Come learn more
Chicago TribunePolicing Sulli, 25-year-old South Korean pop star, found dead at her homeChicago TribuneSouth Korean pop star and actress Sulli was found dead at her home south of Seoul on Monday, police said. The 25-year-old was found after her manager went to her home in Seongnam because she didn't answer
Chicago Tribune ‘Hamilton’ star Miguel Cervantes’ 3-year-old daughter diesChicago Tribune - Chris JonesAdelaide Cervantes, 3, the daughter of Miguel and Kelly Cervantes, died Saturday morning, her mother announced on Twitter Sunday night. Adelaide has been suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder and
Chicago TribuneBooks Stop! Don’t throw away that book jacket. It’s a work of art.Chicago Tribune - John WarnerThis is a very difficult topic that I’m afraid I may get emotional over, so I beg the audience’s indulgence if I become overwrought. It has come to my attention that for some reason, some people — and
Chicago TribuneRobert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. embarks on perilous journey in first ‘Dolittle’ trailerChicago Tribune - By Nate NickolaiRobert Downey Jr. is setting sail with some furry friends in the first trailer for “Dolittle,” Universal Pictures’ reimagining of the classic story about a man who could speak to animals. "We have no but
Chicago TribuneFilm Industry ‘Joker’ remains box office ruler with $55 millionChicago Tribune - By Dave McNaryJoaquin Phoenix is king of the North American box office once again as “Joker” scores an easy victory in its second weekend with $55 million at 4,374 sites. “Joker” dominated a trio of new entries with
Chicago TribuneBong Joon-ho From ‘Joker’ to ‘Hustlers’ to ‘Parasite,’ filmmakers explore the gap between the haves and have-notsChicago Tribune - By Josh RottenbergOn the face of it, the gritty comic-book blockbuster "Joker," the hit female-led crime drama "Hustlers," the darkly comic Korean-language thriller "Parasite" and the upcoming Agatha Christie-style whodunit
Chicago TribuneAnimation DreamWorks Animation nurtures female filmmaking talent frame by frameChicago Tribune - By Jennifer WolfeLaunched by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen as DreamWorks in 1994, DreamWorks Animation celebrates its silver anniversary, marking 25 years since embarking on its first voyage with
Chicago TribuneStreaming Commentary: Streaming TV sparked a creative revolution. Now it’s at risk of losing its edgeChicago Tribune - By Mary McNamaraTime flies when you're upending an industry, destroying a business model and drowning an unsuspecting populace in content. It may feel as if streaming has been with us forever, but it was just seven years
Chicago TribuneLGBTQ+ ‘Saturday Night Live’: Billy Porter emcees democratic LGBTQ town hallChicago Tribune - By Danielle Turchiano“Pose” star and recent Emmy winner Billy Porter popped by Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to participate in “Saturday Night Live’s” third episode of its 45th season. Appearing as himself, Porter announced
