Writing and directing (and acting in, and producing) his new kids’ movie, “IF,” John Krasinski is doing his best to craft a story that works organically no matter the age, with universal themes — imagination, fear, memory — that just hit different depending on who you are.
Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest and Aurora Greek Fest and performances by Wanda Sykes, WAR’s 50th Anniversary Tour, the Decemberists and more happening this week.
Renny Harlin’s generic, jump-scary horror tale “The Strangers: Chapter 1” can be viewed two ways. One, as a stylish, technically proficient horror story. Two, as a nihilistic and manipulative formula slasher movie pushing the envelope of dumbness to near comic extremes.
We’ve got a bunch of new spots for you to try out in the coming weeks, including outposts from acclaimed chefs Rick Bayless and Paul Virant.
Lou Malnati’s in downtown Naperville is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is taking the party outside. The location at 131 W. Jefferson Ave. will unveil a new outdoor dining area on May 23 during a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting.
Feisty performances by leading ladies Melissa Crabtree, Janelle Sanabria and Savannah Sinclair animate Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s revival of the workplace musical “9 to 5.”
“Back to Black” as a movie is a tame and mediocre affair. A conventionally told biopic about a talented artist — Amy Winehouse — who became famous, struggled with drugs, depression and bulimia, and died early.