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Francis Ford Coppola debuts ‘Megalopolis’ in Cannes, and the reviews are in

By JAKE COYLE
May 16, 2024 3:24 pm - Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project the 85-year-old director has been pondering for decades.
Vernon Township to host inaugural VT Palooza

Submitted by Vicarious Public Relations
May 16, 2024 2:43 pm - Join Vernon Township for its inaugural VT Palooza from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at William E. Peterson Park, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Road, in Vernon Hills.
Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fall

By Russell Lissau
May 16, 2024 12:38 pm - The publicly owned Palatine Stables will close this fall after some seven decades of equestrian operations, the Palatine Park District has announced. “While the memories ...
Don’t miss the chance to participate in Northbrook’s Fourth of July parade

Submitted by Elena Ferrarin, Northbrook Park District
May 16, 2024 12:37 pm - Do you want to be rewarded with bright children’s smiles? Have a chance to contribute to the spirit of patriotism on a day of unity? Make connections with the community as they get to know you and your organization?
‘Bridgerton’ puts its chief gossip on trial

By Lili Loofbourow
May 16, 2024 11:46 am - The new season of “Bridgerton,” that steamy Shondaland remix of rom-com and romance tropes set in Regency-era London, focuses less on debuts than glow-ups. Forget the stu...
‘Strangers’ dangers blunted by horror cliches, dumbness

By Dann Gire
May 16, 2024 11:00 am - 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.
Founding Father portrayal will highlight U.S. Constitution

Submitted by Ruth Groth
May 16, 2024 9:41 am - The Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter, in collaboration with the Barrington Area Library, will host a program featuring a portrayal of Founding Father and fourth President James Madison on Sunday, June 9, beginning at 2 p.m.
Imperfect but charming: ‘IF’ may have us all checking under beds for our old friends

By JOCELYN NOVECK
May 16, 2024 5:45 am - 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.
Amy Winehouse story flattened in frustrating biopic ‘Back to Black’

By LINDSEY BAHR
May 16, 2024 5:30 am - “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.
AIANA hosts Asian Heritage Fest on May 18 at Mall of India

Submitted by Madhu Uppal
May 15, 2024 9:53 pm - The American Indian Alliance of Naperville Area is hosting its first Asian Heritage Fest, a celebration of diverse cultures from across Asia. The event will take place no...

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