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‘The Legend of Ochi’ a tactile, retro-coded fantasy

By LINDSEY BAHR
Apr 23, 2025 10:10 pm - “The Legend of Ochi,” a scrappy and darkly whimsical fable about a misunderstood teenage girl on a dangerous quest, has the feeling of a film you might have stumbled on and loved as a kid.
Secret-lives drama ‘On Swift Horses’ trots when it should gallop

By Dann Gire
Apr 23, 2025 1:54 pm - Daniel Minahan’s sincere and sympathetic period drama “On Swift Horses” hosts a solid cast, richly composed cinematography, and highly detailed 1950s production designs. So why does its enticing beginning slowly succumb to narrative inertia during its second hour?
Film made by Hersey High librarian to hit Chicago Horror Film Fest

Submitted by Stephanie Imago
Apr 23, 2025 10:15 am - A librarian by day and filmmaker by night, Bruce Janu’s short horror film is heading to the Chicago Horror Film Festival next month.
‘The Accountant 2,’ with Ben Affleck, isn’t quite a write-off

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 23, 2025 7:44 am - On the heels of tax season comes “The Accountant 2,” Gavin O’Connor’s sequel to the 2016 film that did not, exactly, leave audiences clamoring for another. But in a movie world where anything successful immediately gets a second one, “The Accountant 2” has the benefit of not having much to live up to. Just balancing the books a little would count as a win.
The Oscars mandate voters watch all nominated movies

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 21, 2025 1:58 pm - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will from now on be required to watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round of Oscar voting.
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead the box office

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 21, 2025 6:36 am - Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved an exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
What to Stream: ‘Andor,’ ‘Babygirl’ and new Wu Tang Clan and Willie Nelson music

Apr 21, 2025 5:30 am - The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
In ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ a queer landmark is reborn for today

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 18, 2025 4:14 pm - When filmmaker Andrew Ahn was approached about revisiting “The Wedding Banquet,” he was daunted. But, as the son of Korean immigrants, Ahn, whose movies include “Driveways” and “Fire Island,” felt like he had something to contribute.
Ryan Gosling to star in new ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ film

By YURI KAGEYAMA
Apr 18, 2025 6:47 am - Ryan Gosling will star in a new “Star Wars” movie to be released in May 2027 it was announced Friday during the fan convention Star Wars Celebration near Tokyo.
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Apr 17, 2025 3:42 pm - Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B. Jordan he could be a movie star. In “Sinners,” Coogler pushed his go-to actor to the next level: Jordan isn’t just starring in the genre-bending big-screen spectacle. He’s playing identical twins.

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