Elly Fishman

The director deconstructs the elements that make a pivotal scene work, and explains what attracted her to this story.

Forget the multimillion-dollar megaplexes. With film festivals and intimate screenings, the city's independent theatres are where to watch a movie this fall.

Art, fashion, history, those stingrays, and other great picks.

Meet the trio behind the local synth-pop darling On an On.

14 moments that defined Lollapalooza 2013—and five we’d like to forget.

A measure of star power against staying power plots the possible success of Chicago P.D., Betrayal, and more TV pilots.

A brief rundown of the festival's fantastic highs and totally crappy lows.

A handy list of ways to make sure your rapt audience knows who they came to adore. Diamond mic? Check!

The audience loved the younger Knowles sister's show. The only person enjoying it more might have been the artist herself.

The harp player's tense fingers and tired voice didn't make a big impact on Friday.