10 movies for summer 2026: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi and a slew of comedies By Nina Metz May 20, 2026 at 9:29 a.m. Along with Matt Damon as Odysseus and Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, there's the return of...
Kevin Michael Doyle, Chicago actor from ‘Untouchables’ who became a police officer, dies at 68 By Bob Goldsborough May 18, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. His work on Chicago stages, including at Second City, was highly praised, but he made...
Review: ‘Obsession’ is a cautionary tale told with dark flair By Katie Walsh May 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. You know what they say about love spells (don’t do them), and the way they...
Review: Neo-noir ‘Is God Is’ a stylish and daring revenge road trip By Katie Walsh May 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Playwright Aleshea Harris makes a bold cinematic debut with the screen adaptation of her Obie...
Facets is keeping moviegoing alive for the youngest audiences By Nina Metz May 13, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. Facets has a monthly screening series for children and families that expands the idea of...
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027 By Lindsey Bahr May 12, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. Conan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will...
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87 By Lindsey Bahr May 12, 2026 at 3:25 p.m. Rex Reed, the prominent and outspoken film critic and journalist known for his longtime column...
Review: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ lacks cheesy charm of the previous playthrough By Katie Walsh May 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” reboot was a surprise hit, so it’s no surprise that a...
Review: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ a charming yarn knit for the whole family By Katie Walsh May 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. German novelist Leonie Swann’s “Three Bags Full” has been adapted into a cozy mystery about...
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement By Michael R. Sisak May 4, 2026 at 3:54 p.m. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious...