Why Alamo’s preshow is one of the last, best reasons to go to a movie theater By Christopher Borrelli July 25, 2025 at 8:48 a.m. The preshow is a reminder that 75% of the magic of going to a movie...
‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again By Jake Coyle July 23, 2025 at 12:14 p.m. “Happy Gilmore,” released in February 1996, became one of the most beloved comedies of the...
‘The Fantastic Four’ review: In a jet age dream of Manhattan, Marvel’s world-savers take care of business By Michael Phillips July 23, 2025 at 6:33 p.m. Is the new "Fantastic Four" movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount...
Pee-wee Herman’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think By ANDREW DeMILLO July 21, 2025 at 6:22 p.m. It took 40 years, but Pee-wee’s bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the...
‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million By Jake Coyle July 20, 2025 at 1:28 p.m. James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices,...
Review: ‘To a Land Unknown’ at Facets is an absorbing refugee crisis drama By Michael Phillips July 18, 2025 at 10:03 a.m. Danish-Palestinian Mahdi Fleifel's debut feature asks, How can the political not be personal?
‘Eddington’ review: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, once upon an early COVID time in the West By Michael Phillips July 22, 2025 at 1:59 p.m. Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone take on early 2020 pandemic crises of every...
‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening By Jake Coyle July 13, 2025 at 2:37 p.m. In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened...
Column: 20 years ago, UChicago’s Jacqueline Stewart went hunting for home movies. She found pure Chicago history. By Michael Phillips May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m. Returning to UChicago after the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Jacqueline Stewart celebrates a singular...
‘Superman’ review: This latest reboot opens strong, and that dog Krypto’s a pip By Michael Phillips July 9, 2025 at 10:51 a.m. Besides a very good dog named Krypto, James Gunn's "Superman" gives us a five-star Lois...