In this expansion of the John Wick universe, flamethrower duels and grenade fights win out over witty dialogue, characterization, and compelling lore.

The Chicagoland singer-songwriter on the movies that influenced the making of his new album, out on June 6!

If you loved (or even hate-watched) Dogma, Kevin Smith’s polarizing religious comedy that’s back in theaters for its 25th anniversary, you’ll want to give these other unconventional faith-based films a try.

The Philippou twins’ follow-up to their 2023 breakthrough Talk to Me continues to plumb the blackened depths of grief without an ounce of light.

Despite their best intentions, some franchises just beat a dead story so relentlessly that it’s an embarrassing cash grab for everyone involved.

The latest installment in the Final Destination franchise is a non-stop thrill ride that’s stuffed with surprises and knows exactly what it is.

Unhinged and relentless in all the best ways, Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship is the buddy comedy I never knew I needed.

12+1 questions with playwright and screenwriter Angus MacLachlan about directing, Junebug at 20, David Strathairn’s physical comedy chops, Winston-Salem, and more!

2025 / Dir. Eva Victor

2025 / Dir. Angus MacLachlan

A brief Q&A featuring the films and filmmakers of the 15th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.

2024 / Dir. John Klein & Stephen Kniss

2025 / Dir. Jared Isaac

Baby Ochi Forever! Plus other takeaways from A24’s new fantasy adventure movie.

‘La La Land’ is one of my all-time favorite movies, so being able to see La La Land Live in Chicago with the film’s composer Justin Hurwitz conducting was a thing to behold. Here’s what I loved about this very, very exciting experience.

12 questions with actor and Eric Larue director Michael Shannon about working with Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, parenting, and the movie of his more people need to see.

An ode to the inimitable director who died doing what he loved (ripping cigs) during the first lunar standstill of 2025—compelling testimony that he is, undeniably, connected to the moon.

From a post-apocalyptic wasteland to ‘70s-era Rockefeller Center, our 2024 picks showcase the most compelling people, places, and themes of the movie year.

Here are 6 cozy and/or cringey Hallmark Hanukkah movies to make your holiday couch time more festive.

A very merry investigation.