Regina King delivers a powerful portrayal of political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in the Netflix film "Shirley", which celebrates her remarkable journey and enduring legacy.
Four Daughters is a riveting film that takes an unabashedly honest look at what it means to be a woman in a today’s complex world. Although the film comes from the Arab world it touches on issues that are...
Screening venues to include local art houses, theaters and concert halls throughout the city
NYFF61 brings America's preeminent festival experience to theaters, art houses and concert halls in all five-city boroughs to further create a broader and more diverse audience...
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival happens October 11-22. For information visit chicagofllmfestival.com.
North America’s longest-running competitive film festival presents more than 100 feature films and 60 short films from around the world. Everything from the made-in-Chicago Opening Night film We Grown...
The 22nd Tribeca Festival is now in the history books, but there is still an opportunity to enjoy a selection of ground-breaking films from Tribeca Festival 2023 in the comfort of your own home in Tribeca at Home now through...
I was just 13 years old in March 1962 when I witnessed the tragic fight between Emile Griffith and Cuban fighter Benny “The Kid” and Paret live from Madison Square Garden on the Gillette Fight of the Week on...
“Women Talking” a film from director Sarah Polley and producer Dede Gardner, is nominated in both Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay categories at the 95th Academy Awards next Sunday, March 12, 7pm, presented Live from the Dolby Theatre...
The film gives a rare microcosmic view of the tumultuous transition of South Africa on that country's journey from racist apartheid to the release of Nelson Mandela through the eyes of a multi-racial rock band of a Jewish guitar player and two Black musicians from Soweto.
Veteran record executive Clive Davis met with screenwriter Anthony McCarten (Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody), enlisted the aid of Gary and Pat Houston (Houston’s brother and sister-in-law) and this production evolved. Davis knew the singer’s musical feats; her family understood her personal story and McCarten created a script that shows the songstress’ highs, lows and indelible performances.
By Dwight Brown film critic for The Times Weekly
Call it a comeback! In 2022 the movie industry roared back with high-quality films, stellar performances and great artistry. For the record, movie theaters aren’t dead yet and streaming is a...
The State Treasurer's Office made nearly $124.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in March, while another $91 million was earned for cities, school districts, counties and other units of government through the Illinois Funds local government investment pool.
