Chicago’s Queer-Led Dare To Dream Film Festival Says No To AI ‘Art’The inaugural event takes place Wednesday at Lincoln Square's Davis Theater, featuring 11 short films from local, national and international filmmakers. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Block Club Chicago
8 Titles to Get In The October 2026 Criterion Flash SaleIt's that time of year again, as cinephiles empty their wallets and frantically check their inboxes for gift codes: The Criterion Collection is running a… Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at The Spool
Street FighterThis is, ostensibly, how a "Street Fighter" movie should be made. So why isn't it very good? Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
“Tulsa King,” and Stallone, Start to Show Their Age in Season 4"Tulsa King" feels, finally, like it's starting to get lost in the literal and metaphorical sauce. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
Club Kid review: Jordan Firstman grows up in more ways than oneWorks remarkably well as a functional, heartwarming coming-of-age story and a case study in Firstman's ability to transition from influencer to actor to filmmaker. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
The Revolution Is My Boyfriend: On the Queercore Provocations of Bruce LaBruceA look back on Facets Chicago's three-day retrospective on the queercore filmmaker's works to date. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
“Star Wars: Galactic Racer” May Not Be Podracing (Mostly), But It’s Pretty CloseThe emphasis here is on gameplay, fast and furious and the right kind of frustrating. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
‘Reacher’ Spinoff ‘Neagley’ On Prime Video Makes Chicago Its HomeThe Chicago-set action series, featuring on-location shots around the city, is the number-one show on Amazon's streaming service. Sep 28 26September 28, 2026Article at Block Club Chicago
Obama Center Hosting Black Harvest Film Festival Shorts TuesdayRegistration is currently full for "Shorts from the Block: Black Harvest's Chicago Stories," but an onsite waitlist will be available for potential attendees. Sep 25 26September 25, 2026Article at Block Club Chicago
Tiny Fugitives review: Johnny Knoxville counsels cursing kids in Superbad-esque charmerHas a surprising amount of heart amid all the profanity and pratfalls. Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
A Dog with a Bone: Maria Sten on “Neagley”The star of the Reacher spinoff talks about building her fan favorite character to sustain the weight of her own series. Sep 15 26September 15, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
On a StringIt's a calling card for its major talent, one that leaves you, in many ways, wanting more. Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
By Any Means review: Hokey race revenge thriller has no nose for nuanceSits discomfitingly between exploitation picture and sober-eyed historical race drama, and can't quite find a clear path to either. Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
Sun Never Sets review: Dakota Fanning bristles beautifully in Joe Swanberg's Alaskan love triangleIn squirming against the discomforts that lie between comfort and possibility, Swanberg delivers a beautiful comeback. Aug 28 26August 28, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Returns In September. Here’s The LineupRunning from September 17-27, Reeling's 44th year will present 36 feature films and 59 short films from 22 countries around the world, screened primarily at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. Aug 25 26August 25, 2026Article at Block Club Chicago
Fantasia 2026: Wrapping UpReflections on this year's genre festival, and some highlights we haven't mentioned yet. Aug 04 26August 04, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
I Want Your Sex review: Gregg Araki dom-comedy almost works out its kinksThe comedy works—its limitations come when it tries to juggle those jokes with sex and power. Jul 31 26July 31, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
Want To See 'The Odyssey' In 70MM Or IMAX? Here's Where To GoChristopher Nolan's star-studded historical blockbuster is leading cinephiles to investigate 70mm, IMAX and other large formats for the best way to see the film. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at Block Club Chicago
Fantasia 2026: Ferine, The Eyes, The MutationTales of identity and becoming take both gory and gossamer forms in this latest dispatch from the fest. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at rogerebert.com
Movies Aren’t Therapy: “Mike Mills” on Parents, Children, and FilmmakingMike Mills looks back on the broader context of his career and to ponder whether the kids are truly all right. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at rogerebert.com