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Thursday, September 17, 2026

 

Review: Reanimated ‘Resident Evil’ is a director’s singular vision

Filmmaker Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” reboot is the eighth film in the franchise, based on the Japanese zombie survival game. But Cregger’s “Resident Evil” is its own beast.

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What to know about Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener. Here’s what to know.

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Review: “The Humanities” at Victory Gardens Theater tackles right-wing speakers, campus hypocrisy

Victory Gardens roared back to life this past weekend with “The Humanities,” a provocative, free-thinking and highly entertaining new play from Zayd Ayers Dohrn.

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Review: ‘The Weight’ brings ’70s ethos to Great Depression survival story

We follow the story of Murphy (Ethan Hawke), a World War I vet and single father in Eugene, Oregon, struggling to provide for his daughter.

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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series

“Widow’s Bay” stormed the Emmy Awards on Monday night, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins.

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Review: With sadness and joy, Shana Carroll imagines a fallen circus artist in ‘The Attic’ at Goodman Theatre

“The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back” is the stunning season-opener at the Goodman Theatre.

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Chicago Theater Report: New Marriott season, ‘Princess Bride’ and wild times in the Loop’s Spiegeltent

Kokandy Productions announced the cast for “A Clockwork Orange” and Hell in a Handbag’s production of “Joan Crawford Goes to Hell” gets an extension.

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Film director Kevin Smith’s bringing his unique comedy view to Hemmens in Elgin

Film director Kevin Smith talks about his show at Elgin’s Hemmens Center Friday and the myriad other things he’s doing these days.

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