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Author: Barbara Roche

The Bear Season 2 premieres today and critics are raving
  • Streaming

The Bear Season 2 premieres today and critics are raving

By Reel Chicago Jun 21, 2023
It is officially summer and that means that it’s time for last summer’s break-out hit, The Bear to return to Hulu for Season 2!  The Bear follows a classically trai...
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Studio exec Shawn Papazian takes the helm at The Fields Studios
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Studio exec Shawn Papazian takes the helm at The Fields Studios

By Reel Chicago Jun 21, 2023
Knickpoint Ventures announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film...
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10 ways to welcome the Summer Solstice in Chicago
  • CITY NEWS

10 ways to welcome the Summer Solstice in Chicago

By Adam Irving Jun 21, 2023
It is going to be a beautiful long, sunny day today as the Summer Solstice arrives to usher in Chicago’s favorite season. After eagerly anticipating the official arrival o...
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Chicago Riverwalk 2023 Summer Season announced
  • CITY NEWS

Chicago Riverwalk 2023 Summer Season announced

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2023
Summer is here, and now is the time to enjoy the full slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban spac...
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Malibu Barbie pop-up comes to The West Loop
  • Events

Malibu Barbie pop-up comes to The West Loop

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2023
The excitement keeps building as the Greta Gerwig film, Barbie starring Margo Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken in the lead roles gets closer to the July 21 release date...
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John Cusack hosts a screening of High Fidelity followed by Q&A
  • Events

John Cusack hosts a screening of High Fidelity followed by Q&A

By Barbara Roche Jun 15, 2023
Chicago's own John Cusack will be in town to host an intimate screening of one of his most memorable films -- High Fidelity, followed by a discussion about his career, the maki...
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Celebrating Illinois’ role in the 10th anniversary of Man of Steel
  • FILM

Celebrating Illinois’ role in the 10th anniversary of Man of Steel

By Joia DaVida Jun 14, 2023
Released on June 14, 2013, the blockbuster DCEU superhero film Man of Steel, which was filmed in Illinois, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary!  Directed by the divi...
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3rd edition of the Chicago Japanese Film Collective
  • FESTIVALS

3rd edition of the Chicago Japanese Film Collective

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2023
The Chicago Japanese Film Collective (CJFC), now entering its third year, is back with a lineup of carefully selected, powerful independent feature films. The Chicago Japan...
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Taylor Kinney pays tribute to his Chicago Fire father Treat Williams
  • ONE CHICAGO

Taylor Kinney pays tribute to his Chicago Fire father Treat Williams

By Barbara Roche Jun 13, 2023
Taylor Kinney paid tribute to actor Treat Williams who played the role of his father, Benny Severide, in 16 episodes of Chicago Fire. Williams was tragically killed in a mo...
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Melissa Silverman brings her comic touch to directorial roster at Tessa
  • REEL MOVES

Melissa Silverman brings her comic touch to directorial roster at Tessa

By Reel Chicago Jun 13, 2023
In times like these, we could all use a good laugh. For brands and agencies thinking just that, there’s good news: Director Melissa Silverman, whose comedy and performance ch...
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65th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards is  accepting entries
  • AWARDS

65th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards is accepting entries

By Reel Chicago Jun 13, 2023
The 65th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards is now accepting entries for its yearly contest. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 16, 2023, 11:59 pm and the late deadline for ...
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FX reveals in Season 2 of The Bear, Carmy meets a girl
  • CHICAGO MADE

FX reveals in Season 2 of The Bear, Carmy meets a girl

By Barbara Roche Jun 13, 2023
The clock is ticking. In just a little over a week our favorite chefs return. FX released another teaser to remind us that we are getting closer to the Season 2 premiere of The...
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Marvel series Ironheart lists Chicago actor Anji White in main cast
  • CHICAGO MADE

Marvel series Ironheart lists Chicago actor Anji White in main cast

By Barbara Roche Jun 10, 2023
Chicago's own Anji White, is now listed as a cast member in the Marvel series Ironheart, playing the role of Ronnie, the mother of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne.) Ironhear...
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UPDATE: One Chicago Meet & Greet pop up event at Hyatt Regency O’Hare
  • ONE CHICAGO

UPDATE: One Chicago Meet & Greet pop up event at Hyatt Regency O’Hare

By Barbara Roche Jun 9, 2023
NOTE: This story is continuously updated as more names are added to the list. Your One Chicago heroes are coming! The One Epic Chicago pop up event is being held at the Hya...
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Umphrey’s McGee celebrate 25 years together with new rockumentary
  • Reel Indie

Umphrey’s McGee celebrate 25 years together with new rockumentary

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2023
“A celebration of 25 years of music and the next best show,” is how Chicago-formed improv-rockers Umphrey’s McGee describe Frame x Frame, an all-new retros...
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Agents of Slang/ Slang Music Group win three Telly Awards
  • AWARDS

Agents of Slang/ Slang Music Group win three Telly Awards

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2023
Legacy: From Horns to House: Celebrating the Musical Legends, a groundbreaking documentary produced in a joint venture between the culture and lifestyle agency, Agents of Slang...
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Filmscape releases their list of vendors and map of showroom
  • Events

Filmscape releases their list of vendors and map of showroom

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2023
Filmscape Chicago announces the list of vendors and how to locate them at the 2023 Filmscape Showroom as they prepare for another spectacular event at CineCity Studios on the w...
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Spotlight: Interview with Benjamin Levy Aguilar of Chicago P.D.
  • ONE CHICAGO

Spotlight: Interview with Benjamin Levy Aguilar of Chicago P.D.

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2023
Chicago P.D. fans know and love Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Officer Dante Torres, a diligent member of the CPD Intelligence Unit with a quiet but rebellious nature that hides a tr...
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FACETS has launched the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals
  • FESTIVALS

FACETS has launched the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2023
The Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF) was launched on June 6, 2023 by FACETS, home of the almost 40-year-old Chicago International Children’s Film...
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Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival returns on June 15
  • FESTIVALS

Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival returns on June 15

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2023
It's time for another Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest. The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival screens quarterly in Chicago. They will return to their old stomping groun...
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