This time last year, I was writing about the film that ultimately landed at the top of my Best Films of 2019 list: Greta Gerwig's Little Women. In Gerwig's capable hands, Louisa May Alcott's all-American story of the March sisters growing up in the shadow of the Civil War became a sort of feminist ...
What to Watch When You’re New to Netflix
I recently got a request for Netflix recommendations, which isn't in itself unusual. Turns out, she'd just signed up for an account for the first time in years (the last time she was a subscriber, it was to receive DVDs), and she needed a little guidance on what to queue up first. To likely no one's ...
36 Hours in Chicago (From a Local)
The New York Times travel section recently updated their 36 Hours in Chicago guide, and it's a pretty solid way to spend a quick weekend in our fair city. From classics like an architecture tour on the river to a comedy show at Second City to more innovative suggestions like a stop at the new ...