No one can deny the fact that this was, by far, the best of the five Twilight movies. Fans of the Twilight saga will not be disappointed.   It had plenty of romance, which is one reason why the Twilight saga is so popular. Bella (played by Kristen Stewart) has […]

Theatergoers who attended one of the two showings of “8” at Governors State University witnessed an evening of important, thought-provoking theater, highlighted by passionate performances. “8” centers on two same-sex couples who fought to have Proposition 8 repealed. Proposition 8 was passed in 2008 by California voters to amend the […]

It’s showtime. As the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University begins its 18th season, audiences will again experience the best in music, dance, theater, family fare, opera, and children’s programming. GSU Center’s 2012-2013 season has it all. The electrifying movements of Chicago’s Muntu Dance Theatre. The vocal fireworks […]

Michael Clarke Duncan, often associated with the phrase “gentle giant,” has died Monday after a July 13th heart attack at the age of 54. Duncan was being treated at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angleles. The actor appeared in popular films such as The Green Mile, Sin City, The […]

Honest, intimate and authentically Chicago is what comes to mind when turning the pages of the new memoir One Day It’ll All Make Sense, written by hip-hop artist and actor Common, with Adam Bradley. In this candid memoir, which is written as a collection of letters and intertwined with thoughts […]

Brave is a fairy tale that may not cover shocking new ground, but has enough charm and visual splendor to still be a great animated film. The film is set in the Scottish Highlands during the time of castles, magic, and swords. Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is none too pleased […]

Punctuated by peppy songs and snappy dance numbers, Legally Blonde: The Musical is the perfect antidote for whatever ails you this summer – whether it’s a broken air conditioner, a neighbor’s car alarm at 2 a.m., or an extremely long line at the ice cream parlor.

 Legally Blonde: The Musical, […]