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Jack Lemmon returns—and things get creepy
In Jack Lemmon Returns, Chris Lemmon plays his famous dad—and things get creepy. by Tony Adler Chris Lemmon does a great job of embodying his father, the late actor Jack Lemmon. He's not only got the...
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What to do with failed sorbet—drink it
Last weekend I had friends over for dinner and decided to make sorbet for dessert, finally using an ice cream maker gifted to me last fall by a friend who was moving away. I read through dozens of...
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One Bite: Lao Yu Ju's crispy papaya pastry
About three and a half years ago, when I reviewed Tony Hu's weird, loungy, neon-lit, "NeoChinese"Lao Yu Ju, dim sum wasn't in the picture. But a few years later, with the advent of sparkling, cavernous...
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Tough call: Justice and the NBA
Is justice procedural, or is it defined strictly by the results? If an innocent man is mistakenly convicted of murder after a fair trial, has justice been done?…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments...
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Godzilla vs. Hairy Who, and the rest of this week's screenings
Next Tuesday the Museum of Contemporary Art presents the Chicago premiere of Leslie Buchbinder's new documentary Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists, about the painters and sculptors who defined the...
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Could this finally be Jeff Samardzija's lucky day?
Cubs fans are sure to see something special at Wrigley Field this afternoon (weather permitting). Jeff Samardzija, the north-siders' best pitcher, will either win for the first time since August, or...
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Curiosity's Cats and the joys of research
There are few words that sound less inspiring than "research.""To my youthful ears,"writes Margot Livesey, "the very word research suggested dusty books, indexes, and crabbed notes.…[ Read more ][...
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Did you read about commencement season, Josh Reddick, and firenados?
Reader staffers share stories that fascinate, amuse, or inspire us.Hey, did you read:• About the season of commencement addresses that's about to begin? (Timothy Egan reminds readers of the advice...
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12 O'Clock Track: The unwavering tension of Sunn O))) and Ulver's 'Western Horn'
Today's 12 O'Clock Track, "Western Horn," comes from the collaborative album between Sunn O))) and Ulver that dropped on Southern Lord earlier this year entitled Terrestrials. If you're at all familiar...
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Talking about Godzilla's footprint on footwork with RP Boo
The gigantic sea monster from Japan known as Godzilla has appeared in more than two dozen films since debuting in Ishiro Honda's Godzilla back in 1954; Godzilla resurfaces in theaters today, and it's...
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Trendy and traditional don't mix at downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha
Downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha is a house divided. by Mike Sula One quiet evening in Yum Cha not long ago two Asian women—veritable little old ladies—sat for hours in a dim alcove daintily...
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This week's Chicagoan: Jon Sobieski, Spirit of America car-wash owner
This week's Chicagoan: Jon Sobieski, car-wash owner: "We don't hope for rainy days to get the cars dirty." by Anne Ford A first-person account from off the beaten track, as told to Anne Ford. "My...
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Jazz notes: A new label, a new live music series, a new coffee blend
A few days ago reedist, bandleader, and composer Ken Vandermark announced the formation of his own record label, Audiographic. The move follows on the heels of similar projects by two of his...
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Street View 191: Fringe benefits
Street View is a fashion series in which Isa Giallorenzo spotlights some of the coolest styles seen in Chicago.Minnie sure knows how to make a statement! I mean, fringe all over and a leopard-print hat...
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Cocktail Challenge: Hard-boiled eggs
Challenged to create a cocktail with hard-boiled eggs, Celina Dzyacky of Lula Cafe makes an "adult milk shake." by Julia Thiel OO.ready(function() { window.player =...
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High Sierra, Risky Business, and other Reader-recommended movies to watch...
Each Friday, we recommend seven Old Movies to Watch Now, all of which come recommended by one of our critics and can currently be screened online. Read the review, watch the movie, feel accomplished.…[...
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Reader's Agenda Sat 5/17: For No Good Reason, Hot Karl, and Nate Wooley
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Street View 192: Cute overload!
Street View is a fashion series in which Isa Giallorenzo spotlights some of the coolest styles seen in Chicago.Seriously, Kiersten. Do you want to explode my ticking biological clock?…[ Read more ][...
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Reader's Agenda Sun 5/18: Lagunitas Beer Circus, Spring Swap, and Coffins
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