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SKaiser writesAround Town: Inspired
Some days are better than others when you're alive. It's tough being human. These days especially have a groundhog's day-esque feel. The grinding 24-hour news cycle, your job, relationships, taxes, heck don't forget, we all know what it's like. We're in this thing together. We can survive the uncertainty, the unknown. Because, every once in awhile, something catches your eye. A slight reminder life is grand. You're walking, and suddenly hey, I didn't know corn could grow anywhere. Or what about those signs springing up out of the blue with reminders that "you are beautiful." If you can relate, this week's Around Town: Inspired is dedicated to you. Take it easy out there, friends.
KSanders writesKyle Sanders Goes to the 55th Chicago International Film Festival
Bonjour! And bienvenue to coverage of the 55th Annual Chicago International Film Festival! I always look forward to this time of the year, when "sweater weather" sees the leaves changing, and the Windy City showcases dozens of films from across the globe. As as avid cinema lover, this is my kind of Christmas!
As always, I'll be reviewing a pair of films with each post, similar in theme or content, yet produced from different walks of life. It's what I love about CIFF: you become exposed to all sorts of cultures without having to travel abroad! Here's today's review:
On the Lam with My Best Bud: Reviews of Adoration and Paradise Next
The "buddy picture" has been a common theatrical draw since Bob Hope and Bing Crosby traveled by camel to Morocco. But not all buddy pictures are comedic in nature, some involve a duo in dire straits running from the law, the mob, or (in the case of Thelma and Louise) the male patriarchy. Sometimes the paired protagonists are star-crossed lovers making a break from their feuding families, and other times they're exact opposites who find common ground on their picaresque journey. No matter what scenario though, this dynamic duo will experience moments of soul searching and camaraderie.
SKaiser writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of October 21)
EVENTS
- Come out this Wednesday, October 23rd, at 8:30 PM for CHIRP Night at the Whistler (2421 N. Milwaukee) with Magic Ian and Sloshed | 21+
- Join CHIRP at the Chicago Humanities Festival this Saturday, October 26th, at 10:00 AM for the presentation of Patty Smmith: Year of the Monkey at the Symphony Center (220 S Michigan Ave) | All ages
NEW MEDIA
- First Time: First Fling with Ellen Mayer
- Assistant Director of Features Ari Mejia chats with all five members of Chicago band Blacker Face at the Chirp studio
TOP OF THE CHIRP CHARTS
1. Wilco – Ode to Joy (dBpm)
2. The Hecks – My Star (Trouble in Mind)
3. Sault – 7 (Forever Living Originals)
Bobby Evers writesSame Time, Next Year: My 12 Years of Going To Pitchfork (Part 3)
written by Bobby Evers
On the third day of Pitchfork, my true love gave to me: dancing with my friends, no brief evacuation and no warning of a heat advisory.
In the early afternoon of the Sunday of Pitchfork 2019, I got off the red line at Jackson to transfer to the pink line. At this particular CTA station, the escalator had stopped working and was blocked off, with a sign that said “We’re restoring your escalator!” Every time I see this, of course, I am reminded of the Mitch Hedberg "sorry for the convenience" joke. It was still raining when I got to the Ashland pink line stop, despite the fact that the forecast said only a 15% chance of rain. Surely this will add a fine muddy texture to everything.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of Sept. 16)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- We are now in the 2nd week of the CHIRP Radio 2019 Fall Fundraiser! Our goal is $25,000 by Friday evening. Support community radio by going to chirpradio.org/donatenow and making a contribution!
Top of the CHIRP Charts
1. Ezra Furman – Twelve Nudes (Bella Union)
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2. Sleater-Kinney – The Center Won't Hold (Mom+Pop)
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3. Sheer Mag – A Distant Call (Wilsuns)
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Click here to see the complete list of 50 albums that made this week’s charts as well as new music recently added to CHIRP’s library. |
