Sep 29, 2024
McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas (1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, McHenry, IL 60051) will host a Halloween Triple Feature, including independent cult favorites “High on the Hog” and “Halloweed” and the sometimes overlooked/always awesome “Halloween 3.”
I recorded this one inside the concession stand at...
Sep 24, 2024
Returning favorite Stephanie Sack is back to preview the 25th edition of the Chicago Horror Film Festival, happening this weekend. Stephanie’s an associate producer of this year’s event, which focuses on women in horror and the “Final Girl” trope.
The fest’s happening at the Logan Theatre from September 27th...
Sep 19, 2024
Chicago composer Maxx McGathey, best known for his work with Gramps the Vamp, releases his first solo album, “Imaginary Eyes,” on September 27.
We met at Roma’s (4237 N. Cicero) for Italian beef (that’s what we do here in Chicago) and talked about the mo`ie score, cool instrumental, vibes of the new album....
Sep 18, 2024
Red Scare Industries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The new compilation, “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” includes contributions from Laura Jane Grace, Sludgeworth, the Brokedowns, the Falcon, Won’t Stay Dead and the Bollweevils.
I’m out of the car for this one … Toby Jeg and Brendan Kelly of...
Sep 14, 2024
Disco Pancake (1155 N. Wells) is a new breakfast/brunch spot in Old Town that gives the most important meal of the day a sparkly, casual and fun shot in the arm.
Take, for example, the Disco Stack, the most expensive stack of
pancakes in the city, featuring 20-carat gold syrup and golden
flakes.
Joining me to chat...