The Oscars: How "Best Picture" Voting Works"hard math" by misterbisson This year, for the first time since 1944, there are ten Best Picture nominees. And that means the return of the "preferential voting" system, also known as Instant Runoff Voting (IRV). For the other categories, which all feature five nominees or less, the tried and... continue reading on Chicagoist
Gorge on Movies, Music at CIMM Fest The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival is back for its second year, damn near bursting at the seams with visual/aural goodies. Unfurling March 4 - 7 at venues ranging from Schubas and Lincoln Hall to the ethereal interior of St. Paul's Cultural Center, there's something for everyone. And... continue reading on Chicagoist
17th Chicago Underground Film Festival Now Accepting EntriesOne of our city's most vital but perennially overlooked movie events, the Chicago Underground Film Festival deserves more attention. Including from us. Yes, we're guilty of neglect too. It's all too easy for us to focus on the European Union Film Festival and, of course, CIFF. But CUFF, as... continue reading on Chicagoist
Properly Sauced: Red Hook CocktailA few weeks ago we found ourselves in Boston and thirsty for a cocktail. The interwebs told us that a visit to Drink would be worth our while. They were most certainly correct. How to describe the place? Picture what would happen if The Violet Hour operated a bar... continue reading on Chicagoist
Remy Bumppo's Short Film ContestBrevity is the soul of wit--and of profundity too. That's why, in our book, Night and Fog is a hundred times more powerful than Schindler's List. If you've got what it takes to create a powerful video 3-5 minutes long about civil disobedience, the effects of social injustice, or... continue reading on Chicagoist
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