There are some things that we think are worth fighting over. White Sox versus Cubs. The TV remote. The last pancake on a Sunday morning. One thing that we don't necessarily think deserves a lot of time or thought is arguing over the distinction of being Chicago's first "gastropub," as the Sun-Times did this morning. To recap: Gastropub is "a term coined in England to describe a bar with really good, affordably priced food." The... more ›

The Chicago production of Wicked marks its one year anniversary today. Sigh… We know we’re not part of this show’s target audience, just as we know our criticism won’t really affect whether or not you go see it. For a moment we’ll forget about that irretrievable night we spent in the Oriental Theater and say a kind word about the show’s marketing. It’s brilliant. Their relentless campaign taps into everything that makes their core... more ›

Call this week's installment the CBS 2 edition. The TV news channels always supply the best stories, and CBS came up with 5 winners this time. more ›

The Pre-Show Ah, what to say. Everyone looks so...puffy. We're watching WGN because...well, we can't find the remote honestly. 6:10 PM - Do you even have the right to complain about cheesy presenters if you're watching an Oscar pre-show? Isn't that like visting a dominatrix and complaining about the pain? Still, we have a deep burning hatred of Sam Rubin. 6:17 PM - Hilary Swank going against the grain with no cleavage display. Wearing drapes... more ›