The big dilemma of the week is just which ironic T-shirt to wear to Pitchfork, but some Chicago bands have their dreams set on attending a different upcoming music festival. The voting for the third round of the Lollapalooza Last Band Standing Contest only lasts two weeks, and the Top 5 vote-getters will compete live at the Double Door on August 1. more ›

With the Super Bowl over, the talk has already turned to the Bears future, in 2007 and beyond. Of course, there's heated debate over whether to stick with Rex or look elsewhere for the answer at QB. The composition of the Bears' coaching staff is also up in the air at the moment. Defensive Coordinator Ron Rivera spent Tuesday in Dallas, interviewing for their head coaching vacancy. His name had come up in regards to... more ›

Ah, Thanksgiving. Good food, friends, good food, TV, relaxation, good food and good food. It's enough to make us misty-eyed. We know that usually we appear cynical and callous, but naturally there's something about this time of the year that brings out the sentimentalist in us. The passing of Robert Altman earlier this week has increased our wistful frame of mind. We had a chance to listen to Chicago podcast Filmspotting's recent installment, which includes their Top 5 Movies that Make Us Cry. We never pass up a chance to make a list, so here's ours: more ›