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• Review: The Testament of Ann Lee

  22-01-2026 22:50 via chicagoreader.com
  The Testament of Ann Lee in wide release in theaters
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• Review: H Is for Hawk

  22-01-2026 22:50 via chicagoreader.com
  H Is for Hawk in wide release in theaters
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• Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

  22-01-2026 22:50 via chicagoreader.com
  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in wide release in theaters
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• Angel Tapes helps emerging musicians take wing

  22-01-2026 21:15 via chicagoreader.com
  When Lise Ivanova moved to Chicago from Los Angeles in 2023, she wanted to try something she’d failed to do out west: start a noise-rock band. She intended the group’s sound to draw from posthardcore, screamo, and free jazz, and when she made a flyer seeking bandmates, she listed among her influences notorious noise-rock label […]
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• Hot and cold

  22-01-2026 17:55 via chicagoreader.com
  The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. I must confess: My moviegoing year has been off to a slow start.  But that’s for positive reasons overall—I went to Yucatán in Mexico for almost a week with some girlfriends. […]
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• A Gorey good time

  22-01-2026 17:04 via chicagoreader.com
  The Uncanny Attic was recently back at Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, this time unfolding chapters E through H of Edward Gorey’s timeless stories about The Gashlycrumb Tinies. Maybe this macabre storytelling based on the untimely demise of precocious children—in alphabetical order—rings a bell.  The Uncanny Attic, presented by Beautifully Gruesome Productions, is the brainchild of writer […]
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• Best Hookup Sites of 2026

  22-01-2026 12:11 via chicagoreader.com
  In 2026, the world of online dating is more dynamic than ever, with hookup-focused platforms catering to a wide range of desires, preferences, and lifestyles. Whether you’re looking for no-strings-attached fun, casual encounters, or something a little more adventurous, the right site can make all the difference. With advancements in matching algorithms, enhanced privacy features, […]
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• Best AI Girlfriend Apps and Sites of 2026

  22-01-2026 07:00 via chicagoreader.com
  In the not-so-distant past, the idea of having a meaningful conversation, let alone a relationship, with artificial intelligence (AI) would have sounded like science fiction. Now, it’s just another Tuesday on the internet. AI girlfriend platforms have exploded in popularity in recent years, offering companionship that ranges from playful and flirty to deeply emotional and […]
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