Power Star Joseph Sikora on His Chicago Graffiti Crew Days
The Chicago actor who plays Tommy Egan in the Starz hit show talks about faith, sex, and how he plays the role of a ruthless drug dealer.
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A Tale of Troubled Boys
In 2009, Chicago filmmaker Margaret Byrne landed in rural Bertie County, North Carolina, to shoot a movie about a school for at-risk youth. She fell in love with the community, where, she says, “everybody is family.” The school closed, so Byrne focused on three students, following them for six years. The result is her new … Read more
The Hamilton Handoff
The show’s creator and original lead, Lin-Manuel Miranda, shares insight on the role with his Chicago replacement, Miguel Cervantes (including when to take a breath).
Wagner Gets Weird
The notoriously serious composer is subjected to the Second City treatment
Adulting Made Easy
In his new Netflix series, Easy, filmmaker Joe Swanberg takes his signature hyperrealism up a notch.
A Side-Eye Manifesto
Acid-tongued blogger Luvvie Ajayi brings her wit to the page in her debut book.
A Trio of Star Turns
Three of Chicago’s biggest talents showcase their chops this fall in career-defining roles.
A Eulogy for Elephants
Artist Jenny Kendler makes a plea to end poaching.
A Dance for the Dark Net
In The Fifth, Philip Elson explores the world of whistleblowers, hacktivists, and digital crusaders.