Objectified

Objectified

Last Saturday Lauren and I checked out Gary Hustwit’s latest film Objectified at the Gene Siskel Film Center. I have to be honest, I loved Hustwit’s previous documentary Helvetica, so I was really excited to see a new design documentary. The film asks the...
Friday’s Links Roundup

Friday’s Links Roundup

In this week’s roundup we look at a video of crash test dummies (do you remember that horrible band? I know Richard does), the Venice Biennale, and some Nazi zombies, just to name a few. I don’t know about you guys but I’m going on vacay next week....
What We’re Doing This Weekend 5.14-5.17

What We’re Doing This Weekend 5.14-5.17

Thursday Albert Oehlen: A Vanguard With Decorum Opening! May 14 5-9pm May 14-June 27, 2009 Corbett vs Dempsey 1120 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60622 “This show will unveil Oehlen’s stunning new series under the banner A Vanguard with Decorum. The exhibition...
Cory Arcangel: Conversations at the Edge

Cory Arcangel: Conversations at the Edge

Thursday, March 19, 6:00 pm Gene Siskel Film Center 164 North State Street Chicago Il 60601 via Conversations at the Edge Best known for his Nintendo game cartridge hacks, multi-media trickster Cory Arcangel uses new and vintage computers, sound, performance, and the...
Crips and Bloods: Made in America

Crips and Bloods: Made in America

February 6th-10th Gene Siskel Film Center Ever since I heard about Stacy Perralta’s (Dogtown and Z-Boys) latest documentary Crips and Bloods: Made in America several months ago I have been waiting for the film to make it to the Midwest. CBMA looks at the roots...