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Sorry not sorry: ‘Is God Is’ stakes a claim for unapologetic female rage

Sorry not sorry: ‘Is God Is’ stakes a claim for unapologetic female rage

As playwright Aleshea Harris tells it, something felt missing when she first sat down to write her searing play “Is God Is.” She was writing an epic story of Black female revenge, one that drew on Greek tragedy, spaghetti westerns and Quentin Tarantino. That’s when she realized it should be a story of twin sisters.

 
Movies returning to Des Plaines Theatre for $1-a-ticket series

Movies returning to Des Plaines Theatre for $1-a-ticket series

Movies will return to the Des Plaines Theatre this spring.

 
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In a low period for comedy films, these were the best of the last decade

In a low period for comedy films, these were the best of the last decade

In the past decade, comedies have largely become the stuff of cult: little seen at release but rediscovered on streaming or elsewhere. So here are our picks for the best of the last 10 years.

 
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.

 
What to stream: ‘Dutton Ranch,’ Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and ‘The Crash’

What to stream: ‘Dutton Ranch,’ Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and ‘The Crash’

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

 
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office

In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend, bring in a chart topping $43 million in its second weekend, while “Mortal Kombat II” took in $40 million in its first.

 

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