November 2024 Issue: Film 50 (Print Edition)

Film 50 2024

Chicago's screen gems

"Even in our moment of universal cultural and economic upheaval, film in many, many permutations, thrives in Chicago. We don't mean just the economic driver of high-profile production of movies and series set here—you know their names—but in the sustenance of a collaborative community of storytellers. Filmmakers, exhibitors, archivists, historians, producers, all of them unstoppable all-around artisans and, yes, enthusiasts. " (Ray Pride)

Deep Drive on the South Side

Cultural Road Tripping in Mike Medina's Mermaid Green 1941 Buick Special Coupe Torpedo

"When the mood is right and old stars are aligned in the sky, Mike Medina will get into his car and drive around the South Side of Chicago. He has favorite routes such as South Cottage Grove Avenue and South Chicago Avenue, the latter of which he calls the “bizarro parallel” to North Elston Avenue." (Dave Hoekstra)

Sensible Sophistication

Designer Jamie Hayes creates luxurious garments in humane ways

"In my opinion, it’s the camaraderie, the collaboration, the talent, the ingenuity, the DIY ethos, the grit, and the inclusiveness often displayed by the members of our fashion community; the sheer love for the craft, despite the lack of resources; the deep love for the city and its people. Fashion designer and Production Mode founder Jamie Hayes perfectly embodies that spirit: in addition to her refined taste and predilection for luxurious textiles, her kindness and generosity permeate all aspects of her work."  (Isa Giallorenzo)

Secular Icons

The urban sign photos of Tom Palazzolo

Arts & Culture

Art: What Jamillah James wants you to know about "The Living End
Dance: The Verdon Fosse Legacy teams up with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Design: The year that housing broke

+ Mood: Tabletop

Lit: An interview with writer and editor Donna Seaman
Music: The end of Front 242
Stage: Sound designers and audio engineers tell us

Reviews

The best of the fall so far

Poetry