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‘Stranger Things 2’ Uses Wrong Skyline For 1980s Chicago

‘Stranger Things 2’ Uses Wrong Skyline For 1980s Chicago

The Upside Down isn’t the only thing that’s screwy in the second season of “Stranger Things.” One episode of the hit Netflix drama’s new season depicts scenes in 1980’s Chicago that have a major skyline flaw

Watch Dave Grohl Host “Kimmel” as David Letterman

Watch Dave Grohl Host “Kimmel” as David Letterman

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters hosted last night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He stepped in for Kimmel, who is taking time off this week. Because it was Halloween, Grohl dressed up as David Letterman

The Best Horror Films of 2017 (So Far)

The Best Horror Films of 2017 (So Far)

The conversation around horror movies this year has been dominated by two words: Get Out. Jordan Peele’s boundary-breaking thriller has deservedly become the reflexive response to the question, “Seen any good horror movies lately?”

Made Up Bean Meme Events That Look Fun

Made Up Bean Meme Events That Look Fun

If you live in Chicago and you’re on Facebook, you’ve seen it. Probably several times a day. By “it,” we mean the Bean meme phenomenon. We wondered, could any of these happen?

The most hilarious events happening at the Bean, according to Facebook

The most hilarious events happening at the Bean, according to Facebook

There’s an increasing number of absurd events revolving around our city’s favorite reflective landmark, the Bean. We’re not sure what spurred the creation of these events (other than the fact that the Bean is a central meeting place that nearly everyone is aware of)

Best Halloween Costumes You’ve Ever Seen!!

Best Halloween Costumes You’ve Ever Seen!!

If you follow Mackenzie Stith on Snapchat you know how Halloween she really is. See a few examples from the past several years. I’ve never seen anyone on her level when it comes to costume making. To quote her “I AM Halloween.”

Movies to Watch If You Like Stranger Things

Movies to Watch If You Like Stranger Things

Stranger Things, Netflix’s Zeitgeist-y, ’80s sci-fi–horror series, is one of the most buzzed-about TV series of the past five years. It’s also a love letter from its co-creators, the Duffer brothers, to the genre movies they grew up watching — E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Goonies, and more