The Palmer House Kicks Off the Holiday Season with its 143rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Friday, Nov. 14 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Palmer House Hotel Manager welcomes dignitaries, guests and the public to the 143rd Holiday Tree Lighting held at the Palmer House

Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition

Red Bull Art of Can is a nationwide hunt for creativity that challenges artists to to create works of art

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic presents: "CJP @ Ten", Friday, November 14 at Auditorium Theatre

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates ten years with a performance at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.

THE WOOD FAMILY FOUNDATION RAISES OVER $100,000 WITH THE HELP OF COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST CHRIS YOUNG

Country Fans Turn Out for Live Music and Raising Money

Great Moments in Vinyl plays tribute to R. E. M.

Great Moments in Vinyl plays tribute to R. E. M.

"In My Shoes" Art Exhibit Shows Pressures Teens Face Today

Nonprofit Creates Traveling Art Exhibit to Help Parents Understand Pressures Faced By Teens October 20-21 at the James R. Thompson Center

Teatro Vista Announces Third Edition of LNTV: Late Night Teatro Vista, Complementing Start of Its 2014 - 2015 Season at Victory Gardens Theatre, November 17 - December 10

Teatro Vista announces the third edition of LNTV: Late Night Teatro Vista

COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST CHRIS YOUNG TO HOST 'WOODY'S WESTERN ROUNDUP' FOR THE WOOD FAMILY FOUNDATION AT JOE'S BAR!!

Chicago Cub Legend Kerry Wood is teaming up with hit country music artist Chris Young to host Woody’s Western Roundup!

Why Are Houses Floating Down the Chicago River?

It's preparation for the Great Chicago Fire Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, along the river.

Calling All Al Capone Fans -- We've Got a Convention You Can't Refuse

The Gangster Convention comes to Chicago on Oct. 5, and if you dress up in 1920s-era duds, you could be an extra in a movie.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Reality Show Highlights Suburban Man's Capone Connection

The show airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Central.

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

Dan Savage's Amateur Erotic Film Fest Coming to Music Box

HUMP! Film Festival will be coming to the Music Box Theatre on Feb. 15.

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?

Must-See Movies: 'Her,' 'American Hustle,' 'Saving Mr. Banks,' More

Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

Cinema Siren's Best Actor Oscar Contenders for 2014

Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?

See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.

Review: 'Frozen' Is a Cinematic Wonderland; Watch the Trailer

PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Movie Guide: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Frozen’ Expected to Pack Theaters

We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Review, Interviews, Trailer

Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.