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In this undated photo provided by The Alamo Trust, Inc. on Monday, July 21, 2025, shows Pee-wee Herman’s original stunt bike from the 1985 film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” in San Antonio, Texas. (The Alamo Trust, Inc. via AP)

Pee-wee Herman’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think

It took 40 years, but Pee-wee’s bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the...
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows David Corenswet in a scene from “Superman.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices,...
Aran Sabbah and Mohammad Alsurafa in "To a Land Unknown." (Watermelon Pictures)

Review: ‘To a Land Unknown’ at Facets is an absorbing refugee crisis drama

Danish-Palestinian Mahdi Fleifel's debut feature asks, How can the political not be personal?
Joaquin Phoenix tangles with a pandemic, social unrest and his own political ambitions in writer-director Ari Aster's "Eddington." (Richard Foreman/A24)

‘Eddington’ review: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, once upon an early COVID time in the West

Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone take on early 2020 pandemic crises of every...
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows David Corenswet in a scene from “Superman.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened...
Jacqueline Stewart, University of Chicago cinema and media studies professor and founder of the South Side Home Movie Project, on June 30, 2025, at the Arts Incubator in Washington Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: 20 years ago, UChicago’s Jacqueline Stewart went hunting for home movies. She found pure Chicago history.

Returning to UChicago after the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Jacqueline Stewart celebrates a singular...
A superman and his dog, plus robot: "Superman" stars David Corenswet as the interstellar alien emigre. (Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Superman’ review: This latest reboot opens strong, and that dog Krypto’s a pip

Besides a very good dog named Krypto, James Gunn's "Superman" gives us a five-star Lois...
Julian McMahon attends the North American premiere of 'The Surfer' during the 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at ZACH Theatre on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for The Surfer)

Julian McMahon, star of ‘Charmed,’ ‘Nip/Tuck,’ and ‘FBI,’ dies at 56

Actor Julian McMahon, best known for his roles in the TV series “Charmed,” “Nip/Tuck” and...
From left to right: Demi Moore on the red carpet for the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles; Miley Cyrus arrives on the red carpet for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024; Timothée Chalamet on the red carpet for the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Demi Moore, Miley Cyrus and Timothée Chalamet to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Others who made the class of 2026 include actors Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Molly Ringwald, Sarah...
Michael Madsen in 1992's "Reservoir Dogs." (Miramax via Everett Collection)

Here are 6 of Michael Madsen’s best films — and where to watch them

A handy guide for where to catch some of Michael Madsen's most memorable performances following...
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