Robert K. Elder

1. "The Ten Commandments" (Cecil B. DeMille; 1956) (star)(star)(star)(star) One of the greatest Biblical epics is embroidered with more than a few Hollywood "improvements." DeMille inserts a romance between Moses...

Andy Palmer thought he was getting away with something when he shortchanged a ticket scalper $10 for three U2 tickets outside United Center Sunday night. It wasn't a bad deal,...

Start the evening early and rediscover the kid in you at Dave & Buster's arcade and restaurant (1030 N. Clark St.). Whether your addiction is racing games, shoot-'em-ups, hoops or...

(star)(star) 1/2 How curious that this richly textured, engaging IMAX-format animated feature is banned by 20 IMAX Corp. owned and operated theaters -- when it, in fact, elevates what IMAX...

(star)(star) `Be yourself" is the message of this reincarnation comedy. Unfortunately, star Chris Rock fails to heed that advice, and "Down to Earth" falls flat. An acknowledged remake of Warren...

(star) 1/2 Biblical rapture comes knockin' in "Left Behind," as millions of people disappear from the face of the Earth. Those who don't share faith in God come home to...

`We all need someone we can bleed on," sings Mick Jagger in "Let It Bleed," a song that played alongside a smattering of other taped Rolling Stones' and Beatles' tunes...

Martine Vanwyk came all the way from Holland on Wednesday to see the first of the Smashing Pumpkins' two farewell concerts in Chicago. She didn't even have a ticket. Instead,...

After Nov. 7, political rhetoric usually dies down as the nation settles into four years under a new president. The voting furor in Florida has changed all that, but before...

As early as 11 a.m. they start coming, clad in parkas and other winter wear. By midafternoon, more than 200 people are gathered in the autumn chill, forming a line...