Chicago

The orange-hewed specter of President Donald Trump loomed large over Soldier Field as U2 played two sold-out shows during its “Joshua Tree 2017 Tour.”

I guess we’re not getting that 20th anniversary re-issue of “Pop,” then.

After nine years in New York (including the last three-and-a-half years with ALM Media), I will no longer be a resident of the Big Apple. As of December 9, I’ll …

Guido Contini is a legendary and groundbreaking Italian director who has grand plans for an epic film about his beloved homeland. The only problem is he doesn’t have a script. So, he does what any good director would do. He builds grand sets, commissions fancy costumes, runs up a huge budget, and casts big-name stars. Script? Who needs a script? The movie will write itself.

Unfortunately, in the case of “Nine,” the latest film from director Rob Marshall, life imitated art a little too well.