Roeper reviews 'The Woman King' and 'Fletch' | Our must-see sets at Riot Fest | 'Miz Martha' a revelation at Steppenwolf

Roeper reviews 'The Woman King' and 'Fletch' | Our must-see sets at Riot Fest | 'Miz Martha' a revelation at Steppenwolf | Cool Things to Do in the week ahead

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"Scene after scene, dramatic twist after dramatic twist, flashback after flashback, 'The Woman King' takes a very familiar path — and yet there is one monumentally important difference here, and that of course is the presence of Viola Davis in the lead and a supporting cast consisting mostly of Black actors," writes Richard Roeper in his review of the new feature film.

If you've got marriage on the mind, you might not think of Riot Fest as the setting, but it can be that and more at this weekend's music festival courtesy of an on-site wedding chapel. Oh, and there's plenty of music happening, too. Check out the must-see sets from Selena Fragassi.

"The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington" is not to be missed at Steppenwolf Theatre. "The structure of the play is freewheeling, starting out in a traditional manner, then devolving into a frenetic sketch show-like pace," writes Sheri Flanders in her review of the dark comedy.

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'The Woman King' review: Viola Davis, co-stars put ordinary war movie in a class by itself

The great actor displays her ferocious side as a West African general leading a unit of fighting women.

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'Sins of Our Mother' review: Netflix doc traces Lori Vallow's descent from doting mom to delusional crackpot to suspected killer

Family members describe alarming changes in the woman now charged with killing two of her children.

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Riot Fest 2022 must-see sets: punk, hip-hop, rock, metal punctuate the annual music festival

It's the only place you can show up, get married at an onsite wedding chapel if you're so inclined, take a victory lap on a Ferris Wheel and enjoy a whole lotta live music all in one day.

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'Miz Martha' review: In timely Steppenwolf curiosity, enslaved people confront Washington's widow

The obstinacy of human nature is what's really on trial in James Ijames' dark comedy.

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'Confess, Fletch' review: Jon Hamm makes terrific debut as the snarky snoop

'Mad Men' star takes on a favorite Chevy Chase role, but in a lower key.

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The Mix: Things to do in Chicago, Sept. 15-21

"Anastasia," "Fiddler on the Roof," the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, and Chicago SummerDance Celebration are among the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

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