David Wolinsky's posts

1. Rear Window (1954)

The shuffler: RJD2 (born Ramble Krohn), a Midwestern turntablist-turned-instrumentalist who rose steadily in the…

C-list country singer Lee Greenwood has built a career on his pride in being an American, which at least entitles…

1. Alec Baldwin, Glengarry Glen Ross

The shuffler: Self-proclaimed "Internet superstar" singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, who rose to prominence on…

Welcome to Random Roles, wherein we talk to actors about the characters that defined their careers. The catch: They…

The shuffler: Canadian singer-songwriter and frequent Jewel collaborator Steve Poltz. He continues to tour…

In a rapidly growing underground metal scene that’s overrun with expensive-looking haircuts, tight pants, and a…

Welcome to Random Roles, wherein we talk to actors about the characters that defined their careers. The catch: They…

1. American Movie (1999)

In his recent movies, Chicago screenwriter Steve Conrad implies that it’s okay to have dreams, but it’s even better…

In his recent movies, Chicago screenwriter Steve Conrad implies that it's okay to have dreams, but it's even better…

Los Angeles musician Jon Brion likes to joke that he’s built a career crafting “unpopular pop.” It’s a paradoxical…

When discussing Daniel Johnston’s music, mention of his bipolar disorder usually prefaces its description. That can…

Though Amy Sedaris is perhaps best known for her character Jerri Blank, a middle-aged former prostitute turned…

1. Rodney Dangerfield, "Rappin' Rodney"

For nearly two decades, Chicago musician Tim Kinsella has been a member of countless influential local bands, from…

The shuffler: Peter Morén, singer, guitarist, and harmonicist of Swedish indie-pop trio Peter Bjorn And John.…

Profane Brooklyn-born comic Andrew Dice Clay—born Andrew Clay Silverstein—is as raunchy today as he was when he was…

Of the countless Chicago bands that never quite took off during the alt-rock boom of the '90s, duo Local H has,…