MEDIA APPEARANCE: Quoted in Reel Chicago for the short film "Trained"

Back in April, I was approached by filmmaker Yuri Rutman about viewing and reviewing his Chicago-set short film Trained, an erotic drama starring himself and actress Jenny Diamico. I get independent requests like that often and I enjoy receiving them. Being granted a chance...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 8 Great Films about Writers and the Writing Lifestyle

(Image: cafemomstatic.com) 8 Great Films about Writers and the Writing Lifestyle There’s nothing like a great movie about writing to blast your mind out of an episode of writer’s block. Nobody will appreciate these movies as much as a writer will. Here are some great films...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Practical Tips to Start Movie Review Writing as a College Student

(Image: youworkforthem.com) 7 Practical Tips to Start Movie Review Writing as a College Student Finding an interesting writing job that won’t take up too much of your time while you’re still a student is a great way to both earn and get some writing experience. If you’re thinking...

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 26, 2019

Notable and notorious IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich recently put out a social media call for film critic peers to join a weekly survey to discuss movie topics, answer questions, and highlight their work.  Representing Every Movie Has a Lesson, I, along with...

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SHORT FILM REVIEW: A Sisterhood of Signatures

(Image: facebook.com) A SISTERHOOD OF SIGNATURES— 3 STARS One does not need millions of dollars to create an expression of personal passion. They need patience to see their vision through, a dedication to the project shared all involved, and the courage to put their work and...

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EVENT: Special 90th anniversary festivities for the Music Box Theatre

(Image: musicboxtheatre.com) Chicago’s famed Music Box Theatre, located near Wrigley Field in the Lakeview neighborhood, is nearly as old as its nearby ballpark neighbor. The historic venue opened its curtains on August 22, 1929 as the city’s first dedicated “talkie house.”...

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 19, 2019

Notable and notorious IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich recently put out a social media call for film critic peers to join a weekly survey to discuss movie topics, answer questions, and highlight their work.  Representing Every Movie Has a Lesson, I, along with...

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SPECIAL EVENT: Previewing 2019's Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con

Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Centers hosts the eighth Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con.  The four-day event highlights all the pop culture fun possible from stages, big screens, small screens, game screens, game boards, and all the collectibles in between. ...

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