MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Let's Talk About Flix" podcast chatting about "The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot"

Mike Osborn and Curtis Menke of the irreverent and laugh-filled podcast “Let’s Talk About Flix are weekly appointment laughs for me and pod I support on Patreon. Mike and Curtis have become two full members of the Chicago Indie Critics group that I co-direct. For the second...

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SHORT FILM REVIEW: Liquor Bank

Images courtesy of Marcellus Cox LIQUOR BANK– 4 STARS When it comes to films depicting people’s battles with sobriety, they often lead up to the inevitable intervention. They will focus on the gradual decline of an individual reaching rock bottom. Still, movies love their...

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A Working Man ★★★

Released: 28 March 2025 Director: David Ayer Starring: Jason Statham When David Ayer’s The Beekeeper made headlines last year for featuring one of the most gloriously absurd premises for a Jason Statham actioner, few expected the film to roll out with positive fanfare from the action cinema community. It was a rollicking throwback to 80s […] The post...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Audrey's Children

Images courtesy of Blue Harbor Entertainment AUDREY’S CHILDREN– 3 STARS Throughout Audrey’s Children chronicling the medical breakthroughs in children’s cancer identification and treatment shepherded by Dr. Audrey Evans, the good doctor continuously referred to the young...

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The Top 6 Movies About Construction and Mining

Image: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/22/20/26/mine-2670340_1280.jpg Construction and mining have been a backdrop for many compelling movies, from action-packed thrillers to deeply emotional dramas. These films capture the dangers, triumphs, and struggles of those...

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How Films Promote Casinos

Image: https://ift.tt/yHx19mh Casinos have been present in different cultures for perhaps centuries, and today they are an essential part of popular culture. In many movies, especially Hollywood movies, we see how magnificent casinos are presented as magnificent places....

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La Cocina ★★★★

Released: 28th March 2025 Directed: Alonso Ruizpalacios Starring: Raúl Briones Carmona, Rooney Mara, Anna Diaz, Soundos Mosbah, Motell Foster, Eduardo Olmos The time periods are different, but the parallels between La Cocina and Oscar-winning film The Brutalist are clear: both films centring on the immigration experience in the USA, and more specifically...

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The Woman In The Yard ★★★

Released: 28th March 2025 Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby Blumhouse has a way of pulling you in, keeping you so locked into their films that you often forget to breathe, let alone reach for snacks. They know horror. Whether it’s the nerve-shredding tension of The Invisible Man or the creeping dread of […] The...

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The Future of Emergency Response Training

Image: https://ift.tt/fNFkpst Emergencies can happen at any moment, and being ready can make all the difference between life and death. New tools and methods are helping emergency teams respond faster and work better. These updates are not a nice to have-they are lifesaving. First...

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Sporting Drama “Off The Line” Sets May 13 Release

Electric Shock Production’s sporting drama feature film “Off The Line” starring Samuel L. Pierce, Forrest Campbell, Chris Noordman, Doran Danielson, Jeremy Moller, Hana Hyde and Aaron Doran sets a May 13 release via Random Media. Written and directed by Samuel L. Pierce (Get Rich Quick Scheme, The Future of Us), “Off The Line” follows Mark […] The...

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Novocaine ★★★★

Released: 28 March 2025 Director: Dan Berk and Robert Olsen Starring: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel and Matt Walsh It’s been quite the meteoric rise for charming nepo baby Jack Quaid, whose breakout turn in superhero satire The Boys has led to starring roles in franchises such as Star Trek […] The post Novocaine...

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PODCAST: Episode 189 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 189th episode, two romantic film critics, two pretty dads, and two school teacher with hearts of gold, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover one more Oscar contender before the big awards. With Sean Baker's Anora surging up the Oscar odds charts with wins at the Critics...

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Ash ★★★

Released: TBC (UK)/21 March 2025 (US) Director: Flying Lotus Starring: Aaron Paul, Eiza Gonzalez A well renowned musician and producer, not only known for his six studio albums but for collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat and more, Flying Lotus is back in the director’s chair with Ash, a sci-fi horror starring Eiza Gonzalez […] The...

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Assessment

Images courtesy of Magnolia Pictures THE ASSESSMENT– 2 STARS Set in the not-too-distant future, The Assessment examines a very paradoxical setting hinting at somewhat mismatched ominous circumstances. On one hand, the film suggests a dramatically reduced human population...

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How Cinema Reflects the Changing World of Work and Business

Image: https://ift.tt/ruGyRh2 How people work has changed dramatically, and cinema has captured these shifts with remarkable accuracy. Movies provide a lens through which audiences can see how careers, business models, and workplace culture evolve. They offer insights into...

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Snow White ★★

Released: 21 March 2025 Director: Marc Webb Starring: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot Disney’s relentless conveyor belt of live-action remakes has long been met with a mix of indifference, dismay, and, in some cases, outright vitriol—particularly when casting choices dare to stray from their animated aesthetic. The latest in line is Snow White, a remake of...

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Wales One World Film Festival 2025 – Satu: Year Of The Rabbit ★★★★

Released: 14 March 2025 Director: Joshua Trigg Starring: Itthiphone Sonepho, Vanthiya Saysana Trudging through water, with a wicker basket strapped to their back. Through young eyes, we are often oblivious to the emotional turmoil our mothers go through in raising us and how that weight can bare down on them. Many days perhaps feeling like […] The...

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Interview With Director Sasha Nathwani (Last Swim)

Congratulations on the success Last Swim’s seen so far and on the upcoming release too. I rewatched the film last night and it truly does spin the coming-of-age genre on its head. Mostly an American genre, not one that tends to spotlight any ethnic minorities let alone a British-Iranian girl. It’s clear to the viewer […] The post Interview With Director...

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How to Choose the Right Casino in US

Image: https://ift.tt/MYfwSP2 Legal online casinos across the United States generate billions in revenue each year and create a thriving digital world. Several states have welcomed this development by providing legitimate online gaming options to their residents. Michigan,...

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