Growing up I never got to see The Transformers: The Movie on the big screen. The only theater in Chicago that was playing it was nowhere near me and I had to wait until it came out on video to watch it. Even then I had to wait until a copy was in stock to […]
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Disclaimer: The Fandads have seen the first 4 episodes of Agatha All Along and our review will be based on what we saw. This review will be spoiler-free. Sometimes when shows are announced you think to yourself “What is this show going to be about?” or “Why are they making a show about (insert character’s
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Navy Pier today announced plans to present DisFest as part of Chicago Live! 2024 and make this edition its most accessible festival to-date. The free performing arts festival, slated for Sept. 21-22, will partner with the ReinventAbility DisFestCommittee to provide a range of complimentary services for guests with disabilities, including state-of-the-art sound shirts that translate
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To be honest, whenever I saw a trailer or commercial for a Merchant Ivory movie the first thought that would come to my mind was “BORING!”. Granted, I was in elementary school and these movies did not appeal to me but, I knew there was something about them because they were so critically acclaimed and
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If there is one thing to say about LEGO Star Wars specials, it is that they seem to always get it right. These specials tend to balance the humor with the heart perfectly. One minute you laugh hard and the next you witness a tender moment in the storyline. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
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We have all had those days when we are on our way to work and our car breaks down. We either have to run or bike to work and arrive sweaty from rushing to get there on time. We get in trouble with the owner because we are the manager of the place and have
I remember the first time I saw Beetlejuice I knew I was entering another world. The name Tim Burton had already entered my world due to the eccentric Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. That movie was a bizarre ride in itself. Through his images, music, and use of practical effects, Burton showed us how to tell
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Navy Pier will celebrate the artistic roots that transformed Chicago’s most visited landmark into one of the city’s premier cultural districts at its annual gala on Thursday, September 12. A Collective Experience will honor legendary Chicago artist Nick Cave and EXPO CHICAGO President and Director Tony Karman for their foundational contributions to the Pier’s cultural identity. Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor and Chief
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There is a moment in Blink Twice when Frida’s character, played by Naomi Ackie, is drinking her champagne near the pool and she starts choking on a raspberry. At first, no one is paying attention but then Channing Tatum’s character, Slater King, swoops in to help her. By the time he gets to her, Frida
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Friends, I have been going to FAN EXPO Chicago since its first iteration as the Chicago ComicCon. I remember going with my best friend and how our dads would take turns each year taking us. As the name changed to Wizard World and eventually FAN EXPO Chicago, I have attempted to attend as many days
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