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Spring Break Programs at Navy Pier
Navy Pier is transforming into the ultimate Spring Break destination for Chicagoans this March. The Pier will be hosting a full week of fun starting on Monday, March 23 with Spring Break at the Pier. Families can experience programs from local organizations and Navy Pier partners such as The Butterfly House, Victoria Djembe Academy, Somos Arte Chicago,…
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Flying Through Space with Project Hail Mary
In cinema history, we have seen many movies about the near destruction of Earth. From Armageddon, Deep Impact, and The Day After Tomorrow, we have seen planet Earth in peril many times. Project Hail Mary gives us this tale again, with the sun being the villain this time. The sun is dying, and a team…
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Going to SXSW Film & TV Festival…Kind of
The Fandads are always looking for ways to extend the events we cover. Since we started covering film festivals, we have been eyeing some festivals in other parts of the United States. We have tried Sundance a few times, and that did not happen. I have seen people I know cover the South by Southwest…
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Doc10’s announces Speak Truth Program
The Doc10 Film Festival today announced titles and special guests participating in Doc10’s new Speak Truth program, which aims to expand the festival’s reach and impact while building on Doc10’s reputation as Chicago’s premier documentary showcase and a catalyst for dialogue and social change. Each Speak Truth screening is centered around a timely, critical issue and will be followed…
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The Boys Fifth and Finale Season Trailer
Prime Video revealed the epic official trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming fifth season of The Boys, as the global hit series heads toward its explosive final chapter. Season Five of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on April 8, 2026, with two episodes, followed by a new episode each week, culminating in the unforgettable series finale on May 20, 2026. The season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in…
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Get Ready to ShamRock at Navy Pier
Navy Pier welcomes back ‘Shamrockin’ at the Pier’, the ultimate 21+ indoor St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl experience through six of the Pier’s most popular restaurant partners, as well as the Spirit of Chicago cruise ship. On Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., each stop along Navy Pier will roll out the green carpet…
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Dolly is a Great Throwback to 70’s Horror Films
Horror fans have been eating well with the number of horror films released lately. Dolly, the latest movie by Rod Blackhurst, takes the audience on a hellish ride that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Dolly begins with Chase, Seann William Scott, planning to propose to his girlfriend, Macy, Fabianne Therese, on a…
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Breaking Norms with The Bride!
The Blues Brothers once sang, “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” and that is one of the themes of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride. Frankenstein, Christian Bale, is lonely. After being alive for almost a hundred years, he wants to experience something he has never had: Companionship. On the flip side, Ida/The Bride, Jessie Buckley, is a…
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Learning the Importance of Nature with Hoppers
You often hear the phrase ‘Go outside and touch grass,” said online. With many of the happenings going on in our world, doing that is a way to recenter yourself or step away from the screen for a while. What many feel is that by getting back to nature, you realize that you can enjoy…
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Independent Film Critics of America (IFCA) Announces Nominees for 2026 Awards
The Fandads are part of the Independent Film Critics of America (IFCA) and here are the nominees for our 2026 awards. The Independent Film Critics of America (IFCA) has officially unveiled its nominations for the 2026 film season, celebrating a year of cinematic excellence across studio and independent filmmaking. Leading the field is Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which…
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