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Staying After School with Teacher’s Pet

From the second Teacher’s Pet begins, you know that Luke Barnett’s Mr. Heller is not a good guy. The opening scene attacks you with a startling image and continues to show you images of the horror that has just transpired. If you thought from the title that Teacher’s Pet was going to be a student/teacher…
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February 6, 2026
Being in The Moment with Charli XCX

In a recent Q&A after a screening of The Moment, Charli XCX stated that one takeaway she wants people to get is “the creative process, and how you can really sometimes feel like you’re being like, pulled apart in and pulled between two sorts of inner demons within yourself.” As you watch The Moment, you…
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February 6, 2026
Hooking Up with DISC

Imagine going to a conference, meeting a felloww attendee, hooking up with them, and waking up to an unusual incident. This is the premise of Blake Winston Rice’s latest short: DISC. DISC stars Victoria Ratermanis as Alex, and Jim Cummings as Carey, who play these doomed attendees that have to deal with a situation that…
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January 30, 2026
Building Community with Bricks & Minifigs

Growing up, I remember one of the first LEGO sets I had was a castle set that had a white horse. I remember playing with this set for hours, which led to my parents buying a few more sets. As I grew older, I would buy LEGO sets here and there. There is just something…
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January 27, 2026
Going Back to Yo Gabba GabbaLand

Yo Gabba Gabba has been a part of my life for over 16 years. I originally started watching the show before my daughter was born. I would tell my friends with kids about it, and when my daughter was born, I would sit down with her and watch it. The show became a part of…
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January 26, 2026
Monster Jam Returns to Allstate Arena

Get ready for the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle – Monster Jam Freestyle Mania™, where Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Cheer for your favorite team at Allstate Arena from February 27-March 1, 2026 as they pull off stunts…
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January 25, 2026
Wonder Man Series Review

This review will be spoiler-free. The character of Wonder Man, AKA Simon Williams, may be one that not many people know about. If you only follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you have no clue who he is. If you are a fan of the comics, then you will be familiar with the Simon Williams character. …
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January 22, 2026
Finding Life in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a great continuation of what was started in 28 Years Later.
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January 13, 2026
Dead Man’s Wire is Too Bizarre to be Real

Dead Man’s Wire tells the true story of Tony Kiritsis, Bill Skarsgård, who took Richard Hall, Dacre Montgomery, hostage on February 8th, 1977. Tony felt that Hall’s mortgage company, Meridian Mortgage, had swindled him out of land, and after 4 years of trying to make things right, he took matters into his own hands. Director…
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January 12, 2026
Chicago Indie Critics Announce Nominees for the Windies!

Kicking-off their tenth year in style, the Chicago Indie Critics have announced the nominees for their 9th annual Windie Awards. The 38 voting film critic members completed ballots this week to select Windie nominees in 27 categories. The CIC members will commence a final round of voting ending on January 10, 2024. The 2025 Windie…
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January 6, 2026