• 360 CHICAGO Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of TILT

    360 CHICAGO Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of TILT

    360 CHICAGO, the iconic 17,000 sq. ft. observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Ave, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic thrill ride, TILT, with a birthday party on June 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 360 CHICAGO will continue to celebrate TILT’s milestone with events and activations…

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  • Thelma the Unicorn Review

    Thelma the Unicorn Review

    Imagine being in a band and having an amazing voice and incredible songs but because of your look you are told you will not make it. This news not only hurts you but makes you question what you need to do to succeed. In Thelma the Unicorn, Thelma, voiced amazingly by Brittany Howard, goes through…

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  • Bring Killer Klowns Home Today

    Bring Killer Klowns Home Today

    I remember seeing Killer Klowns from Outer Space when I was a kid. I remember watching it at home, I think we rented it, and I remember being a little afraid of the clowns but also thinking how bizarre the movie was. Here we are 35 years later and the movie has become a cult…

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  • The Fall Guy Comes Home #Giveaway

    The Fall Guy Comes Home #Giveaway

    When The Fall Guy came out we enjoyed the movie and were hoping to see more adventures of Colt Seaver and his friends. If you want to read our thoughts on the film click here. and then come back! With the way Hollywood is going, movies are coming home faster and staying for a shorter…

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  • Garfield the Movie Review

    Garfield the Movie Review

    Growing up I was a big fan of the Garfield comic strip and cartoons that would show on the television. I remember friends thinking Garfield was weak because all he would do was eat and pick on Odie. Many people I know were fans of Heathcliff because he was tougher but I still liked Garfield.…

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  • Finding your Imaginary Friend with IF

    Finding your Imaginary Friend with IF

    In 2015’s Inside Out we saw what happens when an imaginary friend is completely forgotten. Seeing the slow fade of Bing-Bong was one of the saddest moments on film and it is slightly referenced in one scene in IF. As Calvin, Bea, and Blue are walking on the New York City streets, Blue says “Am…

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  • Chicago Critics Film Festival Recap

    Chicago Critics Film Festival Recap

    Featured image courtesy of Brigid Presecky/Hilltop Photo Co Friends, the Chicago Critics Film Festival needed over a week ago and we were lucky enough to see a few incredible movies this year. Whereas the number of movies we saw dwindled down due to a cold, we did get to see some fantastic horror movies. It…

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  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    I vaguely remember watching the original Planet of the Apes on television when I was a young kid. I never really understood the movies and never watched the many sequels that came out after it. When the movies came back in 2011, I enjoyed what I saw and wanted to see where the story was…

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  • Doc10 Recap

    Doc10 Recap

    Friends, the Fandads were lucky to attend a few screenings at this year’s 9th annual Doc10 documentary film festival. The festival ran from May 2 – 5, 2024. This year’s festival is presented at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, featuring a selection of 10+ acclaimed Chicago premieres and a package of 10…

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  • Mark Hamil to appear at FanExpo Chicago

    Mark Hamil to appear at FanExpo Chicago

    As a lifelong Star Wars fan I am very excited about this. I can not wait to attend his panel and see what tidbits he drops about all the projects he has worked on. Read about his appearance below. Chicago’s original comic con, FAN EXPO Chicago, marked Star Wars Day with the exciting announcement that…

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