Category: Festivals

  • MUBI FEST Returns to Chicago in July

    MUBI FEST Returns to Chicago in July

    MUBI Fest is coming back to Chicago! The Fandads were lucky to attend a few screenings last time it took place here and this year there is a great line-up of movies to see! Get your tickets now! MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce that this year’s MUBI FEST will…

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  • Preparing for the Chicago Critics Film Festival

    Preparing for the Chicago Critics Film Festival

    The Chicago Critics Film hits Chicago this weekend at the Music Box, and the Fandads will be there to cover it. We will attempt to watch a few films during its run. While it is impossible to watch everything that the festival has to offer, here is a list of the few movies we hope…

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  • DOC10 Is Almost Here!

    DOC10 Is Almost Here!

    DOC10 has become one of my new favorite film festivals to cover in Chicago because it is all documentaries. I love a good documentary, and DOC10 does not disappoint. The full lineup has been announced. Check out the documentaries that will be playing and how you can get tickets below! GIVE ME THE BALL!, an upcoming…

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  • Our Virtual Adventure at SXSW Film & TV Festival

    Our Virtual Adventure at SXSW Film & TV Festival

    South by Southwest Film & TV Festival is one of those festivals I have known about for a great while. Even before I started writing film reviews, I knew of it. I told myself that one day I would like to attend it and cover it for the Fandads website. This year, we applied, and…

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  • Going to SXSW Film & TV Festival…Kind of

    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

    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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  • Enjoying some Hidden Gems at the Chicago International Film Festival

    Enjoying some Hidden Gems at the Chicago International Film Festival

    The 61st Chicago International Film Festival has left Chicago, leaving cinephiles with hours of great memories and fantastic moments. Festival attendees had over 100 movies to choose from, as well as programming for aspiring filmmakers. We attempted to cover as much as possible this year and seek out more obscure and smaller films that might…

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  • Experiencing Fantastic Fest Remotely

    Experiencing Fantastic Fest Remotely

    The Fandads covered Fantastic Fest for the first time this year!

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