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Tag: Chicago Indie Critics

Take a Classic Adventure with The Mandalorian and Grogu

It’s been seven years since we last saw a Star Wars movie on the big screen. There is no fanfare in front of The Mandalorian and Grogu. There is no crawl telling the audience what happened before. Instead, this time we get a few lines on the screen filling a few gaps, and then we…
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May 20, 2026
Getting Back to Basics with The Punisher: One Last Kill

There have been many live versions of the Punisher. From Dolph Lundgren to Thomas Jane to Ray Stevenson and, most recently, Jon Bernthal, each actor has brought something different to the character. Everyone will have their ideas on which Punisher is the best, but in this era, Jon Bernthal has taken the mantle of Frank…
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May 12, 2026
Mortal Kombat 2 is for the Gamers

Let me start by saying this: If you are going into Mortal Kombat 2 looking for a thought-provoking movie, this is not it! Mortal Kombat 2 knows that it is a movie for the fans of the game. While it tried to use Cole Young (Lewis Tan) as the entry point in the first movie…
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May 7, 2026
The Scares are Legit in Hokum

There is a moment in Hokum where Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is sitting in a dumbwaiter and counting down. During these tense seconds, the camera’s focus switches between Ohm in the dumbwaiter and the dark corridor he is staring at. As you sit there, watching him count down, the anxiety starts to build. The use…
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April 30, 2026
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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April 29, 2026
Moonwalking History with Michael

Michael gives us the story of Michael Jackson from the beginning of the Jackson 5 to the release of his “Bad” album. The movie does a great job of depicting Michael’s life and their road to stardom.
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April 23, 2026
Tribeca Announces 25th Year Anniversary Line Up

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced its 2026 feature and short film lineup. Taking place June 3–14 in New York City, the Festival will showcase 118 feature films—including a record 103 world premieres—alongside 86 short films. Founded in the aftermath of September 11 on the belief that storytelling unites communities, Tribeca has grown…
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April 19, 2026
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) X NFL = Lucha Masks

As a fan of wrestling and luchadors, this is a pretty cool team-up. Read about All Elite Wrestling (AEW) teaming up with the NFL to sell officially licensed Lucha Masks! For the first time in history, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced the groundbreaking launch of AEW NFL officially licensed Lucha masks for all 32 NFL teams.…
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April 15, 2026
THE STEVEN SPIELBERG: THE SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION COMES HOME ON JUNE 9TH

Eight of Steven Spielberg’s most defining works in one spectacular package! This set will release on June 9th!
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April 14, 2026
The Greatest Show on Earth’ Returns this November

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to Rosemont, playing Allstate Arena from November 6-8, 2026. Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are on sale now at Ringling.com. Fans can sign up to become Ringling Insiders for exclusive early access to tickets, including a special pre-sale code to secure the best seats before they go…
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April 9, 2026