Tag: Chicago Indie Critics
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Merchant Ivory Review
To be honest, whenever I saw a trailer or commercial for a Merchant Ivory movie the first thought that would come to my mind was “BORING!”. Granted, I was in elementary school and these movies did not appeal to me but, I knew there was something about them because they were so critically acclaimed and…
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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Review
If there is one thing to say about LEGO Star Wars specials, it is that they seem to always get it right. These specials tend to balance the humor with the heart perfectly. One minute you laugh hard and the next you witness a tender moment in the storyline. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy…
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Last Straw Review
We have all had those days when we are on our way to work and our car breaks down. We either have to run or bike to work and arrive sweaty from rushing to get there on time. We get in trouble with the owner because we are the manager of the place and have…
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review
I remember the first time I saw Beetlejuice I knew I was entering another world. The name Tim Burton had already entered my world due to the eccentric Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. That movie was a bizarre ride in itself. Through his images, music, and use of practical effects, Burton showed us how to tell…
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Blink Twice Review
There is a moment in Blink Twice when Frida’s character, played by Naomi Ackie, is drinking her champagne near the pool and she starts choking on a raspberry. At first, no one is paying attention but then Channing Tatum’s character, Slater King, swoops in to help her. By the time he gets to her, Frida…
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FAN EXPO Chicago Recap
Friends, I have been going to FAN EXPO Chicago since its first iteration as the Chicago ComicCon. I remember going with my best friend and how our dads would take turns each year taking us. As the name changed to Wizard World and eventually FAN EXPO Chicago, I have attempted to attend as many days…
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Alien: Romulus Review
The one line that everyone repeats when they talk about an Alien movie is that “In space, no one can hear you scream”. Well, Fede Alvarez has changed that and while those in space might not hear you scream, those in the seats next to you will. Alien: Romulus is a chilling, claustrophobic, and intense journey…
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Peak Season Review
Peak Season gives us a story about longing, relationships, and the unknown within some amazing scenery that looks like Ansel Adams photographs. Now while that sounds like a simple storyline, sometimes you don’t need car chases, aliens, or a convoluted story to present something that is real and tender on the screen. In the same…
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Watch Twisters Safely at Home!
Friends, we had a fun time seeing Twisters in the theaters, read our full review here, and now we can not wait to rewatch this fun movie from the comfort of our own homes! If you know us, you know that we love the extras that come with home releases. While Twisters is on the…
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Lakefront Games come to Navy Pier
Navy Pier today announced plans for its first-ever Lakefront Games, Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Drawing inspiration from the current popularity of “competitive socializing,” the free, two-day event is being billed as the biggest competitive gaming festival Chicago has seen. All along the mile-long Pier, inside and out, guests will be able to…
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