Tag: Chicago Indie Critics

  • Fresh Kills Review

    Fresh Kills Review

    There is a moment in Fresh Kills when Rose Larusso, played magnificently by Emily Bader, feels the walls are closing in on her. All of the thoughts and bad feelings about her family have come to light and she is out in the open when it happens. We feel her panic, embarrassment, and fear as…

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  • Ultraman Rising Review

    Ultraman Rising Review

    Growing up I remember watching Spectraman, Ultraman, and reruns of Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot. These shows introduced me to not only a different style of show but also Kaijus! While I would watch Godzilla movies when they were shown every now and then on Saturdays, these shows had something new every episode and…

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  • The Acolyte Review

    The Acolyte Review

    Every now and then when a new Star Wars movie or show is released we see someone proclaim “Star Wars is Back!” While it might be back for some, Star Wars, in the words of Obi Wan Kenobi, “Will be with you, always!”. This is my feeling towards all of the new Star Wars projects…

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  • What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? Book Review

    What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? Book Review

    The saying goes that art is in the eye of the beholder. What someone may see as beautiful others may see as ok. As a parent, you want to encourage your kids to be creative and do what they want. Sometimes you might not understand what they are doing but you always want to be…

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  • In a Violent Nature Review

    In a Violent Nature Review

    Lately, there has been a fresh batch of horror movies that are filling me with a lot of joy. From Late Night with the Devil, Sting, The Coffee Table, Oddity, and Brooklyn 45, horror fans are “eating” as the young kids say! During the Chicago Critics Film Festival, I was able to see In A…

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  • EZRA Review

    EZRA Review

    As a parent, we learn that we don’t know what we are doing. We think we have read enough books or been given enough advice that parenting should be fairly simple. What we are not prepared for or taught in books is that your child is going to have a personality of their own. Your…

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  • Arthur the King Giveaway

    Arthur the King Giveaway

    Arthur the King was a movie that we missed seeing in theaters. I would see the commercials for the movie and see the stars being interviewed but I never got around to seeing the movie. We were given a review copy and the movie was not only great but it was heartwarming and had my…

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  • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review

    Growing up I loved seeing car chases in movies. Whether it was Smokey and the Bandit, The Blues Brothers, or the James Bond films, seeing cars speed down busy streets and dodging other cars was a thrill. I remember all of that change the first time I saw The Road Warrior. I thought car chases…

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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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