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Tag: Chicago Indie Critics

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like TMNT: Mutant Mayhem wouldn’t exist. Most kids growing up in the 80s know the theme just by humming a few notes. If I were to say, “Donatello does machine” you will…
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August 1, 2023
Talk to Me Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Talk to Me wouldn’t exist. In the horror movie genre, we have seen movies dealing with possession. While there are many movies about demonic possession, there have been few that show…
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July 27, 2023
3 Documentaries to Watch Right Now

I have stated before that documentaries are my jam. There is something about seeing the human spirit prevail or enlighten the world around them that gives me hope for the future. While I do admit I did not watch many documentaries when I was younger, I appreciate them more now and try to watch as…
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July 25, 2023
Barbie Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike Barbie wouldn’t exist. There is a moment in Barbie where Barbie asks someone if she can be something and the person replies “You do not need me to tell you what to be.”…
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July 20, 2023
Earth Mama Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Earth Mama wouldn’t exist. Gia, played by Tia Nomore, is watching her children play in a sterile-looking room while being observed by a social worker. When the time for her visit…
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July 20, 2023
Prepare for the Home Release of TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS

Friends, get ready to relive the adventures of the Autobots with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts now available on digital and coming to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on October 10th! Read our review of the films here and check out what comes with the home release. Get ready to…
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July 17, 2023
Joy Ride Review

Raunchy comedies have been around for as long as I can remember. From Porky’s to American Pie to Bridemaids we have laughed historically at someone’s misadventures. These comedies have always been a great way to escape the world and just laugh for an hour and a half amongst other people. Now the one thing all…
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July 7, 2023
Elemental Review

In the opening moments of Elemental, we see the Lumen family entering a new land. As they check in they say their names in their language. The teller at the desk can not understand them and decides to give them new names. For some generations, this opening scene might seem familiar. This might bring memories…
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June 15, 2023
Secret Invasion Review

Disclaimer: The Fandasd were able to screen the first 2 episodes of Secret Invasion. Our review pertains to these episodes. Secret Invasion premieres exclusively on Disney+ on June 21, 2023. There is a moment in Secret Invasion when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is tailing a Skrull who might have a weapon of mass destruction. As…
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June 14, 2023
Transformers: Rise of the Beast

I will be honest and say that I have lost track of how many Transformers movies have come out. I had to double-check and found out that Transformers: Rise of the Beast is the 7th movie in the series. This movie takes place in 1994 and had me wondering where this will fit in with…
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June 12, 2023