Tag: Fandads

  • The Furious will Rock your World

    The Furious will Rock your World

    From the moment The Furious starts, we know we are in for something special. The movie gives a general overview of where it takes place and then drops you into the story. A journalist, Matiia (JeeJa Yanin), is looking into kidnappings of kids in rural areas and is following a lead. Once inside, she has to…

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  • Kurt Russell Comes to FanExpo Chicago

    Kurt Russell, one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars, will be making his first-ever fan convention appearance at FAN EXPO Chicago (August 14-16, 2026). Chicago fans will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Russell through autograph signings, photo ops, and a live on stage appearance. Russell’s career has spanned more than six decades, and includes hits like Escape from New…

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  • Getting the Truth on Disclosure Day

    Getting the Truth on Disclosure Day

    Steven Spielberg has blessed us all with some amazing movies about life from other planets. From Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., and War of the Worlds, he has managed to humanize what others deem a threat to mankind. Disclosure Day is a heist movie disguised in a sci-fi shell that asks: What if…

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  • Navy Pier will be the place to be this Summer

    Navy Pier will be the place to be this Summer

    Summer’s biggest celebration is happening at Navy Pier. Following the announcement of its largest-ever season of Pier-produced programming, Navy Pier is welcoming guests to a summer packed with live entertainment, cultural celebrations, family-friendly fun, and can’t-miss lakefront experiences. From beloved annual traditions like Summer Block Parties, Movies at the Pier, and Summer Sundays to nights out for live music,…

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  • Having the Power with Masters of the Universe

    Having the Power with Masters of the Universe

    I still remember the first He-Man figure I got: Merman. Yep, the Woolworth’s we went into only had Mer-man and Beast Man. A friend of mine already had Beast Man, so I chose the weird-looking fish guy. This was the beginning of my He-Man era as a kid, and playing with those figures and reading…

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  • Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier Unite for Historic Route 66 ‘Pier to Pier’ Celebration on 6/6/26

    Two of America’s most iconic piers — the historic Santa Monica Pier and Chicago’s Navy Pier — will unite coast-to-coast on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (6/6/26), for a special Route 66 “Pier to Pier” celebration honoring the Centennial anniversary of the legendary highway connecting Chicago and Santa Monica. Beginning at 10 a.m. local time, free…

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  • 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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  • Finding Hope in the Backrooms

    Finding Hope in the Backrooms

    There are corners of the internet that I am not well-versed in. The genre of “Creepypasta” is new to me and one that has spawned a life of its own. Backrooms is a part of this genre. Images and videos of empty office spaces that are infinitely connected have spawned a full-feature movie directed by…

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  • Going Beyond the Spider-Verse at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Going Beyond the Spider-Verse at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    When you walk into Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition, you are immediately engulfed in the blue hue that adorns Spider-Man’s infamous costume. The wall in front of you gives a brief glimpse of what you are about to experience, and the excitement builds up as you turn the corner.  View this post on…

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  • Going Beyond with Beyond Fest Chicago

    Going Beyond with Beyond Fest Chicago

    While we had big plans for Beyond Festival Chicago, we were only able to catch a few movies. Let me tell you that what we saw was amazing, and we can not wait for you to see these movies. What we saw The two movies we got to see at the Music Box were The…

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