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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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May 24, 2024
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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May 23, 2024
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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May 22, 2024
The Fall Guy Comes Home #Giveaway

When The Fall Guy came out we enjoyed the movie and were hoping to see more adventures of Colt Seaver and his friends. If you want to read our thoughts on the film click here. and then come back! With the way Hollywood is going, movies are coming home faster and staying for a shorter…
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May 21, 2024
Garfield the Movie Review

Growing up I was a big fan of the Garfield comic strip and cartoons that would show on the television. I remember friends thinking Garfield was weak because all he would do was eat and pick on Odie. Many people I know were fans of Heathcliff because he was tougher but I still liked Garfield.…
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May 21, 2024
Finding your Imaginary Friend with IF

In 2015’s Inside Out we saw what happens when an imaginary friend is completely forgotten. Seeing the slow fade of Bing-Bong was one of the saddest moments on film and it is slightly referenced in one scene in IF. As Calvin, Bea, and Blue are walking on the New York City streets, Blue says “Am…
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May 15, 2024
Chicago Critics Film Festival Recap

Featured image courtesy of Brigid Presecky/Hilltop Photo Co Friends, the Chicago Critics Film Festival ended over a week ago and we were lucky enough to see a few incredible movies this year. Whereas the number of movies we saw dwindled down due to a cold, we did get to see some fantastic horror movies. It…
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May 14, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

I vaguely remember watching the original Planet of the Apes on television when I was a young kid. I never really understood the movies and never watched the many sequels that came out after it. When the movies came back in 2011, I enjoyed what I saw and wanted to see where the story was…
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May 10, 2024
Doc10 Recap

Friends, the Fandads were lucky to attend a few screenings at this year’s 9th annual Doc10 documentary film festival. The festival ran from May 2 – 5, 2024. This year’s festival is presented at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, featuring a selection of 10+ acclaimed Chicago premieres and a package of 10…
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May 9, 2024
Mark Hamil to appear at FanExpo Chicago

As a lifelong Star Wars fan I am very excited about this. I can not wait to attend his panel and see what tidbits he drops about all the projects he has worked on. Read about his appearance below. Chicago’s original comic con, FAN EXPO Chicago, marked Star Wars Day with the exciting announcement that…
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May 8, 2024