Martin Scorsese, at 77, still has it. He had a film at the Chicago International Film Festival 52 years ago (“Who’s That Knocking At My Door?”), back in 1967. Now, he’s the undisputed master of this sort of crime drama, sharing that throne with Francis Ford Coppola. The fact … [Read More]
“The Kingmaker” (101 minutes) is an in-depth look at Imelda Marcos, shot in 2014 when the former First Lady of the Philippines was 85 (born 7/2/29). Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield gained unprecedented access to Imelda Marcos. The documentary contains footage of her private apartment in Manila (with before and after … [Read More]
Casinos could be exhausting for customers. When you visit the land-based venue, you can observe different players with completely different activities. Some of them are trying to read other players during the card round. In other cases, you can see the crowd watching the spinning of the roulette wheel. Casino … [Read More]
Living in public housing with her infant son, Joel, in tow, Sara hustles to string together enough part-time work in menial jobs to move out. The 22-year-old is determined to make a better life for herself and her child and to rescue her kid brother, Martin, who is crippled and … [Read More]
“Ford v Ferrari” – In what is sure to be one of the best movies of the year, Christian Bale and Matt Damon recreate the face-off between Ford Motor Company and Ferrari at the 24 Hour of LeMans in 1966. Everything about the movie is top-notch, including the performances, the … [Read More]
Hey Chicago and Milwaukee! Did you want to see MIDWAY starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas,? Would you like to see it early and free? Well Lionsgate is inviting you to a free advance screening of MIDWAY! These admit-two passes are first come, first serve so hurry and claim … [Read More]
The book “Motherless Brooklyn” by Jonathan Lethem came out in 1999. It was my favorite book for at least 10 years. Winner of the National Book Critics’ Circle Award, the story of Lionel Essrig, a young man with Tourette’s syndrome, a detective who sets out to find out who killed … [Read More]
There’s nothing better than having cable or satellite that allows you to watch all your favorite shows and movies, but that can be a big ask in today’s world. There are so many cable and satellite packages available today that it can be hard to choose the right one, but … [Read More]
If you’re looking for a way to pay down your credit card debt or student loans, consider doing some side jobs to bring in more money. Having a demanding schedule and a full-time job may make it difficult to bring in a second income, but if you have an internet … [Read More]
Whether you like to binge-watch shows on Netflix or catch every NFL game each Sunday, it’s not hard to spend a lot of money on entertainment. While all the options we have available today are great, it can also be a real pain to figure out what you actually need … [Read More]
The television industry is experiencing another golden age of entertainment with more streaming services popping up every day and new types of programming being brought to living rooms around the country. While there are plenty of new, interesting shows produced here at home, there are also lots of intriguing new … [Read More]
Netflix continues to remain at the forefront of the streaming market, with vast audiences from around the world. They are now becoming involved with some of the most anticipated movies set to hit the market, too. Here we cover two of those movies that many believe are going to be … [Read More]