Jake Johnson‘s directorial debut, Self Reliance, is a darkly comedic thriller that weaves an intriguing narrative around the modern obsession with reality television and the lengths one man goes to survive a deadly game. The film boasts a stellar cast led by Johnson himself, along with Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, … [Read More]
Hopefully, this won’t be a spoiler by this point, but the unprecedented ending of Daniel Craig’s final movie in the shoes of James Bond left a lot of people stunned. Out of all the movies and different actors in the role, we’ve never had a Bond that actually died on … [Read More]
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has a ton of cameos. And the movie is, quite possibly, the best comic-book movie ever! The entire movie is a massive love letter to the character of Spider-Man, not just Peter Parker, but also Miles Morales himself. A new Spider-Man who since has earned the … [Read More]
The casting of William Hurt as General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in the first MCU movie, The Incredible Hulk, was a huge get for the newly formed Marvel Studios at the time. Hurt’s General Ross played a significant part in MCU movies like Captain America: Civil War, as a kind of antagonist. … [Read More]
Movie nights are a great way to enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows, eat some tasty snacks, enjoy that comfy feeling, and have fun with your friends. You don’t need to go to the theater or put on a fancy outfit to have a lot of fun. Put on … [Read More]
Betting on who will succeed or fail at the Oscars became a popular pastime for gamblers and casinos around the globe, attracting the attention of many. There are some factors you need to know before placing an Oscars wager, and we’ll walk you through them step-by-step as you proceed. So, … [Read More]
There are different reasons for using CBD. Some people believe it helps them relax. Others claim it provides them with heightened focus. Why is there a disparity in effects? The likely reason is the biphasic effect. This term describes substances that offer different effects based on how much you use. … [Read More]
“Everything Sucks!” the upcoming Netflix series co-created by Michael Mohan and Ben York Jones, beautifully showcases the eternal lure of coming-of-age films, along with the nostalgia, and the heartache and angst of teenagers. At the show’s New York premiere at the AMC Theater on 34th Street last week, Cindy Holland, … [Read More]
Christopher Nolan “Dunkirk,” Christopher Nolan’s nail-biting World War II epic thriller about the heroic evacuation of 300,000 plus British soldiers from invading enemy forces in May 1940 lives up to its hype. The film, which officially opens Friday, is both an artistic and pop culture achievement. It has already received … [Read More]
The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, a group who I am a co-founder of, held their first annual awards ceremony on January 8 in Chicago. It was a great evening mingling with my fellow group members and revealing the winners we voted on. Special thanks go out to the tremendous … [Read More]
Universal and Imagine Entertainment have acquired a script for Merman, a romantic comedy that will have a Merman who comes to dry land. Coming Soon says: The story follows a merman who comes to land so he can win back his mermaid fiancee, who has left him for a real … [Read More]
General Idea: ‘One Missed Call’ is yet another J-horror remake that follows the story of a group of friends who all get “horrifying” messages of their last moments alive. Beth (the only survivor of the group) teams up with Detective Jack Andrews (played by Edward Burns) to solve the mystery … [Read More]