The Hollywood Critics Association, of which yours truly is a proud voting member in good standing, has announced the full list of nominees for their inaugural HCA Creative Arts Awards. The winners of the HCA Creative Arts Awards will be revealed at their ceremony, scheduled to take place on Friday, February 17, 2023. I have always valued the under-the-title categories. This is where the real magic is, and I’m pleased to be a part of this vote. Great choices are everywhere on here.
Read MoreEvery Movie Has a Lesson founder, 25YL film critic, and Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast co-host Don Shanahan returns to his hometown to host a panel and podcast recording on the Saturday schedule of LodgeCon 2022. He will be joined by friend and fellow 25YL critic Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree. The topic will be: "The Current State of Genre Film and TV.” The two will be pressing the flesh and laying down some future podcast audio for their mutual programs!
Read MoreIf you believe it, the city of Chicago has more citizens of Irish ancestry than Boston, myself among them. That means we know our whiskey and we know how to party. As the Irish say, when a party gets rowdy, they call it a “hooley.” The Windy City has two upcoming opportunities to have that kind of cinematic party with the 8th annual Irish American Movie Hooley.
Read MoreReedPop’s Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2, returns to Chicago this coming weekend. The event runs August 5-7 at McCormick Place. Tickets are still available from single-day general admission all the way up to VIP packages. Yours truly will be representing 25YL with press credentials to scope out the scene. If you’re a first-timer, bring your cosplay style, comfy shoes, and a snack to enjoy this massive collection of fandom! You’ll definitely need a map to get around.
Read MoreIf Relative was trite, the plain circumstances or external vices would make everything turn out easily and conveniently. While family and good friends are the real answers for what makes matters of life easier, the effort of all involved to get there is hard. Smith understands that greatly, creating a relatable emotional obstacle course of cobwebs and intact skeletons in closets that promise to linger for future growth behind the credits.
Read MoreThe Netflix Family Summer Truck Tour features a kids and family friendly film & series-themed truck which is making its way across the U.S. during July and August with stops at MLB games, aquariums, malls, piers and a host of other locations. Family fun includes giveaways, character meet-and-greets and an immersive photo experience highlighting the best “what to watch” films and series for families this summer.
Read MoreThe Hollywood Critics Association, of which I am a proud voting member, has just announced its full list of Streaming nominees for the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards. Night two of the television ceremony will take place at The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Read MoreFifty years ago, the Nostalgia ‘72 show in Rosemont, Illinois changed fan shows for comic lovers. It was the first such convention gathering for the Midwest. Over the years since, it has changed its name and its profile. What was last Wizard World Chicago is now FAN EXPO Chicago and it’s returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for its biggest show to date. The event runs July 7 to July 10 and tickets are still available.
Read MoreI don’t know a baseball fan OR a movie fan who doesn’t have a soft spot for Penny Marshall’s seminal 1992 classic A League of Their Own. Amazon has been in development of a new series based on that chapter of sports history. Rockford, Illinois, home of the beloved Rockford Peaches women’s professional baseball team, gets the public’s first look at the show.
Read MoreThat Night may buzz around the living spaces and late-night haunts of the Windy City on a path to sunrises, but every pitfall or bit of good luck comes back to our main leads with karma and consequence. Through the boozy haze, Stacey and Lily confronting their uncertain futures is the locked core of the movie. Montenegro and Gester demonstrate excellent chemistry in their shared conversations where will-they/won’t-they cliches are challenged every step of the way.
Read MoreCinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective (TFD), the classic film restoration and streaming company, will premiere the original film series, Classic Films for Kids, on Saturday, April 2.
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