After ballots were finalized in 25 categories, the Chicago Indie Critics announced the winners of their seventh annual and newly-named “Windie” film awards on January 21, 2023. Members, guests, and local nominees gathered for a festive winter evening party at the stylish Music Box Lounge in Chicago. The awards presentation was recorded for the CIC’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreWhen You Finish Saving the World stops right when an interesting alignment of merits could possibly begin. That ambiguous final moment of discovered courage and acceptance ends the journey at the point it should have begun. What you’re left with is that same decision mentioned earlier of deciding between bearable and unbearable feelings about incensed and outspoken people. Too often, the latter impression wins out.
Read MoreFor their 95th episode, two feckin' film critics, two feckin' dads, and two feckin' school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, please welcome to Seattle-based movie afficionado Caless Davis! He joins us during awards seasons to count the remaining fingers on our hands for Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin. This actor's showcase has been impressing critics and awards voters, but it did in impress these three gentlemen. Tune in to find out!
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The superhero movie genre has undergone a significant evolution over the years, from its humble beginnings in the 1940s to its current status as a major player in the film industry. From the introduction of the first superhero movies to the rise of the superhero movie blockbuster and the development of shared universes, the genre has undergone many changes. With advancements in technology and special effects, expansion into new mediums, and an increase in representation and diversity, the future of the superhero movie genre looks bright.
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Streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, have revolutionized the way we consume media. Rather than having to go to a physical location to rent or purchase a movie or TV show, we can now access a vast library of content online with the click of a button. This has had a significant impact on the film industry, both in terms of how films are produced and distributed, as well as how audiences consume them.
Read MoreThe Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced on Monday, January 23. Leading with a total of 11 nominations is Everything Everywhere All at Once. Other films earning multiple nominations include Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin (9), Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans (8) as well as TÁR (6), Aftersun, Elvis, Nope and Top Gun: Maverick (4 each).
Read MoreCannabidiol is used for therapeutic purposes by those athletes - still active or at the end of their career - who find themselves dealing with pain. Research reports its potential use in treating pain caused by inflammation, and some studies have investigated the therapeutic effects of cannabidiol on many inflammatory conditions. While cannabidiol is not prohibited, athletes should always consider that some CBD oils or other cannabidiol-based products may contain even a modest - amount of THC, however sensitive to testing.
Read MoreThe latitude was there in Alice, Darling to have characters become completely destroyed in more shocking and titillating fashions. Many movies circling abuse go straight to stiffer physical variety with bolder and wilder narratives. Mary Nighy and Alanna Francis took on a more unique challenge to expose the coercive side that lacks tawdry bloodshed. Their result hurts plenty in its own right and succeeds to seek higher healing.
Read MoreStarting a film production business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it can also be a challenging one. There are many things to consider and plan for, from securing financing and finding the right talent to creating a viable business plan and marketing your films to potential audiences. However, with the right approach and hard work, you can start your own film production business and bring your creative vision to life.
Read MoreOn Sunday, January 15th, the Critics Choice Association (CCA), of which yours truly is a two-year member, announced the winners of the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards LIVE on The CW. The efficient and on-time show was hosted by Chelsea Handler and held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. One of these years, you will see me there!
Read MoreThe second year of the North American Film Critic Association winners are here. On Monday, January 9th, the team got together and voted LIVE on The Drive-In Podcast YouTube channel to determine who would take home the biggest prizes of the year. Yours truly is a new voting member of the NAFCA, and it was a pleasure to be a part of the wild banter of this live voting party.
Read MoreEven the most liberal nations did not allow gambling until recently, but now that it is legal, individuals may take advantage of various games to gamble. Now, anyone in the globe may wager online for real money or play Bitcoin games, but only on a select few sites. Currently, most laws demand a Gambling Commission license to advertise their services to clients and conduct business with them.
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