MOVIE REVIEW: Rose of Nevada

As aforementioned, the premise of Rose of Nevada, bobbing our two strapping young men to the mercy of the seas of time, carries the “potential” of a story. Unfortunately, potential can only reach so far without actual progress. Try as George McKay can to unravel with his wide eyes to find an exit for Nick from this spiral, the oddness and downright tediousness of the plot never reach a true mindfuck level.

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The Secret to Giving a Best Man Toast People Actually Remember

Being chosen as the best man is a massive honor, but it comes with one huge, terrifying catch. You have to stand up in front of a room full of hungry, slightly buzzed guests and deliver a speech that is supposed to be legendary. Most guys immediately sweat through their shirts just thinking about it. They end up opening a blank document on their computer, typing three words, and staring at the screen until their eyes hurt. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: Landship

Landship sticks to one solid episode of ordinary men surviving the worst of the worst for the man next to them, not medals pinned to chests or future storybook or silver screen glory. Dramatic license aside, witnessing the unbelievable made fluid and palpable—and the huge DIY effort to make it happen—becomes powerful enough without bigger patriotic swells unfurled for escapism’s sake.

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What Swapping Cigarettes For ACE Pouches Teaches Movie Lovers

Cinephiles are creatures of habit. Certain seats, favorite theaters, and even a pre-show snack routine all become part of the ritual. For long-time smokers, lighting up has often been woven into that rhythm too, especially around intermissions or post-movie chats. When someone is ready to leave cigarettes behind, though, a quieter supporting act like ACE pouches can change the whole experience of how they watch, move, and socialize around movies.

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Small Platform Features Often Shape Better Entertainment Experiences Every Day

It is easy to notice the big things. A major football tournament. A new slot release. A promotion that appears on the homepage. The smaller details are different. Most people barely notice them, yet they quietly influence every visit. Someone looking for UEFA (ยูฟ่า) entertainment may arrive with a single plan in mind, but the way the platform is organized often shapes what happens next without them even realizing it.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Quoted on BGR.com and Y! Entertainment for "The Road"

It took receiving a pair of Google Alerts on my name and website to see that quotes of mine about 2009’s The Road, starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron, were recently cited on the media site BGR. The piece by Alan Bradley promoted the film’s standing as being underseen, which it is. The quote is from my review on Every Movie Has a Lesson that was logged on Rotten Tomatoes.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Voicemails for Isabelle

One has to keep in mind that Leah McKendrick’s film is a romantic comedy, meaning, according to even the most refined and reinvented versions of the genre’s formula, a sticking point born from preventable mistakes or an unwashed Big Lie likely exists. In the case of Voicemails from Isabelle, the finagling of fate belongs to Wes. Like many rom-coms, a horses-holding “Let me explain” is needed.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" YouTube show talking about the "Toy Story" franchise

With the grand release of Toy Story 5, Mike Crowley of the You’ll Probably Agree website and YouTube channel wanted to look back at the entire series while giving an initial review of the fifth entry. Joining as guests were fellow Chicago Indie Critics members Al and Linda Lerner of Movies and Shakers. Representing three different generations and critics, we each brought a unique perspective and appreciation to all things Toy Story.

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