Chicago Indie Critics

New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: A WIDOW FEARS THE TERROR OF “MEN” IN ALEX GARLAND’S NEW THRILLER

Original caricature by Jeff York of Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear in MEN. (copyright 2022) A beleaguered mind can drive any soul to the brink, especially one…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: A WIDOW FEARS THE TERROR OF “MEN” IN ALEX GARLAND’S NEW THRILLER”

May 20th, 2022 MOVIE: CHIP ‘N’ DALE: RESCUE RANGERS STARRING: ANDY SAMBERG, JOHN MULANEY, KIKI LAYNE, WILL ARNETT, ERIC BANA, J.K. SIMMONS DIRECTED BY: AKIVA SCHAFFER AMovieGuy.com’s…… Read more “New from Leo Brady on AMovieGuy.com: Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers”

Men Movies and Shakers May 18, 2022 Alex Garland creates a well-shot, poorly constructed, tense and grotesquely frightening film with searing sounds and visuals hard to forget.…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Men”

Is it time? To floss? No, it is not. It is, in fact, time for a new episode. This week, John and El’Ahrai review “Firestarter” and “The…… Read more “New Podcast from El’Ahrai Stanek and John Robinson: The Neon Movie Bunker — Episode 240”

DOC10 Chicago – May 19 – May 22 Movies and Shakers May 18, 2022 THE JANES – Directors: Tia Lessin, Emma Pildes Chicago 1968. Abortion is illegal; women…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: DOC10 Chicago – May 19 – May 22”

The last film Stefan Forbes made was his 2008 documentary Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story and although it has been a long gap between movies, it’s…… Read more “New from Leo Brady on AMovieGuy.com: Stefan Forbes- Hot Seat Interview- Hold Your Fire”

There’s a moment in Netflix’s Senior Year when Rebel Wilson’s time-displaced and 37-year-old Stephanie is back in her high school cafeteria encountering her former rival’s daughter Bri…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Senior Year Plays To Rebel Wilson’s Saucy Strengths”

May 13th, 2022 MOVIE: CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH- CHICAGO CRITICS FEST REVIEW STARRING: COOPER RAIFF, DAKOTA JOHNSON, LESLIE MANN, ODEYA RUSH DIRECTED BY: COOPER RAIFF AMovieGuy.com’s RATING:…… Read more “New from Leo Brady on AMovieGuy.com: Cha Cha Real Smooth- Chicago Critics Fest Review”

There are many real-life scenarios in the world we live in that make people feel unsafe and insecure. Watcher is one of those thrillers that lures its…… Read more “New from Tarek Fayoumi on Movies with Tarek: Chicago Critics Film Festival: Watcher Review”

The hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network, know plenty about movies and their personal niche favorites. However, there will…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Who Dares Wins Pushes The Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast This Week”