Film Review – Chicago Indie Critics

New from Peter Spedale on Be Movie See Movie: Movie Review: Elvis

Elvis Presley. The name alone is pure magic, and the performer is even better. I would call The King a perfect encapsulation of America: a dazzling entertainer…… Read more “New from Peter Spedale on Be Movie See Movie: Movie Review: Elvis”

July 1st, 2022 MOVIE: THE DOG WHO WOULDN’T BE QUIET STARRING: DANIEL KATZ, RAQUEL BANK, JULIETA ZYLBERBERG DIRECTED BY: ANA KATZ AMovieGuy.com’s RATING: 2 ½ STARS (Out…… Read more “New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet”

The hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network, always have their personal favorites. When they get to their year-end lists,…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Ranks Their Best Films So Far of 2022”

July 1st, 2022 MOVIE: THE INVISIBLE THREAD STARRING: FRANCESCO GEGHI, FILIPPO TIMI, FRANCESCO SCIANNA, MATTEO OSCAR GIUGGIOLI, MAURO CONTE DIRECTED BY: MARCO SIMON PUCCIONI AMovieGuy.com’s RATING: 3…… Read more “New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Invisible Thread”

Simply put, some performers cannot convincingly play characters in period or costume pieces. They always stick out like a sore thumb and their misaligned screen presence takes…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Princess Proves Joey King Cannot Play Period Pieces”

Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios THE PRINCESS– 1 STARLESSON #1: SOME ACTORS CAN’T PLAY IN PERIOD OR COSTUME PIECES– Simply put, some performers cannot convincingly play…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess”

I feel like James Dean is one of those Hollywood icons that deserves the completist treatment from cinephiles to fully experience and respect his aura and lasting…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Giant Lives up to Its Texas-Sized Legend in 4K”

By George Bate July sees a host of new releases across streaming services and theatrical outlets. Here’s a breakdown of what to look out for this month.…… Read more “New from The HoloFiles from Josh and George Bate: Movies & Shows To Watch – July 2022”

Pedigree meets purpose with The Forgiven, the newest film from notable director John Michael McDonagh. Throughout his career, the director has switched back-and-forth with a specialty for…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Forgiven Mismeasures its Pound of Flesh”

July 1st, 2022 MOVIE: THE FORGIVEN STARRING: RALPH FIENNES, JESSICA CHASTAIN, MATT SMITH, CHRISTOPHER ABBOTT DIRECTED BY: JOHN MICHAEL MCDONAGH AMovieGuy.com’s RATING: 3 STARS (Out of 4)…… Read more “New from Leo Brady on AMovieGuy.com: The Forgiven”