Publications

Essays

January 8, 2025 · by Red Broadwell

FYC: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ and I Smashed My Head Through the Screen

There is no possible scenario where I can write anything about I Saw the TV Glow without the piece transitioning into something horrifically ...

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Essays

January 7, 2025 · by Amritpal Rai

The Awards Tape: 2025 SAG Film Nominations Predictions

One of the most important precursors in the awards season is the Screen Actors Guild of America. Encompassing actors in film and television, ...

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Essays

January 7, 2025 · by Adam Patla

For Your Consideration: Keith Kupferer for Best Actor

2024 is arguably the most interesting Best Actor race in years. Looking at the recurring names appearing in various precursors, one could mak...

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News

January 6, 2025 · by Adam Patla

2024 CIC Windie Awards Nominees

Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) have announced their nominees for their 2024 Windie Awards. The winners will be announced on January 18th, 2025. ...

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Reviews

January 6, 2025 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Review: England’s Beloved Duo is Back and Better than Ever

It’s been 35 years since a British inventor and his intelligent pooch had a grand day out, sending themselves rocketing to the moon in respon...

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Reviews

January 3, 2025 · by Danny Jarabek

‘Nosferatu’ Review: A Theater of Seductive Shadows and Carnal Cravings

In a year where bodily autonomy has never been more politicized and weaponized, movies have consumed our living nightmare and interrogated th...

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Essays

December 28, 2024 · by Red Broadwell

Five Years Since 'Cats:' What Was All That?

I cannot think of a film with a bigger “collective fever dream” energy than the absolute mess that was the 2019 movie musical extravaganza Ca...

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Reviews

December 28, 2024 · by Adam Patla

‘Babygirl’ Review: Kidman Solidifies Her Fearless Self in Halina Reijn’s Bold Sophomore Feature

I’ve said for years that Nicole Kidman is one of our last weirdos—she’s fearless in her roles and the stories she selects and embraces subjec...

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Lists

December 27, 2024 · by Red Broadwell

10 Video Game Movies That Are Kind Of Worth Your Time

So, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 right? It’s crazy that we live in a world where the Sonic franchise is largely carried by its movies rather than gam...

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Reviews

December 26, 2024 · by Neha Jha

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Review: The Year’s Most Compelling Indian Film

In March 2024, India welcomed a new film on OTT that showcased women's empowerment from a slightly ‘freedom of choice’ perspective. People ce...

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Lists

December 25, 2024 · by Nandita Joshi

23 Festive Films To Have Yourself A Very TRT Christmas

It is that time of the year again, December has come and you immediately want to cozy up in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate in front of...

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Reviews

December 24, 2024 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Jenkins Does His Best to Salvage the Remnants of Favreau’s Vision

Five years have passed since Jon Favreau tried his hand at photorealistically reinventing The Lion King (1994).  While the film was a massive...

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