What It Means for the Future

The following post contains SPOILERS for the post-credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The galaxy’s spoilers shall be guarded no one sentence further. My preemptive apologies. Phew. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 promised to give us one last ride with the title characters — and when the movie is over, that … Read more

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2023 Preview: Chicago Premieres of Acclaimed Films from Around the World | Festivals & Awards

FRIDAY, MAY 5th 7PM: “BLACKBERRY” (includes Q&A with star/writer/director Matt Johnson) Johnson paces “Blackberry” like that rocket. It moves quickly without being overly stylized, clicking through dialogue and character instead of cheap tricks. We’ve seen a lot of movies about tech nostalgia lately (the far-inferior “Tetris” premiered across town at the same fest), but Johnson … Read more

Essential James Gunn Movies & TV to Watch Before Guardians of the Galaxy 3

With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marking the end of an era for the director, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best james gunn movies, shows, and projects in general. Let’s dive into a few of Gunn’s diverse, exciting, and distinct productions from over the years. Slither Gunn’s directorial … Read more

Queen Charlotte is the Best Bridgerton Series Yet | TV/Streaming

This story is framed by one taking place in the same period as the first two “Bridgerton” seasons. Here, we follow the middle-aged Charlotte, played by Golda Rosheuvel, reprising the strong performance that inspired this spinoff. As such, we also spend time with two of the previous seasons’ most notable matriarchs Lady Agatha Danbury (Adjoa … Read more