When I attended a late-night screening of “Wicked” at the Emagine Batavia, boasting the largest theater screen in Illinois, I was surprised to encounter such a full lobby. In all my years visiting...

I’ll admit, I was late to my screening of “Red One.” I thought I could grab a quick cup of coffee before the film, but the barista took forever. By the time I got to the theater, I was greeted with...

Golden Globes. BAFTA. The Academy Awards. As awards season steadily approaches, Hollywood needs to watch its back. There’s a small indie film quickly capturing the hearts of the millions who’ve seen...

The best thing Sony did with the “Spider-Man” IP was finally put a nail in the coffin of their only successful post-MCU franchise. The “Venom” movies were never good, but they were fun enough to...

In the three years following the release of his last album, fans have anxiously awaited Tyler, the Creator’s follow-up project. Since 2011, Tyler has consistently released a new album every two years....

For many, “Terrifier 3” may be the most violent and gory film they will ever see. I will be blunt in saying that this film is not for the faint of heart. I cannot recommend it to anyone who struggles...

Following an eight-minute standing ovation and wide critical acclaim after its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, “The Apprentice” was determined to establish itself as one...

“Make love, not war.” Controversial images of riot police and military guards are seen violently resisting seemingly peaceful protesters. Sequences of the bloodied, beaten protesters from late ‘60s...

Live from New York, it’s director Jason Reitman’s SNL from hell. “Saturday Night Live” has become a staple for many Americans throughout the United States. The show’s silly antics and bizarre...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is not an ordinary comic book movie. It is a film that ignores and refuses to cater to audience expectations for a sequel. Director Todd Phillips makes daring choices that don’t...