PODCAST: Episode 210 of “The Cinephile Hissy Fit” Podcast
For their 210th episode, two non-mustached film critics, two un-soldierly dads, and two bell-ringing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hitch another wave from the...
INFOGRAPHIC: Minecraft Over Social Media: Parents Redefine Kids’ Screen Time
At 7 pm last Thursday, the Davis family settled around their living‑room TV, not to scroll Instagram, but to co‑build a virtual zoo in Minecraft. While...
INFOGRAPHIC: Illinois Among top 10 U.S. States Where Rideshare Users Are Desperately Seeking Customer Support
A new study by Florida Injury Advocate reveals that Illinois has the fifth-highest rate of ride-share users seeking support in the U.S. The study by...
INFOGRAPHIC: Illinois Among Top 10 U.S. States That Can’t Get Enough of Italian Brainrot Memes
A new study by Template.net based on Google search data reveals that Illinois has the seventh strongest obsession with Italian brainrot memes in the U.S....
FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Previewing Noir City: Chicago 2025
The elements of the classic “film noir” genre have found success and inspired other movies for almost a century. Cracking with style, crime, and tension,...
FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Previewing the 2nd Oak Park Illinois Film Festival
The Oak Park Illinois Film Festival enjoyed its inaugural year in 2024. Created as a celebration of cinema connected to the titular affluent western suburb...