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Screening Details
Location:
Downtown Chicago
Date and Time:
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
07:00 PM
Venom Trailer:
About the Movie:
Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar). Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future.
Cast: Hugo Weaving, Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Jihae, Ronan Raftery, Leila George, Patrick Malahide and Stephen Lang Director: Christian Rivers Studio: Universal Pictures Release Date: Friday, December 14
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Hey Chicago! Are you excited to see SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE? Would you like to see it early and free? Well E-Man's Movie Reviews and Sony Pictures are inviting you to a free advance screening of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE! These admit-two passes are first come, first serve. So be sure to show up early!
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Downtown Chicago Date and Time:
December 8th (Saturday)
11:00 AM
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Trailer:
About the Movie:
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
Release Date: Friday, December 14 (USA) Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey Writers: Phil Lord, Steve Ditko Stars: Cast: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Lily Tomlin, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, with Nicolas Cage and Liev Schreiber
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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed 2 is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history. ... [Read The Full Review Here]
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Could Avengers 4 show a new villain? Due to some Avengers 4 leaked merchandise, a new rumor suggests that we may see an even greater threat than Thanos in Avengers 4. In this video, I'm going to narrow down the two most likely candidates that could be the new villain in Avengers 4. Be sure to leave your thoughts in comments on what you think of these rumors and whether you'd like to see these characters be the new villain in Avengers 4.
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The Good:
Green Book doesn't waste any time to setup audiences for the level of racial tensions within the characters and setting of the film. Despite being a bit obvious, I liked the way Viggo Mortensen's character's mentality is initially portrayed with embedded racist views. You'll get the picture fairly quickly in the early kitchen scene.
With all that setup, I think it works and ties in nicely with the strongest element of this film which lies in the development of the relationship between the two main characters. Both Mortensen and Mahershala Ali's characters have their own positive and negative qualities that make their characters unique and compelling. What keeps you interested throughout the movie is just how much both characters learn and grow from one another. I appreciated how they were able to compliment one another in very unconventional ways. Despite being a cliche "Odd Couple" story, you can't help but to relate to their struggles and triumphs. The dynamic of their relationship is certainly one to be desired, and that's just one other reason this movie works.
It also helps that Ali and Mortensen have great onscreen chemistry together. They both dive deeply into their characters and make it all very believable. Their banter in the film is certainly entertaining. You'll get a kick whenever they argue or school one another about certain things. I think the "fried chicken" scene was easily one of the best scenes in the film.
One thing that caught me off guard was that this movie was genuinely funny. I appreciated how Green Book didn't feel as though it had to go out of its way to be funnier than it needed to be. However, the humor was nicely transitioned into the film, and served as a nice chaser to ease the racially tense moments in the film. The drama that stems from those racial scenes does get pretty thick and overt. As a matter of fact, as an audience viewer, you can't help but feel the tension build the closer the main characters travel further down south. That feeling of tread you most likely will experience, however, is exactly what will keep you engaged even though you know the characters are about to deal with some BS.
The Bad:
I suppose my only issue with Green Book is that it almost comes off as being a little too good to be true. It feels cookie cutter, and a little too perfectly gift wrapped at times. I know that this movie is based on a true story, but it also feels as though it's got a bit too much of that Hollywood spin. For instance, there are some pretty racist situations that happen in the movie. That's to be expected with the movie's setting being in the early 60s before the Civil Rights movement. However, there are some moments in the film that almost feel a bit too progressive for that time frame. To see "2018 progressive mindsets" exhibited back then makes the movie feel a bit too disingenuous at times. To be clear, that's not to say that people weren't progressive and everyone was just racist in the 60s. I'm just saying that what was PC or progressive in the 60s is nowhere near to that of today's society, and it's offsetting to see it displayed in this movie.
The Reason:
Green Book is definitely the feel good movie of season. It looks like a reverse "Driving Miss Daisy" while having a similar vibe to that of "The Help" or even "Hidden Figures". Given the Hollywood spin that I mentioned earlier, this movie won't make people feel uncomfortable with the racism it portrays. It's really safe in that regard because it kind of displays a bit of a fantasy and ideal relationship we all should strive for. It reminds us that if we took the time to actually get to know people who are different than us, rather than just assuming what we think we know, then maybe we can make this world a truly better place one relationship at a time.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Green Book received some Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Actor and Supporting Actor. It's an overall really good movie that definitely is worth your time and money in theaters.
Rating:8.5/10
My [Loosely based] Ratings scale 10-9 = A Must watch at any cost. 8.5- 7.5 = Theater worthy 7-6.5 = Matinee/rental worthy at best 6 = Watchable (If it's free) 5 - below = Avoid at all costs
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Creed 2 stars Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson. Adonis Creed has to face a new foe (Viktor Drago), who happens to be the son of the same man who killed his father Apollo Creed. Check out this spoiler free movie review for Creed 2 and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Fantastic Beasts 2 stars Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, and so many more. Grindelwald has escaped custody and is gathering his followers to setup his master plan to take over the world. Newt Scamander is called in by Dumbledore to help stop Grindelwald before it’s too late. Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald is in theaters now. I highly recommend to watch a Fantastic Beasts 2 Explained video after seeing the movie.
From Academy Award®-winning director Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave“) and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”) comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. “Widows” is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. “Widows” also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Daniel Kaluuya, Lukas Haas and Brian Tyree Henry.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second of five all new adventures in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World™. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of ... [Read The Full Review]
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Hey Chicago! Are you excited to see Creed II? Would you like to see it early and free? Well MGM Studios and E-Man's Movie Reviews are inviting you to a free advance screening of Creed II! These admit-two passes are first come, first serve.
About the Movie:
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.
Release Date: November 21, 2018 Director: Steven Caple Jr. Writers: Cheo Hodari Coker, Ryan Coogler Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren
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Stan Lee was nothing short of an icon, a legend and a hero in his own right. He sadly passed away November 12, 2018. Stan Lee meant a lot to many people given his many vast contributions to Marvel and the creation of many of its characters. In this video, I will share my own personal thoughts about Stan Lee, and what he meant to me. At least this is just my small way to do Stan Lee tribute and give a lot of thanks to such a genius. I think that I, and probably many others, owe an incredible amount of gratitude for Stan Lee sharing his imagination with us on a huge scale. We'll never forget the many fun filled Stan Lee cameos and of course the comic book characters he's brought to life. Feel free to share your own Stan Lee death reaction in the comments below or share any positive stories or thoughts you had about Stan Lee.
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