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Film & TV

FILE - The currently closed AMC Burbank 16 movie theatres complex is pictured on April 29, 2020, in Burbank, Calif. After several false starts, the film industry is hoping to bring new releases back into movie theaters in late August. But for blockbusters, it may mean rethinking opening weekend and returning to a more gradual rollout through international and U.S. territories. Gone for now are the days of massive global openings. And theater owners say if they don't get new films soon, they may not make it to 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Are movie theaters doomed?

John Cotter July 25, 2020

Back in March, I was genuinely attempting to make bets with friends as to whether Disney’s heavily-marketed “Mulan” live-action film was to be released as planned, or pushed back due to COVID-19,...

Rob Brown, Ashley Johnson, Sullivan Stapleton, Ennis Esmer, and Jaimie Alexander in Blindspot.

REVIEW: Season opener of “Blindspot” shows that it is on its way out

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic May 27, 2020

Blindspot’s season opener proves that it has run its course and it is ready to bow out.  The NBC show has been on for four seasons, and the fifth season has been confirmed to be it's last. "Blindspot"...

REVIEW: In ‘The Last Dance’ final episodes, ‘it’s all about basketball’

REVIEW: In ‘The Last Dance’ final episodes, ‘it’s all about basketball’

Logan Peterson May 25, 2020

The final two episodes of “The Last Dance” come crashing in like a bat out of hell, only this time, it’s all about basketball. For weeks, the series gave us insight into the inner-turmoil of the...

1986's 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' shot in Chicago.

The iconic films of Chicago

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2020

From 1896’s “The Tramp and the Dog” to 2019’s “I Used To Go Here” and everything in between, Chicago is a filmmaker’s dream and has been the home of several iconic movies.  Whether big...

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REVIEW: Ghost of Jordan’s father looms in “Last Dance”

Logan Peterson May 21, 2020

Like many of our greatest and most prolific athletes, Michael Jordan’s career and legacy are shaped by the relationship with his father. Episodes seven and eight of “The Last Dance” are framed...

"Midnight Gospel's" main character Clancy Gilroy.

REVIEW: ‘Midnight Gospel’ offers a surreal, animated journey of self-reflection

Xavier Ortega, Photo Chief May 13, 2020

At first glance, “The Midnight Gospel” looks like a show similar to “Adventure Time” or “Ricky and Morty” with an animation style that feels very surreal and psychedelic at times. Once you...

"Rick and Morty."

REVIEW: ‘Rick and Morty’ returns to melt our brains, make us laugh

Logan Peterson May 10, 2020

They love to keep us waiting, but “Rick and Morty” finally has finally returned for the second half of season four. After a five month hiatus, the series returns with what is perhaps the most bizarre,...

"Unorthodox."

REVIEW: ‘Unorthodox’ draws viewers into its tale of escaping from Hassidic community, arranged marriage

Tommy Virgl May 8, 2020

“Unorthodox” is a Netflix mini-series loosely based on Deborah Feldman’s autobiography: “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots.” The series follows Esty (played by Shira Haas),...

"The Last Dance."

REVIEW: ‘The Last Dance’ remains engrossing in latest episodes

Logan Peterson May 7, 2020

“The Last Dance” continues strong, with further emphasis on Jordan’s fame, which may have led to his leaving the game for good. Episodes three and four are focused on Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson,...

Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle."

REVIEW: ‘Too Hot To Handle’ comes in hot as Netflix’s new dating show

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic May 7, 2020

Premiering in April amid social distancing and stay-at-home orders, “Too Hot To Handle” introduced itself as a dating show with a unique twist. The show follows a group of ten insanely attractive,...

REVIEW: 'Bad Education' examines largest public school embezzlement case but isn't fair to all characters

REVIEW: ‘Bad Education’ examines largest public school embezzlement case but isn’t fair to all characters

John Cotter May 5, 2020

The school system, at its fundamental level, is meant to educate, lead and inspire the youth. The past years have shown us countless controversies and meddling monetary flubs at the collegiate level. But...

Pop culture hills I would die on: 'Tangled' is better than 'Frozen' in every way

Pop culture hills I would die on: ‘Tangled’ is better than ‘Frozen’ in every way

Mary Rose Weber May 4, 2020

This is not a flex, but it sounds like one: I saw "Frozen" opening weekend. Before “Let it Go” became inescapable and grating, hordes of Olaf merchandise flew off shelves and the wickedly talented...

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