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 9-year-old George crafted pixel-perfect flamingos, his parents monitored the chat and cheered every tiger enclosure, an immersive ritual that, until recently, felt unthinkable for a family once wary of “screen time.”
Read MoreFor 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 Ridley Scott blind spot beach. Once again, Will brings us to something he missed with the Demi Moore vehicle G.I. Jane. Don was there in 1997 to enjoy the Demi Moore hype of this one and brings it back to the present day, especially post-Substance.
Read MoreFor their 209th episode, two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue their retrospective race through the Mission: Impossible series. For this show, the gents cover the Christopher McQuarrie takeover of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. These two movies have equal shares of quality and presposterousness fitting this franchise.
Read MoreFor their 208th episode, two "Council of Elrond" film critics, two space cadet dads, and two non-botany teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a trip to the next planet in the solar system to cover a Ridley Scott blindspot. Don has long loved and celebrated The Martian in its ten years of existence, but Will had never seen it until prepping for this show. Enjoy getting space-y with these guys.
Read MoreCelebrating its 11th year gracing the Chicagoland area with delightful film selections with Irish flair, the annual Irish American Movie Hooley, presented by Hibernian Media, proudly returns to the historic Wilmette Theatre in Wilmette, Illinois. The event spans three films across three nights from September 26th to September 28th. It’s the only Irish American film festival in the world, and this year, the festival organizers are so excited to present three extraordinary films.
Read MoreThe Oak Park Illinois Film Festival enjoyed its inaugural year in 2024. Created as a celebration of cinema connected to the titular affluent western suburb of Chicago, the OPILFF brought together audiences and filmmakers at a gala opening at the Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre and a full-day program of over 15 films. The distinctive and valuable festival returns for its second year in 2025 with another excellent kick-off event and a two-day schedule of feature-length and short film selections
Read MoreThe elements of the classic “film noir” genre have found success and inspired other movies for almost a century. Cracking with style, crime, and tension, they are the epitome of the expression “They don’t make them like they used to.” Here in September, fans of noir movies have an oasis arriving nearby with the Music Box Theatre’s annual Noir City: Chicago program.
Read MoreThere’s something special about watching a film on the big screen. The surround sound, the visuals, and the shared atmosphere of excitement make the cinema experience hard to replicate at home. Ticket prices, snacks, and add-ons can quickly turn a fun night out into a costly indulgence.
Read MorePassing on what you’ve learned to kids or grandkids—or even a younger coworker—should feel rewarding, right? Sometimes, though, it gets a little weird. You want to share something important, but you don’t want to sound like you’re giving a lecture or making them roll their eyes and wish they were somewhere else. We’ve all been there, and truthfully, nobody wants to come off as condescending, especially when all you really want is to help.
Read MoreSan Antonio’s housing market doesn’t wait for anyone. One week, buyers are bidding aggressively; the next, interest slows as mortgage rates climb or new listings flood the market. For sellers, that volatility can turn a hopeful timeline into months of uncertainty, all while expenses like taxes, insurance, and upkeep keep adding up. The longer a property sits, the more it costs—both in dollars and in stress.
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Read MoreMovies reflect the choices we make as people, showing both the excitement and the danger of pursuing what we want. Beneath the drama, movies about debt reveal how money slips away, turning small decisions into heavy burdens.
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