A week from Saturday (Nov. 15), Patrick Bromley and Smash Cut Cinema host David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...

Yours truly is hosting PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES at 7 PM on Nov. 19 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. It is nearly sold out but there will be matinees at 1 & 4. But I'll talk about the film, John Candy, road trips and more in the evening with the audience. www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...

On this date in 2022, CAUSEWAY was released. Morgan Gire & I looked at the beginning of a friendship, the dynamics of casual invitations & the normally unexplored factor of comfortability that one partner can instill in another on The Friendship Dilemma erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-17...

Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases

The Critic's Classics Series is going to have a great November at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove and we're going back-to-back with Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT on Nov. 12 and John Hughes' PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES ON Nov. 19. Tickets are available now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...

This week in physical media on the #MovieMadnessPodcast, @petersob13.bsky.social and I look at upgrades for John Woo, Peter Hyams and Tim Burton plus the film that killed Dillinger and a lot of thoughts on The Breakfast Club. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

Halloween weekend on the #MovieMadnessPodcast has 8 reviews from Steve Prokopy and myself including #Anniversary, #Hedda, #BalladofaSmallPlayer, #StitchHead, #ViolentEnds, #SelfHelp, #IWasBornThisWay and the 40th Anniversary release of #BacktotheFuture erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

Happy to once again join @weinberg.social on Overhated and lend my thoughts on 2010's THE A-TEAM which deserves a reappraisal, especially after a certain franchise tried to adopt its ridiculous level of fun.

Don't miss your chance to see David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove on Sat., Nov. 15. Patrick Bromley hosts as part of the Smash Cut Cinema series. Tickets on sale now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...

A fantastic SOLD OUT crowd last night for HALLOWEEN at Elk Grove Cinema. Thank you to Nick Digilio for hosting. The next Critic's Classics Series film is Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT on Weds, Nov. 12. Peter Sobczynski is hosting. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...

There are still a few seats tonight for the 7 PM showing of John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove with Nick Digilio hosting. The Critic's Classics Series presentation also shows the film at 1 & 4 PM. www.classiccinemas.com/f/halloween/...

Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases

This week in physical media, the #MovieMadnessPodcast with @petersob13.bsky.social and myself look at John Carpenter, Guillermo Del Toro, Abel Ferrara, Dan Curtis, Richard Stanley, Mike Nichols and the oddity of Student Bodies. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

This Wednesday at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, the Critic's Classics Series presents HALLOWEEN at 1, 4 & 7 PM. Nick Digilio hosts the evening screening and there are just a few seats left. Get them while you can. www.classiccinemas.com/f/halloween/...

Today is the last day to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in the city. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everybody at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social May 1-7, 2026 for the next edition. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

The Critic's Classics Series just got upgraded for December and we'll be showing three films instead of just two. Look what is on sale now at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove for Dec. 3, 10 & 17.

There are 3 more days to vote in the Reader poll for Best of Chicago. The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. Please vote and share if you can. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

The #MovieMadnessPodcast with myself & Steven Prokopy has 11 reviews for you this week including #SpringsteenDeliverMeFromNowhere, #AHouseofDynamite, #Bugonia, #BlueMoon, #RegrettingYou, #TheMastermind, #thehandthatrocksthecradle, #ShelbyOaks & MORE erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

Still a few days to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in in the city. Only takes a moment. If you attend we would really appreciate your support. If you haven't yet we return to the Music Box Theatre May 1-7, 2016. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

On Nov. 15 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove you can see David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY on the big screen thanks to @patrickbromley.bsky.social and Smash Cut Cinema. Get your tickets before they go! www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...

Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases

One week from today Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove is showing John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. The Critic's Classics Series presentation shows at 1, 4 & 7 PM. There are still a few seats for the evening show hosted by Nick Digilio. www.classiccinemas.com/f/halloween/...

Nominations are still open in this year's Best of Chicago poll until Sunday. If you haven't nominated The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival, we would really appreciate you taking a moment to do that for us. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

This is the final week to vote in the Chicago Reader poll and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival in the city. It's really easy. Just go here: bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

This week in physical media on the #MovieMadnessPodcast with myself & @petersob13.bsky.social we look at Cronenberg, Ti West, Herzog, William Friedkin, Oliver Stone and Altered States amongst others. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

A MUST-SEE on the big screen if you can make it.

On Weds, Oct. 29, the Critic's Classics Series presents John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN on the big screen for three shows (1-4-7 PM) at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Nick Digilio hosts the 7 PM screening which is nearly sold out so get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/halloween/...

Black Phone 2 leads the weekend. Tron: Ares becoming one of the biggest bombs of the year. Good Fortune continues a disappointing string of "R"-rated comedies. My box office report for @RottenTomatoes. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...

7 New Reviews on the #MovieMadnessPodcast this week. Steve Prokopy and I look at #BlackPhone2, #AfterTheHunt, #Frankenstein, #GoodFortune, #MrScorsese, #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou & #ThePerfectNeighbor erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

If you haven't yet voted in the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago poll for this year, head on over and nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival. We really appreciate your continued support. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

On Sat., Nov. 15 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, Patrick Bromley and Smash Cut Cinema present David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY on the big screen. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...

The Chicago Critics Film Festival will return to the @musicboxtheatre in 2026. But we would be thrilled if you would nominate us for Best Film Festival in the city in the annual Chicago Reader poll. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

What a great turnout we had last night for SHAUN OF THE DEAD at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series returns on Oct. 29 with HALLOWEEN hosted by Nick Digilio Only a few seats left. You can also look ahead to Nov. 12 when we will be showing Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT.

Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases

You have until Oct. 26 to get in your votes in the Chicago Reader poll for the Best of Chicago and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. You can do so here. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

On Nov. 12 at the Classic Cinemas - Lake, the next film in Nick Digilio's monthly screening series is Brian DePalma's fantastic BODY DOUBLE. Mark your calendars and get your tickets. www.classiccinemas.com/f/body-doubl...

My box office report for Rotten Tomatoes this weekend looks at the weak opening for TRON: ARES, where ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER ranks on a certain chart as well as the list DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE has moved up on. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...

This week in physical media on the #MovieMadnessPodcast, @petersob13.bsky.social and I talk Hammer horror, Eyes Without a Face, Jacob's Ladder, Ilsa She Wolf of the SS and the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

Don't forget to get your tickets for this week's screening of Shaun of the Dead at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. The Critic's Classics Series will be hosted by Steven Prokopy so be sure to stick around after the film for the discussion. www.classiccinemas.com/f/shaun-of-t...

The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your support in this year's Chicago Reader poll for Best Film Festival in the city. All you have to do is follow the link and nominate us. We return May 1-7, 2026 at the Music Box Theatre. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

Shane Black's new film, PLAY DIRTY, is on Amazon right now. But on Oct. 11, 1996 his screenplay for THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT hit theaters. The Friendship Dilemma Podcast looked at the relationship between Geena Davis & Samuel L. Jackson. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-22...

TEN reviews on the #MovieMadnessPodcast this week as @SteveProkopy and I look at #TronAres, #Roofman, #KissoftheSpiderWoman, #TheWomanInCabin10, #JohnCandyILikeMe, #Orwell2Plus2Equals5, #Vicious, #Deathstalker, #Fairyland & #MaintenanceRequired erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-60...

BRAND NEW EPISODE!! W/ @erikthemovieman.bsky.social and Steve Prokopy reviewing all the new movies, and Esmeralda Leon chatting about $20 Goth Smoothies, and much more. SUBSCRIBE. DOWNLOAD. LISTEN. From @radiomisfits.com radiomisfits.com/ndp393/

Seats are getting scarce for SHAUN OF THE DEAD next Weds, Oct. 15 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. The Critic's Classics Series presents Edgar Wright's classic horror comedy and Steven Prokopy will be your host and post-film discussion leader. www.classiccinemas.com/f/shaun-of-t...

he Friendship Dilemma Podcast is back with a new episode. Morgan Eliza Gire and I look at Harold Ramis' still overlooked STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY and the special friendship between Al Franken and Laura San Giacomo. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-27...

This Saturday at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove you can see DONNIE DARKO on the big screen as part of Patrick Bromley's Smash Cut Cinema. Oct. 11 at 10 PM. Get your tickets now before the world ends. www.classiccinemas.com/f/donnie-dar...

Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases

The Critic's Classics Series presentation of Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead next Weds, Oct. 15 with Steve Prokopy hosting may be sold out by then. But there are still plenty of tickets available at Elk Grove Cinema. Get them now while you can.https://www.classiccinemas.com/f/shaun-of-the-dead/1920

If you're a fan of The Chicago Critics Film Festival or simply just want to do us a solid we would really appreciate your nomination in this year's Best of Chicago poll from the Chicago Reader for Best Film Festival in the city. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

Bold choice to make Jodie Turner-Smith in Tron: Ares sound like post-Vger Persis Khambatta in Star Trek: TMP