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Paul Thomas Anderson movies, ranked by how much they make you cry in the shower
Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 9/22/25 Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 9/22/25

Paul Thomas Anderson movies, ranked by how much they make you cry in the shower

Friends, if you haven’t cried in the shower after a PTA film, do you even like cinema?

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‘Whiplash’ Live in Concert: 5 Takeaways
Assorted Flavors Chad Comello 9/16/25 Assorted Flavors Chad Comello 9/16/25

‘Whiplash’ Live in Concert: 5 Takeaways

Our thoughts on seeing Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago as part of a live concert experience conducted by Justin Hurwitz.

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How to Be A Good (or Bad) Movie Friend
Assorted Flavors Tom Caroccia 9/12/25 Assorted Flavors Tom Caroccia 9/12/25

How to Be A Good (or Bad) Movie Friend

Great friendships are some of the most unforgettable parts of the best movies, but toxic friendships can be just as memorable. Here are 4 traits that make movie friends stand the test of time—for better or worse.

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The Pros and Cons of Living in the ‘Home Alone’ House
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 9/8/25 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 9/8/25

The Pros and Cons of Living in the ‘Home Alone’ House

In honor of his new memoir Home But Alone No More: The Untold Story of the Home Alone House, we asked John Abendshien for the highs and lows of his Home Alone experience.

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Why ‘Unbreakable’ is the best superhero movie of the 21st century
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 8/19/25 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 8/19/25

Why ‘Unbreakable’ is the best superhero movie of the 21st century

Superhero movies have spent 25 years avenging, multiversing, and dispensing justice. But M. Night Shyamalan’s 2000 masterpiece Unbreakable set the standard from the start.

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Why ‘Back to the Future’ is Eternal
Assorted Flavors Becca Schwind 7/25/25 Assorted Flavors Becca Schwind 7/25/25

Why ‘Back to the Future’ is Eternal

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, here are 5 reasons Back to the Future remains an iconic cultural phenomenon.

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Minor Characters in ‘Back to the Future’, Ranked
Assorted Flavors Chad Comello 7/21/25 Assorted Flavors Chad Comello 7/21/25

Minor Characters in ‘Back to the Future’, Ranked

Marty, Doc, and Biff are iconic names in movie history. But what about other citizens of Hill Valley?

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6 Unorthodox Religious Films to Watch After ‘Dogma’
Assorted Flavors Justin Bower 6/3/25 Assorted Flavors Justin Bower 6/3/25

6 Unorthodox Religious Films to Watch After ‘Dogma’

If you loved (or even hate-watched) Dogma, Kevin Smith’s polarizing religious comedy that’s back in theaters for its 25th anniversary, you’ll want to give these other unconventional faith-based films a try.

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6 Movie Franchises That Need to Stop
Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 5/22/25 Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 5/22/25

6 Movie Franchises That Need to Stop

Despite their best intentions, some franchises just beat a dead story so relentlessly that it’s an embarrassing cash grab for everyone involved.

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Meet the Filmmakers of the 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 4/28/25 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 4/28/25

Meet the Filmmakers of the 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

A brief Q&A featuring the films and filmmakers of the 15th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.

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‘La La Land’ Live: 5 Takeaways
Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 4/8/25 Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 4/8/25

‘La La Land’ Live: 5 Takeaways

‘La La Land’ is one of my all-time favorite movies, so being able to see La La Land Live in Chicago with the film’s composer Justin Hurwitz conducting was a thing to behold. Here’s what I loved about this very, very exciting experience.

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I Love You A Latke: The Gelt-y Pleasure of Hanukkah Rom-Coms
Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 12/18/24 Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 12/18/24

I Love You A Latke: The Gelt-y Pleasure of Hanukkah Rom-Coms

Here are 6 cozy and/or cringey Hallmark Hanukkah movies to make your holiday couch time more festive.

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How Did Christmas Movies Become “A Thing”?
Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 12/12/24 Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 12/12/24

How Did Christmas Movies Become “A Thing”?

A very merry investigation.

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Buzz’s Stuff in ‘Home Alone’, Ranked
Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 12/11/24 Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 12/11/24

Buzz’s Stuff in ‘Home Alone’, Ranked

An ode to the impressively chaotic bedroom collection of Kevin McCallister’s oafish older brother.

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Our Favorite Theatergoing Experiences of the 21st Century
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/13/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/13/24

Our Favorite Theatergoing Experiences of the 21st Century

Tears, cheers, and other highlights from 25 years of going to the movies.

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The Most Unforgettable Performances of the 21st Century
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/7/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/7/24

The Most Unforgettable Performances of the 21st Century

Presidents and priests, troubadours and troublemakers—here are the 21st century performances that have stuck with us the most.

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Places You Do Not Want to See the Closet Guy from ‘Hereditary’
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/29/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/29/24

Places You Do Not Want to See the Closet Guy from ‘Hereditary’

A non-exhaustive list.

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How to Casually Bring Up Your Favorite Stephen King Movie Adaptation on a First Date
Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 10/16/24 Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 10/16/24

How to Casually Bring Up Your Favorite Stephen King Movie Adaptation on a First Date

Not that I've ever done that before...

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Family-Friendly Horror Starter Pack
Assorted Flavors Cesar Caballero 10/4/24 Assorted Flavors Cesar Caballero 10/4/24

Family-Friendly Horror Starter Pack

If you’re a horror aficionado and want to share your love of this amazing genre with your little ones, here are some family-friendly frights you can try introducing them to. 

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New England FTW and Other ‘Salem’s Lot’ Takeaways
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/3/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/3/24

New England FTW and Other ‘Salem’s Lot’ Takeaways

First-look thoughts on the new remake of the classic Stephen King vampire thriller.

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