Hey Camper! You’re in for a wild ride here at Camp Crystal Lake. Here are some tips on what to bring when you arrive on Friday the 13th.

Assorted FlavorsNatalie PohorskiJuly 22, 2024Summer, Horror, Friday the 13th

‘Twisters’ is a Whirlwind of Charisma, Country, and Crowd-Pleasing Fun

5 takes on the new action thriller starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Sugar HighElliott CuffJuly 19, 2024Twisters, Action, Twister

Don’t Dream It’s Over: An All-American Summer in ‘Adventureland’

Movies like Greg Mottola’s 2009 comedy Adventureland remind me what it was like to meet that final transitional stage of youth, full of excitement and apprehension in equal measure.

The ScoopElliott CuffJuly 16, 2024Summer, Comedy, Adventureland

‘Us’ is the Perfect Summer Movie

The summer vibes in Jordan Peele’s 2019 psychological thriller are scary good.

Assorted FlavorsNatalie PohorskiJuly 15, 2024Summer, Horror, Us

Summer, ‘The Sandlot’, and the Legends That Never Die

There are many moments in The Sandlot that make it an iconic sports film, but it also holds up as a surprisingly deep experience.

The ScoopJustin BowerJuly 11, 2024The Sandlot, Summer, Coming of Age

A Guy’s Guide to Watching ‘Dirty Dancing’

Think the 1987 Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze drama is “just a chick flick”? Guess again, bro.

Assorted FlavorsCinema SugarJuly 9, 2024Summer, Dirty Dancing

Top 10 Road Trip Movies

There’s just something cinematic about the open road.

5 Deeply Relatable Quotes from Vada in ‘My Girl’

Amidst its summery atmosphere and the cavity-sweet story, Howard Zieff’s My Girl has wisdom that’ll make you say, “Girl, same.”

Assorted FlavorsKevin PrchalJuly 5, 2024Summer, My Girl

‘Birdman’ Live at Ravinia: 5 Takeaways

What we loved about Ravinia Festival’s 10th anniversary screening of ‘Birdman’, which included a live performance by the film’s solo drum composer Antonio Sánchez.

Assorted FlavorsCinema SugarJune 28, 2024Birdman

The Miracle of Robin Williams

He had a gift unlike anything the world had seen. And in reflecting on his death 10 years later, I realized how that gift changed, guided, and affirmed me—and his young co-stars—in more ways than one.

The ScoopKevin PrchalJune 27, 2024Comedy, Pride

Drew Barrymore’s Most Memorable Movie Hairstyles

The longtime Drew Barrymore fans and creators of the How Do You Drew podcast pick their favorite Drew ‘dos.

Assorted FlavorsAnne Olivares & Ashley RoseJune 26, 2024Comedy

Interview: Drummer Antonio Sánchez on Scoring ‘Birdman’

12+1 questions about getting pitched by Alejandro González Iñárritu, performing the score live, misconceptions about jazz musicians, his favorite comedies, and more.

Maker's DozenCinema SugarJune 24, 2024Birdman, Comedy, Oscars

Edgar Wright’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ Is the Fried Gold Standard for Genre Mixology

Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End are effective comedies in their own right, but it’s how they brilliantly meld with other genres that makes them so exceptional and enduring.

The ScoopElliott CuffJune 20, 2024Comedy, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, The World's End, Action

The Funniest Old Hollywood Comedies You Might Have Missed

I’ve loved classic Hollywood for as long as I can remember. Here are some of my favorite underrated comedies from that era.

Gosh! 7 Surprising Facts About ‘Napoleon Dynamite’

Make yourself a dang case-a-dila and read this 20th anniversary celebration of Jared Hess’ quirky micro-budget Sundance comedy.

Assorted FlavorsTim CollinsJune 13, 2024Comedy, High School, Coming of Age, Napoleon Dynamite

‘In the Heights’ Sings of COVID-Era America

A sudden crisis with an unknown duration. Increased outdoor interaction with neighbors and friends. Personal and political discontentment spilling out into the public square. Sound familiar?

The ScoopChad ComelloJune 11, 2024Musicals, In the Heights