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New Spielberg & Physical Media Reviews

New Spielberg & Physical Media Reviews

The break didn't last too long since I'm back to writing some more but podcasting is still on hiatus for another six weeks or so. In the meantime, there's not only a new Spielberg movie coming out, there are reviews of a graphic novel and some physical media here too!

Backrooms (2026) (dir. Kane Parsons)

Backrooms (2026) (dir. Kane Parsons)

The problem lately is that most modern horror is entertaining without being truly haunting and thought-provoking. Lately, the credits roll and the film leaves me and I think about what I have to do the next day. I want to be left with something that requires processing what I’

Media Mixtape #5 Premieres Tonight

Media Mixtape #5 Premieres Tonight

Do you love music, music videos, having fun, etc.? Perhaps you want to multi-task with your computer screen/TV on the background but still want to look up on occasion for some hits of pleasure, joy and laughter?! TUNE IN TONIGHT!

Souled American's Sanctions + Remake (dir. Ross McElwee)

Souled American's Sanctions + Remake (dir. Ross McElwee)

I know I'm taking a break from writing but first... two of my favorite artists came back from their own extended break and I need to say this all right now before I step back. These works of art are important.

So this is 48?

So this is 48?

Happy birthday, here are some words from me! Including ones about mental health, what I'm up to, why I'm struggling and why there's hope.

Taking A Much-Needed Extended Break

Taking A Much-Needed Extended Break

Jim here with an important update that I hope you'll read

Chicago Film Festivals Are Coming Soon!

Chicago Film Festivals Are Coming Soon!

Of course, I'll be helping out and covering the Chicago Critics Film Festival. In addition, Doc10 is happening around the same time. The latter is always great too - and their lineup has been announced! Read all about it below!