I Saw The Film Festival Glow: Chicago Critics Film Festival 2024 (Part 1 of 2)
Essays for the newsletter can wait, there are new films to be excited about thanks to one of the best film festivals on the planet, curated by Chicago critics.
#48: "X French Tee-Shirt" - Shudder to Think
What is this? What it's about? Why's it mostly just one chord? Who cares! It rocks
#47: Savannah Smiles (1982) (dir. Pierre De Moro)
Once again, not an objectively "great" movie, but to a 7-year-old kid who had just moved away from friends, something about this one hit home back then. Now as an adult, there are new reasons to cry.
New Movie Reviews (04.14.24)
New reviews are back! Viewing recent movies, writing reviews at least once a month; shooting for a minimum of four. That’ll change soon once the Chicago Critics Film Festival commences!
Beyond The Sight & Sound Canon (thanks, They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?)
While waiting for the next Substack piece this week, take a look at the contribution I made to TSPDT's incredible new list. Love this website for us movie nerds who love ranking titles.
#46: "All My Friends" - Souled American
OK, the April Fool's joke is over. And no, this is not the LCD Soundsystem song. This is the polar opposite. A remarkable band that all people need to hear ASAP even if you don't end up loving them.
04.01.24: "Break My Stride" - Matthew Wilder
My Substack is back on April 1st (!) with a song that still destroys me, moves me to tears and makes me grateful to be alive. You know it's the greatest song ever! Happy April Fool's :)