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Review: In James Gunn’s DC-Verse, Supergirl May be Derivative, but She’s a Heroine in Her Own Right Nevertheless

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Review: Shallow, Predictable Respect Ultimately Disrespects the Great Aretha Franklin’s Legacy

How is it possible for a music-centered biopic to feature fantastic music, heartfelt performances, and a story about triumph over trauma and still end up teaching us nothing about its […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • August 13, 2021
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    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Set in a Video Game World, Free Guy Features Vibrant Visuals But Mediocre Humor

    The challenge I’ve always put to filmmakers who choose to adapt a video game into a movie is to make it accessible to someone who has never played a modern […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • August 13, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Preview

    Preview: Twin Stick Shooter Clid the Snail Emphasizes Methodical Combat and Exploration

    What do you get when you take a snail, arm him to the teeth and give him a bad attitude? Developer Weird Beluga has an answer to that question with […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 12, 2021
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    Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/12 and Beyond

    While everything seems to be open like the old days, there is still that looming presence of the Delta variant in the background threatening all we’ve done to get back […]

  • Julian Ramirez
  • August 12, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Review

    Review: Foreclosed Is All Style With Frustrating Gameplay

    Oh, what potential you had, Foreclosed. What potential. It’s heartbreaking, really. Starting off this review, I was instantly enamored with Foreclosed’s presentation: a slick, comic book style that combined different […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 12, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Review

    Review:  Ignore the Cute Exterior; Gelly Break Deluxe Will End Friendships

      I really love cooperative games, and while cooperative platformers can be difficult, they’re also some of the most rewarding. Gelly Break Deluxe really puts that to the test. It’s […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 12, 2021
    • Classical , Festivals , Reviews

    Review: Grant Park Orchestra’s Unmistakable Tchaikovsky and Violin Virtuosity

    Suppose you walked into the Grant Park Music Festival concert last weekend at the beginning of the featured composition. You didn’t know what piece was going to be performed and didn’t pick up a […]

  • Bob Benenson
  • August 11, 2021
    • Games & Tech , Review

    Review: No Longer Home Explores Existential Crises and Societal Expectations

    Narrative driven games are a favorite of mine. I love a good story hook to keep me exploring and drive me to the end. It’s why I love events like […]

  • Marielle Bokor
  • August 11, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Review

    Review: Jupiter Hell Manages Kinetic Action in a Turn-Based Format

    I grew up playing all sorts of first person shooters because of Doom—so I’m obviously happy that the Doom franchise is alive and well, and still inspiring games outside of […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 11, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Preview

    Preview: Glitchpunk Is Throwback Open World Anarchy with a Neon Veneer

    I searched Glitchpunk’s Steam page for any reference to early Grand Theft Auto games, specifically the first two, but I’m surprised to find no mention. That’s because, if you’re at […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 10, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Review

    Review: Lawn Mowing Simulator Is the Best Lawn Mowing Video Game Ever, Whatever That’s Worth

    The phenomenon of slow TV is somewhat recent—who knew that people would enjoy watching mundane things like fires burning or the countryside from inside of a train. Video games have […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 10, 2021
    • Game , Games & Tech , Review

    Review: Blightbound Is Best With Friends

    I’m a huge fan of cooperative multiplayer games. I love brawlers and action role-playing games, especially if you can play them with friends, either locally or online.  Blightbound looked like […]

  • Antal Bokor
  • August 10, 2021
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