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Blast From The Past: Eddie and The Cruisers

By Parker Otto | May 23, 2019

There have been many fictional movie bands. From Spinal Tap to Stillwater, they are groups that have inspired people just as much as real rock groups but one initially flew under the water in 1983 only to get a cult following. That band was Eddie and...

Quentin Tarantino film premiers trailer and wows Cannes Film Festival

By Parker Otto | May 22, 2019

After a teaser trailer was released March 20, a full length trailer was released for director Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” Monday. The film will tell the story of actor Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and his stunt...

Blast From the Past: Across The Universe

By Parker Otto | May 21, 2019

Jukebox musicals are a hit or miss genre with some proving to be misses such as “Mamma Mia” or “Moulin Rouge!” and others being very entertaining including “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” and “The Blues Brothers.” “Across the Universe”...

Blast From The Past: Hot Space

By Parker Otto | May 20, 2019

With the release of the biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” in November, a killer performance at the 91st Academy Awards in February and an upcoming North American tour starting July 10, Queen is on fire. The music that their current and past members have...

Blast From The Past: The Blues Brothers

By Parker Otto | May 17, 2019

Illinois, Chicago in particular, has been the subject of many films including “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “The Fugitive” and “Wayne’s World.” However, all of these films can’t hold a candle to one of the most endearing symbols of Illinois...

Daily Playlist: Pink Floyd

Daily Playlist: Bob Dylan

By Parker Otto | May 16, 2019

Bob Dylan is a man who needs no introduction. His songs have become a staple of music in both the rock and folk genres by integrating simple melodies with powerful lyrics. His career has been controversial and influential with many artists including Jimi...

Trailer for “Watchmen” series revealed

By Parker Otto | May 16, 2019

Just when people thought they could cancel their HBO Go accounts after “Game of Thrones” ended, HBO released the first trailer for their upcoming series “Watchmen” on May 8. The series is based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name by...

Blast From The Past: Meddle

By Parker Otto | May 15, 2019

Pink Floyd is well known for their early efforts such as 1967’s “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” and their commercially successful years of the 70s but between these two periods came an album that is not only underrated but also saw the band’s...

‘Detective Pikachu’ brings Pokémon franchise to new audience

By Parker Otto | May 15, 2019

After the release of “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” it’s safe to say that any film, no matter how ridiculous the premise, will be good as long as it has Ryan Reynolds. While many might shudder at the idea of a live-action Pokémon film, the creators...