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Do you agree or disagree with our opinions on the 2023 Oscar nominee list? Let us know (with kindness and respect) in the comments below. Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicking The Seat http://www.kickseat.com/ Twitter @KICKSEAT YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3kngIP7djl1CsEyppoalA Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago and Tour Guide for Chicago films! https://...

Oscar Nominated Filmmaker David McGowan opens up about his film program in Rwanda. Information for the site can be found here. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rwandan-wildlife-filmmaking-course/x/3010600#/ Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to...

Fresh out of the press/promo screening Chicago Critics Cati Glidewell and Tarek Foyoumi have high accolade praise for Cocaine Bear. Guest info: Cati Glidewell write new reviews every week on her website http://theblondeinfront.com catch her  @theblondeinfront  Tarek Foyoumi is a member of the Chicago Indi Critics who reviews all the latest and greatest movies each week https://movieswithtarek.com

Filmed right after the Chicago press screening for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" Cati Glidewell @theblondeinfront and I split between time and space with opposite opinions on Marvel Studios latest film. You can read my review for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantomania here https://www.ypareviews.com/blog/2023/2/15/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantomania-promises-a-lot-but-delivers-very-little

Why 'She Said' Shouldn't Be Ignored by YPA Reviews

Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has A Lesson, and The Cinephile Hissyfit invited me to his hometown in Peotone, to join a panel at Lodgecon 2022. Added to the panel was film critic and marketing genius Annie Banks from Chuck Load of Comics. Together the three of us ask if Hollywood is creatively bankrupt. Here’s what we think.

A double bill! In conjunction with the Chicago International Film Festival, I interviewed Lila Neugebauer, on her directorial debut Causeway, premiering on Apple TV+ and theaters on November 4th. Then I spoke with Rodrigo Garcia, a seasoned writer in Hollywood who has an affinity for nuanced conversations. His latest film, Raymond & Ray, follows the path of two brothers whose tumultuous father's f...

Joining me today are film critics Pat McDonald and Cati Glidewell to discuss Netflix's feel-good movie of the year. Mike Crowley is a member of the Chicago Indi Critics https://chicagoindiecritics.org Editor for 25YL https://25yearslatersite.com and owner of YPA reviews https://www.ypareviews.com Cati Glidewell is the owner and Head Blonde in Charge at @theblondeinfront on Instagram, Facebook, and...

NYC Underground filmmaker, Sujewa Ekanayake chats with me online during my COVID Quarantine about his newest, unconventional romantic comedy, The Secret Society for Slow Romance, available for FREE on YouTube-https://youtu.be/pU_B_7HAU_U Links to Sujewa's socials and material Sujewa Twitter - https://twitter.com/sujewafantastic Sujewa new Patreon - for indie filmmakers, indie film fans, and people...

Today I grab a glass to speak with filmmaker Michael Glover Smith about his new feature "Relative" which has been garnering critical acclaim through the Chicago film circuit. Mike and I discuss why we choose to stay in Chicago over Los Angeles, our love for independent film, Batman 1989, classic cinema, the healing process of film, and why Mr. Smith's movie about family stands above most of the re...

Every year Chicago's top critics pick their favorite movies from the prestigious film festivals held around the country, to bring to audiences in the midwest at the historic Music Box Theater. This year offered some real f****d movies with lots to talk about. Breaking down these films with me are longtime couple and critics, Al and Linda Learner from MoviesandShakers.com My interview with Stefan F...

I interview documentary filmmaker Stefan Forbes about the toxic masculine culture that dominates our police force instead of embracing the nonviolent negotiation tactics of Harvey Schlossberg. A tactic that is proven to save thousands of lives. I implore you to see "Hold Your Fire." Opening today, May 20, 2022, at the Gene Siskel Film Center and Wilmette Theater. Hold Your Fire Website:https://www...

A night that should be remembered for Coda's historic win for the deaf community is instead drowned in Oscar drama. Guest Info: Al and Linda Learner are longtime Chicago film critics. https://moviesandshakers.com https://www.youtube.com/c/moviesandshakers/featured #SummerofSoul #Oscars2022 #WillSmith Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhx...

Swinging by the bar is Chicago Comedian Adam Burke to discuss the 1941 British propoganda film "49th Parallel" a fictional story about a company of Germans stranded on the hostile grounds of Canada. #movies #49thParallel #classicfilms You can catch Adam Burke live at the Real Irish Comedy Tour. Info on tickets and tour dates can be found here. http://realirishcomedytour.com/comedians/adam/ If you...

Here's why we four Chicago Critics liked it so much. SPOILERS! LISTEN TO THE REVIEW AFTER SEEING THE FILM Ian Simmons from Kicking the Seat https://kickseat.com/ Don Shannahan from Every Movie Has A Lesson, 25 Years Later, and The Cinephile Hissyfit. https://25yearslatersite.com/ https://www.everymoviehasalesson.com/ David Fowlie from Keeping it Reel, https://keeping-it-reel.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dRrHG...

Chicago Indi Filmmaker Johnny Lange loved West Side Story where Chicago film critics Mike Crowley felt indifferent. Who do you agree with? Guest Info: You can find Johnny's film's here. (link pending) Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=...

I join fellow critic Annie Banks to talk about our thoughts of going to a large public indoor event during COVID. Guest Info: Watch my video report from Wizard World for 25YL linked here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UkMfdHU_Wc Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written r...

It's good, but how good? Guest info. Sujewa Ekanayake is an Underground Filmmaker and hardcore cinephile whose releasing his new feature film "The Secret Society for Slow Romance." Checkout the info for all his material. Here https://twitter.com/sujewafantastic?fbclid=IwAR0HV0nj8FnSaYAsf4hqckWx0LZA3mBRChRWkni5PZQc8ftb0N7zA7WT2QQ John Davies is an avid collector of films from across the globe to br...

Mike loved it, Pat didn't. Who do you agree with? SPOILERS-YOU'VE BEEN WARNED My written review for No Time To Die https://www.ypareviews.com/blog/2021/9/29/no-time-to-die-dutifully-carries-out-daniel-craigs-final-mission Pat’s No Time to Die Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j14vCtZPrP4 Guest Info: Pat McDonald-Chicago Film Critic, and owner of Hollywood Chicago Pat McDonald is a writer for...

Checkout my written review for the film here https://www.ypareviews.com/blog/2021/8/4/the-suicide-squad-james-gunn-gets-it Don Shanahan joins me to discuss why this film is indeed THE Suicide Squad. Don Shanahan is Rotten Tomatoes approved Chicago Critic who runs "Every Movie Has A Lesson" Co Hosts "The Cinephile Hissyfit" and writes for 25YL.com You can checkout all his links here https://linktr....

Unable to see it for myself, my buddy Curtis Shaw Flagg (who knows way more about sports than I do) watched Space Jam: A New Legacy to provide his de-hyped, unbiased opinion. NOTE: Sorry about my hot levels. They didn't appear to peak in OBS until I played back the recording. Guest Info: Curtis Shaw Flagg is the Director of Operations at Laugh Factory Chicago http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/chic...

I speak with LaKeith Stanfield, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr and other members involved with "Judas and The Black Messiah" about the failed education system, the misconception on the Black Panther movement and other topics relating to the film. To see the video of these interviews hop on over here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JracGyH0lw&feature=youtu.be Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my...

WGN's morning sports anchor Pat Tomasulo and I talk about one of my favorite documentaries of last year, his initial hatred for the Bulls that transitioned into respect and my boxing days. I wanted to play an NBA game with Micael Jordan in it but was too snowed out to get one so I played one of my all time favorites NBA Jam on SNES. #TheLastDance #ChicagoBulls #ScottiePippen #DennisRodman #PatToma...

Aaron White from Feelin’ Film Podcast and I look over last years Sonic The Hedgehog and why it’s one of the few miraculously well done video game movies. Guest Info: Aaron White is the host and creator of Feelin' Film Podcast where he judges movies on an emotional experience instead of technical merit. http://feelinfilm.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Y-wKv-w92mQhVe5xOVzkxQIRj92Nlk86g3Sfod782N-a4TIdet7yN51w #son...

Before America has been in a civil war with a casualty life of 620,000, Today we are approaching what appear to be a new rise of the confederacy within a new civil war with COVID taking in an American casualty list of 389,000 with more to come. Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” looks at the time when a man was faced with similar catastrophes, but was able to steer the sheep towards the sands of time fo...