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Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at one of the best drama's of the year boasting 3 nominated performances in #MarriageStory. Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7653254/ FEATURING: Lou Hare, Tim Tierney & Erin McCabe WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a packed panel to discuss what very well might be taking home the top #Oscar prize this year; the epic World War 1 one-shot #1917. April 6th 1917. As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message, that will stop 1,600 men, from walking straight into a deadly trap. IMDB PAGE: h...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at the true story of one of the most tumultuous times in American media history and the 3-time nominated #Bombshell. A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6394270 FEATURING: Brett Rutherford & Vanessa Ferguson WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OU...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at what many consider the best female performance of the year in the late-life biopic #Judy. Legendary performer Judy Garland  arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7549996/ FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Brandon Davis & Sara Baltusevich WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a breakdown of the wire-to-wire best-reviewed film of 2019; Bong Joon-Ho's searing social drama #Parasite. All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668 FEATURING: Ry...

#Classics is back in the midst of all the #Oscar craziness. But in the spirit of the big awards, they're taking a look at an instant dramedy classic in #TheApartment. A man tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053604/ FEATURING: Brandon Davis, Erin McCabe & Eri...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at one of the earlier released titles of the year in the racing true story #FordVFerrari. American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. IMDB PAGE: https://ww...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at the most original, infuriating and quite possibly brilliant film of the year with Taika Waititi's #JojoRabbit. A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384 FEATURING: Brandon Davis, Ryan Lootens and Brett Rutherford WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNU...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at the most nominated and quite possibly the most divisive film of the year; the 11-time nominee #Joker. In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck embarks on a downward-spiral of social revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his infamous alter-ego: "The Joker". IMDB PAGE:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt72864...

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a look at #Netflix's #TwoPopes, the drama no one saw coming and the two nominated performances that power it. Featuring: Craig McFarland & Ryan Lootens WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING PARTY AT THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS. http://www.hcfta.org/event/dfac478959deefddd480bc7fdb146986?fbclid=IwAR3ZGoPSuOKJhdYcxWf1AnHGunX7r6vMgqN4...

The #OscarSpotlight series continues! Martin Scorcese's  The Irishman  is next up as we re-release our #FullDisclosure review from last year. A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. IMDB PAGE:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006 FEATURING: Lou Hare, Erin McCabe & Ryan Lootens WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING PARTY AT THE HOOGLAND CE...

The Oscars are here and once again the Front Row Network is giving you comprehensive coverage with our #OscarSpotlight series. Here we'll break down all of the most-nominated films and break down all of the categories. We start it out with Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's iconic novel #LittleWomen. Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner & Sara Baltusevich WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND AN...

January 13, 2020 We're proud to debut our newest mini-show on the network: BOX OFFICE MINUTE. Here we will give you the rundown on what won the weekend at the theaters.  1917 opens big as the box office boasts only one new-comer in the top 5. FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpod.com   FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprilli...

The movie awards season is continuing with the nominations for the 92nd Annual Academy awards. As usual we will be giving your our comprehensive coverage including multiple Oscar Spotlights. But for now, here is our rapid reaction to the Oscar nominations for 2020. Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner & Ryan Lootens WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING PARTY AT THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR T...

It's the end of the year so it is time once again for the 5th Annual Geek Year In Review crossover podcast extravaganza! This year we welcome back our good friends Jeremie Bailey from the Lincoln's Legends podcast and Mitch Ladd from The Geek Awakens. We cover a wide variety of topics from movies to TV shows to Comics and even some video games. This is always one of the highlights of our podcastin...

January 10, 2020 Here we tell you the latest movies releasing in theaters every weekend so you can always be up to date on when the movies you're most looking forward to are out. This week returns a full slate of movie openings including the newly crowned Golden Globe Best Drama winner. Here is what's #OpeningThisWeek FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner ___________________________________________   CHECK O...

Last night the movie award season officially kicked off with the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. In traditional fashion, there were some genuine shocks and the winners list makes for a very interesting set-up to the rest of the Move Awards Season. FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner and Brandon Davis ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpod.com   FIND US ON NPR ILLIN...

January 03, 2020 Here we tell you the latest movies releasing in theaters every weekend so you can always be up to date on when the movies you're most looking forward to are out. This week literally has only one major studio film being released. Will it be enough to claim the box office crown? FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpo...

#Flashback is kicking off the new year with America's favorite romantic comedy and the perfect film to watch for New Year's! #WhenHarryMetSally is 30 years old and it's time to examine how it changed the rom-com landscape forever. #FRN #NPR IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098635/ FEATURING: Ryan Lootens & Vanessa Ferguson ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE...

2019 is in the books and it has been just about as successful as it could have been for Disney. From the biggest movie of all time to a record-breaking haul for a studio at the box office that may never be approached again. From new parks opening to the launch of an all new streaming platform. Beyond The Mouse is here to take it all in and give the House of Mouse a thorough review! FEATURING: Crai...

It's a rare thing for #GuiltyPleasures to do a new release. But every so often, a movie comes along that changes the equation. Therefore, we give you the hybrid with #FullDisclosure talking all things #Cats. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5697572/ FEATURING: Lou Hare, Erin McCabe & Tiffany Topol ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpod.com   FIND US...

December 27, 2019 Here we tell you the latest movies releasing in theaters every weekend so you can always be up to date on when the movies you're most looking forward to are out. This week features a trio of Awards season hopefuls and the latest animated adventure to hit theaters. FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.frnpod.com   FIND...

#Flashback makes its triumphant return just in time to wish everyone a #MerryChristmas! How best to celebrate Christmas Day? Well of course with an episode about one of the very best Christmas movies there is: the sheer insanity of National Lampoon's #ChristmasVacation. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/ FEATURING: Ryan Lootens & Scott McFarland ______________________________________...

#Classics is getting in the holiday spirit this Christmas Eve as the crew takes a look at the holiday favorite  Christmas In Connecticut . A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas. IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037595/ FEATURING: Bra...

It's one of the biggest movies of the year and decade and it's getting SPOILED in the latest episode of #FullDisclosure. The wait is over as we're talking #StarWars Episode IX #TheRiseOfSkywalker. #FRN #NPR IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338 FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Erin McCabe, Scott McFarland & Ethan Fant ___________________________________________   CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www.fr...