You'll Probably Agree

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...

Emmanuel Noisette from EmansReviews joins me to chat about "The Mandalorian Season" 2's greatness and how everything is going to pan out with Disney's line up of 11 new shows. It's 11 because of "The Book of Boba Fett." We talk all about this while I play and die (a lot) as Boba Fett in Star Wars Battlefront II Want to see the gameplay you've been hearing in the background? Click here! https://www...

Is "Die Hard a Christmas film? Yes? "Batman Returns? YES! Eyes Wide Shut? YES! YES! YES! What's The Magic Christmas Tree and Lemon Drop Kid? Nobody knows but listen and find out about them! Time marcs Pat’s Favorite Films 00:42 Christmas Eve 01:59 The Great Rupert AKA A Christmas Wish 04:35 The Lemon Drop Kid 05:46 The Magic Christmas Tree 10:13 A Christmas Carol (1972) animated short 15:31 A Chil...

Dave Filoni struck magic once again with Star Wars Rebels. But can Disney keep up with the quality of television he has given us with their new shows? Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=2 Checkout our YouTube content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Facebook link www.facebook.com/youllprobablyagree/ Website: www.ypareviews.co...

I speak with the star of "The Swerve" Azura Skye. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=2 Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Facebook link www.facebook.com/youllprobablyagree/ Website: www.ypareviews.com Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews Sponsor: Galway Bay Chicago. Buy their merchandise here: https://www.duel...

Ian, Don, Pat and I continue our talk about the future of the theatrical venue amidst the COVID pandemic. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=2 Checkout our YouTube content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Facebook link www.facebook.com/youllprobablyagree/ Website: www.ypareviews.com Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews Guest Inf...

Ian and I take a look back at "The King's Speech unusual similarity towards today's upcoming President. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=2 Facebook link www.facebook.com/youllprobablyagree/ Website: www.ypareviews.com Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews Guest Info: Ian Simmons is the...

I speak with Ophelia Harutyunyan, Producer of the HBO Documentary "Crazy, Not Insane" about Doctor Dorothy Lewis' work with various infamous serial killers and America's inability to properly treat those with mental health issues. You can follow Ophelia on Twitter @ArmOfel SIDE NOTE Ophelia is Co Director/Producer of Hulu's "Totally Under Control" a documentary about Donald Trump's gross negligenc...

See the video of our reviews here and subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public I dug up some reviews I never had the chance to edit from 2013. The films we cover are Carrie (2013) Escape Plan and The Fifth Estate. 00:00 Intro 08:36 Carrie (2013) 15:08 Escape Plan 23:07 The Fifth Estate 31:44 Outro Guest Info: Nick Allen is an Assistant Editor fo...

A movie recalling the 2000 Florida recount debacle casts the the shade of perpetual fear regarding the 2020 election. Want to make a difference this election? Make some deep canvassing calls with People's Action. Sign up for times here https://www.mobilize.us/peoplesaction/event/293197/ Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youll…d1453935603?mt=2 Checkout our YouTube content https://www....