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Category: Chicago Film Scene Think Pieces

Do you ever find yourself, between movie marathons and TV binges, thinking about what you’re watching beyond pure entertainment value?

Maybe it’s about how the themes and attitudes of what you’re watching offer a snapshot of the cultural attitudes of the times? Maybe it’s about how film has evolved over the last century? Hell it could all of those and none of those. If so, then this is the place for you.

This is a place for all us CFS Folk to upload our in depth think pieces, both for the individual article and ongoing series, on anything film related. Cause, let’s be honest, we tend to think about movies and TV a lot.

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Rise: The Artist Within

July 17, 2021July 15, 2021 Rob McNeil

An absolutely incredible story of dreams, loss, struggle, perseverance, and hope. It’s a very well-made documentary about an abstract impressionist painter who experienced some of

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Teetering

July 14, 2021July 8, 2021 Rob McNeil

Teetering is an impressive dramatic short film about a couple in bed who get to know each other, essentially. It sounds simple on the surface,

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McNeil Minute Reviews | The Martial Artist

July 14, 2021July 12, 2021 Rob McNeil

The Martial Artist is a comedy short produced by the likes of Get It Made. It’s a short comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously,

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Everyone’s A Critic

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 Rob McNeil

There’s a bit of irony in the fact that I’m even reviewing this. I feel like I may be the next critic who dies… In

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McNeil Minute Reviews | ClassMasters

July 11, 2021July 8, 2021 Rob McNeil

This mockumentary short about masterclasses in film/directing is not just hilarious, but also smart about it. It’s completely self-aware and knows exactly what it’s doing.

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Cole & Colette

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Rob McNeil

“Telling me not to freak out, I’m gonna freak out.” This contained thriller short Cole & Colette explores anxiety, home invasion, and paranoia in a

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Cravings

July 10, 2021July 8, 2021 Rob McNeil

Cravings written by David Rasch and directed by Katie Pyne is a short drama produced by Matt Boda of Get It Made LA. The film

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McNeil Minute Reviews | Haunts

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Rob McNeil

Haunts is a dark, contained horror short and another production from Matt Boda and his Get It Made production team. This high concept short is

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The Future of Hollywood and Cinema

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 Michael Caravette

As theaters slowly begin to reopen across the country and with delays on films coming to an end, we see an effect that has been years

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The McNeil Minute | The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners

April 29, 2021April 27, 2021 Rob McNeil

Yes, I’m aware I did these out of order. But, I just had to get my Oscars thoughts out there while they were fresh. Lest

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With Clerks III coming this fall, it’s important With Clerks III coming this fall, it’s important to revisit what started it all: Clerks (1994). Some of the best comedy dialogue of all time, in the simplest setting imaginable. Classics can be made on a budget… #clerks #movie #chicagofilmscene
One of the best and most uplifting slice of life m One of the best and most uplifting slice of life movies ever, @taikawaititi ‘s Boy (2010) will make you nostalgic for growing up in New Zealand no matter where you’re from #sliceoflife #movie #boy
“That animal turned inside out, and then it expl “That animal turned inside out, and then it exploded!?” Just one of the many classic lines from the surprise critical success, Galaxy Quest (1999)
Pirate Radio… or The Boat That Rocked in its nat Pirate Radio… or The Boat That Rocked in its native English (2009). Widely panned, average acting, morally questionable, and yet a classic nonetheless.
Gaffers when you remind them that time moves forwa Gaffers when you remind them that time moves forward at a constant rate, and eventually it will be time for the next shot.
@themidnightgospel finished after one season, but @themidnightgospel finished after one season, but we’re excited to see what @duncantrussell comes up with next. The conversational format set it apart from other animated shows and gave it a relaxing pace. #midnightgospel #netflix
Creep (dir. Brice, 2014) Creep (dir. Brice, 2014)
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (dir. Fassbinde The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (dir. Fassbinder, 1972)
Hana-bi (dir. Kitano, 1997) Hana-bi (dir. Kitano, 1997)
Lady Vengeance (dir. Park, 2005) Lady Vengeance (dir. Park, 2005)
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