Erik Childress
@erikthemovieman.bsky.social
Producer - Chicago Critics Film Festival, Chicago Film Critics Association, Movie Madness Podcast, The Friendship Dilemma Podcast, Business First AM, Rotten Tomatoes, The Nick D Podcast linktr.ee/erikchildress
On this date in 1991, MY GIRL premiered in theaters to some controversy. Morgan Gire and I looked back at it on The Friendship Dilemma Podcast where we believe it to be a true gem that should be remembered more fondly. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-24...
Episode 24: My Girl (1991)
Morgan Gire and Erik Childress believe that this tale of loss and emotional heartbreak is deserving of a rediscovery. In this episode they discuss how it smartly handles grief and the downfalls of shi...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
On this date in 1991, MY GIRL premiered in theaters to some controversy. Morgan Gire and I looked back at it on The Friendship Dilemma Podcast where we believe it to be a true gem that should be remembered more fondly. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-24...
A week from tonight on Weds, Dec. 3, Morgan Gire and I will be hosting Shane Black's KISS KISS BANG BANG as part of the Critic's Classics Series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Come for the movie. Stay for the discussion. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himsel...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A week from tonight on Weds, Dec. 3, Morgan Gire and I will be hosting Shane Black's KISS KISS BANG BANG as part of the Critic's Classics Series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Come for the movie. Stay for the discussion. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
A pre-Black Friday physical media roundup on the #MovieMadnessPodcast with @petersob13.bsky.social and I talking about 4 Abbott & Costellos, 5 Death Wishes, the greatest cable movie of all time and Stanley Kubrick's final film.
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Episode 613: Live To Tell The Juns “Fidelio”
Four Abbott & Costellos, Five Death Wishes, the greatest cable movie of all time and Stanley Kubrick's final film are all part of the pre-Black Friday physical media roundup.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A pre-Black Friday physical media roundup on the #MovieMadnessPodcast with @petersob13.bsky.social and I talking about 4 Abbott & Costellos, 5 Death Wishes, the greatest cable movie of all time and Stanley Kubrick's final film.
erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-61...
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At the Classic Cinemas - Lake on Dec. 10 you can see Tim Burton's BATMAN RETURNS hosted by Nick Digilio of The Nick D Podcast. And don't forget to buy his new book 40 YEARS, 40 FILMS - eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-year...
TICKETS: www.classiccinemas.com/f/batman-ret...
TICKETS: www.classiccinemas.com/f/batman-ret...
40 Years, 40 Films
Film critic Nick Digilio reflects on 40 years of moviegoing, movie reviewing, and movie-loving — one film at a time.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
At the Classic Cinemas - Lake on Dec. 10 you can see Tim Burton's BATMAN RETURNS hosted by Nick Digilio of The Nick D Podcast. And don't forget to buy his new book 40 YEARS, 40 FILMS - eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-year...
TICKETS: www.classiccinemas.com/f/batman-ret...
TICKETS: www.classiccinemas.com/f/batman-ret...
On Weds, Dec. 10 the Critic's Classics Series is honoring the late, great Robert Redford with a screening of THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. Peter Sobczynski hosts and will discuss the film with the audience afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/three-days...
Three Days of the Condor
When bookish CIA researcher Joe Turner finds all his co-workers dead, he, together with a woman he h...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On Weds, Dec. 10 the Critic's Classics Series is honoring the late, great Robert Redford with a screening of THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. Peter Sobczynski hosts and will discuss the film with the audience afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/three-days...
My box office report this week for @rottentomatoes.com. Big numbers for WICKED: FOR GOOD. Big drops for everyone else. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...
Weekend Box Office: Wicked: For Good Soars to $150 Million Opening
The musical adaptation's conclusion scored the second-biggest domestic opening of the year and hauled in a whopping $226 million worldwide.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
My box office report this week for @rottentomatoes.com. Big numbers for WICKED: FOR GOOD. Big drops for everyone else. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...
Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases
Releases — Chicago Film Critics Association
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November 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases
On Weds, Dec. 3 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, Morgan Gire and I host the Critic's Classics Series screening of KISS KISS BANG BANG. Come see Shane Black's little seen gem on the big screen and stick around for the discussion afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himsel...
www.classiccinemas.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On Weds, Dec. 3 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, Morgan Gire and I host the Critic's Classics Series screening of KISS KISS BANG BANG. Come see Shane Black's little seen gem on the big screen and stick around for the discussion afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
In what could be the cinematic event of the year, Patrick Bromley and his Smash Cut Cinema series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove is showing TRANCERS on Saturday, Dec. 13. You saw it a zillion times on cable, but how about on the big screen? www.classiccinemas.com/f/trancers-n...
Trancers Noir
Remastered in Glorious Black and White! Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 ...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In what could be the cinematic event of the year, Patrick Bromley and his Smash Cut Cinema series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove is showing TRANCERS on Saturday, Dec. 13. You saw it a zillion times on cable, but how about on the big screen? www.classiccinemas.com/f/trancers-n...
Eight reviews with myself and @SteveProkopy on the #MovieMadnessPodcast this week including #WickedForGood, #TheRunningMan, #SisuRoadToRevenge, #Rebuilding, #ThoughtsAndPrayers, #TheFamilyPlan2, #ReflectionsInADeadDiamond & #ChampagneProblems
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Episode 612: It’s Time To Start Running…Away From The Wicked
Act Two of Wicked arrives, we catch up with Ben Richards,the hero of Sisu and Wahlberg's Morgan family, another great Josh O'Connor performanances and one of the essential documentaries of the year.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Eight reviews with myself and @SteveProkopy on the #MovieMadnessPodcast this week including #WickedForGood, #TheRunningMan, #SisuRoadToRevenge, #Rebuilding, #ThoughtsAndPrayers, #TheFamilyPlan2, #ReflectionsInADeadDiamond & #ChampagneProblems
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Here is what the Critic's Classics Series has coming up in December at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Here is what the Critic's Classics Series has coming up in December at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
I will be appearing live in-studio on NewsNation Friday around 8:45 AM to discuss WICKED: FOR GOOD.
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I will be appearing live in-studio on NewsNation Friday around 8:45 AM to discuss WICKED: FOR GOOD.
What an incredible crowd we had last night for PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series is hoping for the same when we show Shane Black's KISS KISS BANG BANG on Weds, Dec. 3. Morgan Gire and I will be hosting the film. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himsel...
www.classiccinemas.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What an incredible crowd we had last night for PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series is hoping for the same when we show Shane Black's KISS KISS BANG BANG on Weds, Dec. 3. Morgan Gire and I will be hosting the film. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
The Critic's Classics Series presentation of PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES happens today at 1, 4 & 7 PM at Elk Grove Cinema. I am hosting the evening show which is nearly sold out and will talk about the lasting legacy of this holiday classic. www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a numb...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Critic's Classics Series presentation of PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES happens today at 1, 4 & 7 PM at Elk Grove Cinema. I am hosting the evening show which is nearly sold out and will talk about the lasting legacy of this holiday classic. www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
There are still a few seats left to see PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES at Elk Grove Cinema tomorrow night with yours truly hosting the 7 PM show. There are also matinees at 1 & 4 PM. www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a numb...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
There are still a few seats left to see PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES at Elk Grove Cinema tomorrow night with yours truly hosting the 7 PM show. There are also matinees at 1 & 4 PM. www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
Howard Hughes, John Woo, a pair of Oscar winners, the Marx Bros., Gracie Allen, Mars and Seth Rogen as an alien are all part of this week's physical media roundup on the #MovieMadnessPodcast with @Petersob and myself. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-61...
Episode 611: De Plane! De Plane!
Howard Hughes, John Woo, a pair of Oscar winners, the Marx Bros., Gracie Allen, Mars and Seth Rogen as an alien are all part of this week's physical media.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Howard Hughes, John Woo, a pair of Oscar winners, the Marx Bros., Gracie Allen, Mars and Seth Rogen as an alien are all part of this week's physical media roundup on the #MovieMadnessPodcast with @Petersob and myself. erikthemovieman.substack.com/p/episode-61...
Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases
Releases — Chicago Film Critics Association
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November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Chicago's Theatrical (and Streaming) Release Schedule has been updated www.chicagofilmcritics.org/releases
David Lynch fans - don't miss your chance to see LOST HIGHWAY at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove tonight at 10 PM. Patrick Bromley hosts his monthly Smash Cut Cinema presentation. Tickets are still available. www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...
Lost Highway
A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, g...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
David Lynch fans - don't miss your chance to see LOST HIGHWAY at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove tonight at 10 PM. Patrick Bromley hosts his monthly Smash Cut Cinema presentation. Tickets are still available. www.classiccinemas.com/f/lost-highw...
Here is what the Critic's Classics Series is serving up for the rest of 2025 at Elk Grove Cinema
Nov. 19 - PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Tickets on sale now! classiccinemas.com/events/criti...
Nov. 19 - PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Tickets on sale now! classiccinemas.com/events/criti...
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Here is what the Critic's Classics Series is serving up for the rest of 2025 at Elk Grove Cinema
Nov. 19 - PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Tickets on sale now! classiccinemas.com/events/criti...
Nov. 19 - PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Dec. 3 - KISS KISS BANG BANG
Dec. 10 - THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Dec. 17 - LETHAL WEAPON
Tickets on sale now! classiccinemas.com/events/criti...
Me watching everyone lose it over a hyperbolic pull quote
a man in a red jacket and black tie is making a face with his eyes closed .
ALT: a man in a red jacket and black tie is making a face with his eyes closed .
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Me watching everyone lose it over a hyperbolic pull quote
My favorite part about the "winners" from the 1987 Running Man is that the public is so clueless to the propaganda that they must believe that they are still wearing their game uniforms on the beach in Maui. (We haven't gotten much better.)
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My favorite part about the "winners" from the 1987 Running Man is that the public is so clueless to the propaganda that they must believe that they are still wearing their game uniforms on the beach in Maui. (We haven't gotten much better.)
Thanks to everyone who came to last night's screening of THE APARTMENT at Elk Grove Cinema. Next Weds, Nov. 19 I am hosting the Critic's Classics Series presentation of PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES. The 7:00 is nearly sold out. Get tickets while you can www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a numb...
www.classiccinemas.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to last night's screening of THE APARTMENT at Elk Grove Cinema. Next Weds, Nov. 19 I am hosting the Critic's Classics Series presentation of PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES. The 7:00 is nearly sold out. Get tickets while you can www.classiccinemas.com/f/planes-tra...
Have you got your tickets for THE APARTMENT tonight? Billy Wilder's classic plays at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove at 1 & 7 PM today. The Critic's Classics Series evening presentation will be hosted by Peter Sobczynski. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...
The Apartment
Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to ...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Have you got your tickets for THE APARTMENT tonight? Billy Wilder's classic plays at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove at 1 & 7 PM today. The Critic's Classics Series evening presentation will be hosted by Peter Sobczynski. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...
Also doing a little research one can see that trend in the Mad Max, John Wick and Nightmare on Elm Street movies. If only Richard Linklater makes another Before film that could have a shot too.
each Toy Story movie has made more money than its predecessor. that is very uncommon in the movie business. so that's why there's a Part 5.
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Also doing a little research one can see that trend in the Mad Max, John Wick and Nightmare on Elm Street movies. If only Richard Linklater makes another Before film that could have a shot too.
Tomorrow night the Critic's Classics Series presents Billy Wilder's The Apartment on the big screen at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Peter Sobczynski hosts the film and will discuss with the audience afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...
The Apartment
Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to ...
www.classiccinemas.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tomorrow night the Critic's Classics Series presents Billy Wilder's The Apartment on the big screen at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove. Peter Sobczynski hosts the film and will discuss with the audience afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/the-apartm...