The Worst of 2025
With 2025 now in the books, it’s time to look back on the year in movies. In this second of three blogs, I spotlight my Bottom 10 Films of 2025.
The Best of 2025
With 2025 now in the books, it’s time to look back on the year in movies. In this first of three blogs, I spotlight my Top 10 Films of 2025, followed by 10 Honorable Mentions and an open-ended list (in alphabetical order) of other releases that I found noteworthy or worth a look.
Wrapping Up the 2025 Chicago Film Festival
With this year’s 61st edition of the Chicago International Film Festival in the books, I’ve completed my screenings for 2025. Here’s what I screened and what I thought.
See Me at the Festival!
Anyone in, near or visiting Chicago through October 26 should look for me at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, taking place at various venues around the city, including the AMC New City 14 Theaters and the Music Box Theater, among other locations.
Wrapping Up Reeling 2025
The 43rd annual edition of Chicago’s Reeling International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is now in the books. I managed to catch 10 films during the festival’s 10-day run. Here’s my take on what I watched and what I thought.
Film Festival Season Is Back!
It’s that time of year again – the return of film festival season, one of my favorite times of year.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Roses," "We Were Dangerous" and "Familiar Touch," along with a film festival season preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
New Movies for April
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at five new films and a few other surprises on the April movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing at a special day and time, Monday March 28 at 1 pm ET.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Mickey 17," "Universal Language" and "All Shall Be Well," along with a podcast preview and a film festival wrap-up, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
Wrapping up the 2025 Chicago Latino Film Festival
The 41st annual edition of the Chicago Latino Film Festival – the longest continuously running event of its kind in the US – is now in the books, having featured an array of narrative, documentary and short films in local theaters and community centers. Here’s my take on what I watched and what I thought.