the critics grant program is so great. hurry up and apply!
02.03.2026 22:45 —
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one of the best things we get up to every year! apply for some cash and the chance to be mentored by someone like me (or someone exactly like me, actually):
02.03.2026 22:55 —
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🚨 Calling all aspiring film critics in the Chicagoland area! 🚨
Applications for the Chicago Critics Association and Rotten Tomatoes Emerging Critics Program are now open!
Details and how to apply here: chicagofilmcritics.org/grant
Deadline to apply is March 27th, 2026!
02.03.2026 22:27 —
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And away we go! Chicago Critics Film Festival is coming soon.
02.03.2026 19:17 —
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Last year was my first time at this festival and it was an absolute delight. Can't wait to see this year's lineup!
02.03.2026 20:19 —
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Can't tell you how excited I already am for this year's edition.
02.03.2026 18:20 —
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Two Festivals back to back for me next month (and, yes, I am working both in some way, shape or form): the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 16-27 (we are announcing our opening and closing night selections this week) and this little but growing shindig. And then? Off to Puerto Rico!!!!
02.03.2026 18:27 —
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pop art style poster of the Music Box Theatre marquee that reads Chicago Critics Film Festival May 1-7, 2026
We're two months out from the 13th Chicago Critics Film Festival, which will be held May 1-7, 2026 at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social 🍿
Early bird passes go on sale next week 🎟️
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates soon 👀
02.03.2026 18:08 —
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film still from BEST WISHES TO ALL
BEST WISHES TO ALL screens Friday, May 2nd at midnight
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
01.05.2025 21:32 —
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YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
40 Acres - Official Trailer | Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Greyeyes | In theaters July 2
40 ACRES screens Sunday, May 4th at 9:30pm @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
01.05.2025 17:10 —
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WHITCH creeps into Chicago Critics Film Festival this Sunday!
Shorts Program 2
www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/shorts2025pa...
@chicagocritics.bsky.social
01.05.2025 15:53 —
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After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving — even thriving — on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party.
40 ACRES screens Sunday, May 4th at 9:30pm
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
01.05.2025 16:52 —
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40 ACRES director R.T. Thorne answers the CCFF filmmaker questionnaire.
Read: www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/spotlight/li...
01.05.2025 16:50 —
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YouTube video by A24
Sorry, Baby | Official Trailer HD | A24
SORRY, BABY screens Monday, May 5th at 7:00pm
Actor/Writer/Director Eva Victor will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
01.05.2025 14:43 —
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If I lived in Chicago I would do this. Sorry, Baby is one of the best films I have seen this year.
30.04.2025 21:54 —
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This weekend, @chicagocritics.bsky.social presents a 30th Anniversary screening of Kathryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS, and an 85th Anniversary screening of Charlie Chaplin's THE GREAT DICTATOR!
**Both films presented In 35MM**
Get Tickets Now: musicboxtheatre.com/series-and-f...
30.04.2025 19:07 —
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LIVING REALITY is an emotional exploration of television and the effects it has on its audience.
The film screens Saturday, May 3rd at 1:45pm as part of Shorts Program #1
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
30.04.2025 21:49 —
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LIVING REALITY director Philip Thompson answers the CCFF filmmaker questionnaire.
Read: www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/spotlight/ci...
30.04.2025 21:49 —
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A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom. As he gets closer to the budding music star, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.
LURKER screens Friday, May 2nd at 9:45pm
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
30.04.2025 17:01 —
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LURKER writer-director Alex Russell answers the CCFF filmmaker questionnaire.
Read: www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/spotlight/me...
30.04.2025 17:00 —
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One of my favorite things I've seen so far this year. Great movie on its own, but a wildly impressive debut. See it!
30.04.2025 14:54 —
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Chicago Critics Film Festival 2025 Preview | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
A preview of the 12th Chicago Critics Film Festival.
The @chicagocritics.bsky.social Film Festival comes back to @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social on Friday!
@briantallerico.bsky.social breaks down this year's lineup and guest list, which includes THE BALTIMORONS, SORRY BABY, FRIENDSHIP, TWINLESS, and more!
30.04.2025 15:21 —
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SORRY, BABY poster. Eva Victor holds a grey tabby kitten. Background is soft blue clouds.
SORRY, BABY screens Monday, May 5th at 7:00pm
Actor/Writer/Director Eva Victor will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
30.04.2025 14:15 —
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A MUST WATCH
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Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, APRIL, from acclaimed Georgian filmmaker Dea Kulumbegashvili, screens Tuesday, May 6th at 4:30pm at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
30.04.2025 00:30 —
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SUCH GOOD FRIENDS screens Sunday, May 4th at 2:15PM as part of Shorts Program #2
Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
29.04.2025 22:30 —
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SUCH GOOD FRIENDS director Bri Klaproth answers the CCFF filmmaker questionnaire.
Read: www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/spotlight/th...
29.04.2025 22:30 —
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