Why The Latest “Star Wars” Trailer Gives Me New Hope
Like most “Star Wars” fans who grew up with the original trilogy, I have felt a great deal of skepticism regarding the new Disney-produced film. In an article I wrote […]
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Chicago International Film Festival: 2013 Preview
The 49th Chicago International Film Festival, running from Thursday, October 10th through Thursday, October 24th, has the best line-up to hit the Windy City in ages. Indie Outlook will be […]
Staggering Performances Fuel “Laurence Anyways”
A rather unforgettable moment occurs about a fifth of the way into “Laurence Anyways,” Xavier’s Dolan’s deep-dish exploration of the complex romance between a transsexual and her longtime lover. For […]
“Before Midnight” Takes Series to New Level
The exhilaration of intoxicating conversation tinged with romantic desire reverberates through Richard Linklater’s “Before” series. Taken altogether, it is surely one of the great romances ever to grace the silver […]
Haunted “Room 237” is Worth a Return Visit
There’s no question Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” was one of the seminal moviegoing experiences of my life. I saw it at a young age with my beloved Uncle Chuck in […]
Mark Dujsik on Oscars 2013
Ah, the Academy Awards…that ratings driven, self-important novelty that never fails to grab my attention each year, despite the fact that I have no respect for it. The winners are […]
Indie Outlook on Vocalo
On Friday, September 28th, Indie Outlook creator Matt Fagerholm visited The Morning Amp on Chicago’s Vocalo 89.5FM station for the first installment of a new monthly series highlighting independent cinema. […]
