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Erik Childress

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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

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13h

Halloween month begins this Wednesday at Elk Grove Cinema as the Critic's Classics series presents Rob Reiner's Stephen King adaptation of MISERY. Yours truly will host the post-film discussion. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/misery/2553

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After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his bigges...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 16h

My box office report for @RottenTomatoes this week looks at those #Digger numbers as well as Tom Cruise's history at the box office which is quite impressive. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 16h

Not a big week for physical media but Peter Sobczynski and I still have titles to talk about on #MovieMadness including new 4K releases of Little Shop of Horrors and An American Werewolf In London. Subscribe at Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week on #MovieMadness, Steve Prokopy and I review #Digger, #Verity, #GhostInTheCell, #BewareBoiuna, #Stranglehold, #HoldingLiat, #TheLastFirstWinterK2 and #Knife. Subscribe to us on @ApplePodcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...

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You Just Going To Sit There And Do Nothing? (Episode 689)

Podcast Episode · Movie Madness · October 2 · 1h 29m

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Critic's Classics series in October at Elk Grove Cinema. Film critic discussions follow every evening show every Wednesday next month. OCT. 7 - MISERY OCT. 14 - CHRISTINE OCT. 21 - RE-ANIMATOR OCT. 28 - AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Get your tickets now - classiccinemas.com/events/criti...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to experience Manhunter yesterday at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series shifts into horror mode every Weds in October starting with MISERY (Oct. 7) which yours truly will discuss with the audience afterwards. www.classiccinemas.com/f/misery/2553

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After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his bigges...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The announcer in the STREET FIGHTER trailer sounds exactly like Frank McRae in Last Action Hero yelling "SLAAAATTTTEEERRRRR"

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TONIGHT!

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

MICHAEL MANN'S MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT Weds, Sept. 30 at 1 & 7 PM Elk Grove Cinema @petersob13 hosts the evening show and will discuss with the audience. www.classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don't forget! Tickets still available this Wednesday at Elk Grove Cinema for the Critic's Classics presentation of Michael Mann's MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT at 1 & 7 PM. Peter Sobczynski hosts the evening show and will discuss the film's legacy. www.classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week in physical media on #MovieMadness, @petersob13 and I look at Leos Carax, Robin Williams upgrades, the infamous #PenniesFromHeaven as well as Doug Liman's #Go, one of the best sci-fi films ever and much more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Go Captain, My JESUS CHRIST! (Episode 688)

Podcast Episode · Movie Madness · September 28 · 2h 11m

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My box office report for @RottenTomatoes this weekend has the Avengers again on top, Resident Evil reaches $100 mil. #HeartoftheBeast opens OK but needs a lot more. #ForgottenIsland disappointingly flops. #Primetime gets A24 its 3rd-best opening ever. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...

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Weekend Box Office: Avengers: Endgame Snaps Its Way Back to No. 1 with an Encore

The Marvel re-release's extra scenes proved to be irresistible for fans looking forward to 'Doomsday', relegating Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' to No. 2.

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You get 10+ reviews on #MovieMadness this week as @SteveProkopy & I look at #Primetime, #ForgottenIsland, #HeartOfTheBeast, #TheStuntDriver, #Unabomber, #TheLoveHypothesis, #Twiggy & MORE podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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What Are You Doing Here? (Episode 687)

Podcast Episode · Movie Madness · September 25 · 1h 46m

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet for MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT at Elk Grove Cinema next week? Weds, Sept. 25 at 1 & 7 PM. Peter Sobczynski hosts the evening screening and will discuss the film's history with the audience. classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Critic's Classics series at Elk Grove Cinema has you covered all October. A live discussion with the audience follows the evening showings. Oct. 7 - MISERY Oct. 14 - CHRISTINE Oct. 21 - RE-ANIMATOR Oct. 28 - AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Get your tickets! classiccinemas.com/events/criti...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT the Critic's Classics Series at Elk Grove Cinema presents Michael Mann's MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT. Showtimes at 1 & 7 PM. The evening show will have a post-film discussion by Peter Sobczynski. Get your tickets while they last. www.classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 MICHAEL MANN'S MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT Elk Grove Cinema 1 & 7 PM *Peter Sobczynski will host discussion after the evening show Get your tickets now! www.classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week in physical media on #MovieMadness, Peter Sobczynski and I talk John Ford, @Criterion, Olivia Newton-John, bizarre sci-fi, overlooked Walter Hill and the history of Neil Jordan's Interview with the Vampire. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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I’m Going To Give You The Choice I Never Had (Episode 686)

Podcast Episode · Movie Madness · September 21 · 2h 15m

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My box office piece this week for Rotten Tomatoes. editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/week...

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Weekend Box Office: Resident Evil Scores Biggest Opening for An R-Rated Video Game Adaptation

Zach Cregger's take on the popular video game series is set to become the highest-grossing of the franchise in the US.

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DARLENE LOVE: I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN and SUNBURN were two of the films in my #TIFF curtain raiser as films to look out for. They are now the winners of the People's Choice Documentary and Best Canadian Feature awards. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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10 To See At The 2026 Toronto Film Festival (Episode 685)

Podcast Episode · Movie Madness · September 9 · 32m

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One of the year's best films opens in Chicago today at the Music Box Theatre. If you missed Walter Thompson-Hernandez's IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME at The Chicago Critics Film Festival in May, be sure to check it out now. www.musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thank you to all our Critic's Classics attendees to last night's screening of SOMETHING WILD. We return to Elk Grove Cinema on Weds, Sept. 30 with Michael Mann's MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT hosted by Peter Sobczynski. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/michael-ma...

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT! Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

THE LIBERATION: Cults suck in all forms, but sadder to watch one suffer the tragedies of one only to seek out the comfort of another. Carrie Coon, Lily James and Bella Ramsey all very good here. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ALL THAT SHE WANTS: In the annals of the older woman/younger man scenarios, this is one of the worst. Hard to put stock in any movie where Annie Murphy is constantly referred to as looking like the old one. (Spoiler: The Ace of Base song plays at the 55-minute mark.)

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

IN 2 DAYS! Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

LOVE OF YOUR LIFE: Rachel Morrison’s follow-up to The Fire Inside is one of the better romantic dramas I have seen in a while. Qualley is terrific and given great support from Basso, Pierre and Keener. A navigation through love, grief, rediscovery and forgiveness. Music great too

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

MISTY GREEN: The movie that blows the lid off of Hollywood's schizophrenic sibling problem. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

THE DEBUT: Trying not to be the one that reduces everything to the Oscar race - but yeah, she is winning. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

BABIES: Film gets lost in meandering subplots. Insights left to be spelled out by narration. Once again a group of characters never hindered in their choices by economics. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

EVIL GENIUS: A nutty true crime film well done by Courteney Cox. Patricia Arquette, David Harbour and the whole cast are having fun with this one. Think I misread the description as being about something else but this worked too. #TIFF

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Day 4 #TIFF EVIL GENIUS BABIES INK THE DEBUT MISTY GREEN Hoping for a much better day than yesterday.

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I PLAY ROCKY: One of the great true underdog tales about the making of one of the great fictional underdog tales is hard to screw up. Especially when you know what beats to hit. And I don’t think they screwed it up. They miss one BIG moment but Ippolito is terrific and it works.

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Watch out for #IPlayRocky for the Peoples Choice Award. Just sayin’ #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

THE FACE OF HORROR: I was a fan of both Anna Biller’s Viva and The Love Witch but this ode to Hammer horror and Bava is not over the top enough to work as parody and too over the top to be taken seriously. Bright colors can’t substitute for its drag to two hours. #TIFF

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

THE JULIA SET: Chase Infiniti really has star power which is why its such a shame this screenplay plays things so basic in a film about trying to solve larger equations. More interested in getting easy “what a dick” reactions out of the toxic boyfriend than breaking past cliches.

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

EVERYBODY WANTS TO F*** ME: Will compete for the worst film I see at #TIFF. A DOA satire that is never in control of its premise and doesn’t have the smarts to truly tackle the whole “nice guy syndrome” scenario. So very dumb and awful.

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Day 3 #TIFF EVERYBODY WANTS TO F*** ME THE JULIA SET THE FACE OF HORROR I PLAY ROCKY TBD

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

THE STUNT DRIVER: Enjoyed this one. Performances mostly carry the day particularly Baruchel but nice work too from Ed Helms, Dan Bakkendahl and Ben Foster as Evil Knievel. Doesn't shy away from Carter recognizing he is in over his head on his magnum opus. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

RIVER: Mostly enjoyed this stalker killer film. Jane Levy back in horror mode. Wish Jessica Rothe got to do more and there are some pacing gaps, but when it works it works well. #TIFF

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

STUFFED: Admirable to see anyone attempt a fresh musical but this murky pseudo-Sweeney Todd wannabe is, ironically, lifeless in its presentation. Reminds just how badly people ignored Cyrano. #TIFF

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Day 1 #TIFF Fly to Toronto Take train & cab to hotel Check in Get badge WOMAN UNKNOWN (hopefully) FJORD WILD HORSE NINE THE MAN I LOVE

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT! Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 (1 & 7 PM) Collin Souter will host a live discussion after the evening show. Get your tickets! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Headed to #TIFF in the morning. I did a curtain raiser for #MovieMadness talking up 10 films you may want to consider for your schedule (or to look forward to in the future.) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Don't forget to get your tickets for the Critic's Classics presentation of Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD at Elk Grove Cinema on Weds, Sept. 16. Collin Souter will host and discuss with the audience afterwards at the evening show. www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman

Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Jonathan Demme's SOMETHING WILD Elk Grove Cinema Weds, Sept. 16 at 1 & 7 PM Collin Souter hosts a discussion with the audience afterwards. Get your tickets now! www.classiccinemas.com/f/something-...

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A free-spirited woman