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"Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!" "Because it is about you!" Freestyle Digital Media is debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall. All Happy Families is the latest film directed by indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. It first premiered at the 2023 Chicago and Mill Valley Film Festivals last year, with an official release set for limited theaters this month before it's viewable at home. A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will has his own hit TV show. The whole dysfunctional family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments, with each person dealing with their own problems. The ensemble cast features Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O'Brien, and Lena Drake.

Get ready for another gripping episode of “Chicago Med” with Season 9 Episode 13, titled “I Think I Know You, but Do I Really?” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. As one of the most acclaimed medical dramas on television, “Chicago Med” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storylines and stellar performances.

In this episode, Ripley and Charles face a challenging case involving a high-risk prisoner who may be suffering from dementia. As they navigate the complexities of the patient’s condition and legal constraints, they must make difficult decisions that could impact the patient’s future and safety.

Meanwhile, tensions rise in the emergency department when Archer and Sean find themselves at odds over the treatment of a resident from Margo’s facility. Their clash forces them to confront ethical dilemmas and professional disagreements that have far-reaching consequences.

Additionally, Marcel receives shocking news that threatens to upend...

Chicago Med fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 9 Episode 13 episode titled I Think I Know You, but Do I Really?!

Find out everything you need to know about the I Think I Know You, but Do I Really? episode of Chicago Med, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Chicago Med I Think I Know You, but Do I Really? Season 9 Episode 13 Preview

In the upcoming episode of “Chicago Med” titled “I Think I Know You, but Do I Really?” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on May 22, 2024, viewers can expect a riveting medical drama that delves into complex ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts.

Ripley and Charles find themselves faced with a challenging case as they treat a high-risk prisoner who may be suffering from dementia. As they navigate the delicate balance between providing medical care and ensuring security,...

Exclusive: Josh Radnor (Hunters), Rob Huebel (The Descendants), Becky Ann Baker (Girls), Chandra Russell (Southside) and John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop) are set to star in the upcoming comedic drama All Happy Families. The film will shoot in Chicago, Il, and is the sophomore feature from director Haroula Rose (Once Upon a River), who co-wrote the script with Coburn Goss.

Colleen Camp, David Pasquesi, Ivy O’brien, NatalijaNogulich, Antoine McKay, Grammy-winning artist Rodney Crowell, Lena Drake and Eliza Shin also star.

Michael Shannon serves as Executive Producer alongside producers Liz Cardenas, who won an Independent Spirit Award earlier this year for 7 Days, Gotham Award and Independent Spirit Award nominee Ian Keiser, Mary Munez, Haroula Rose and Coburn Goss. A Chicago Media Angels, Neon Heart Productions, Glass Bead FIlms, Lucky Number 8 Productions, Attic Light Films and Pogi Studios production.

“This has been a dream collaboration from the beginning, when Coburn and...

Game Day, a basketball comedy-drama from Movie Night Media and Ammo Content, is set to open in limited release this fall.

The film stars Elizabeth Alderfer and Romeo Miller. Lisa Zane, Chris Johnson, Fyvush Finkel, Jerod Haynes and Antoine McKay also star.

The indie is written and directed by John Susman, and features original music by Miller and his dad, Master P. Producers include John Susman and Stuart Wolf through their Movie Night Media production banner.

Game Day tells the story of tech whiz Ricki (Alderfer), who convinces basketball-savvy teen Lucas (Miller) to offer her hoops lessons when her professional and personal life fall apart. Success at her new job hinges on her joining the office basketball team. But with no game, Ricki enlists Lucas’ help in a desperate attempt to save her job.

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Hey,"Empire" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 16. Now that it's officially aired and is just a footnote in time, it's time to once again take a look at what the next, new episode will have in store for you guys. Of course,the next episode will episode number 17. The kind folks over at Fox were generous enough to grace us with a press release for episode 17. So, that is what we'll be referencing for this spoiler session. To get things started, Fox's press release revealed that episode 17 is officially labeled, "My Fate Cries Out." That definitely sounds like a very intense title, but this is a very intense show. So, it all works. It sounds like episode 17 will feature some very lively, fun and more dramatic scenes as Cookie gets extremely mad at Lucious again! Lucious gets an interesting visit. Special guest stars perform to help save Empire.

Chicago – Local filmmaking is thriving, thanks to the many creators who choose to make independent movies in Chicago. Co-directors Stirling McLaughlin and J. Wilder Konschak (also writer) brought their cast and crew to the Windy City to make their comedy, “Cold War.” The film made its digital debut on April 6th, 2018, and will be available on iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNow, Amazon, Vudu and more.

’Cold War’ is Now Available for Digital Download

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The premise for this relationship comedy is familiar to anyone who has done some coupling. Jon (Michael Blaiklock) and Maggie (Madeline Walker) have just taken the step to move in together. While the boxes are still unpacking, each of them gets the dreaded “raccoon flu.” Deathly ill together, they find out things about each other that are both funny and dark. The supporting cast includes Antoine McKay, Gail Rastorfer and Scarlett Harper.

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Chicago – On Tuesday, December 6th, the Midwest Independent Film Festival will award their 2016 “Best of the Midwest” honors with a ceremony at Rockit Bar & Grill, 22 W. Hubbard, in Chicago. The evening will be hosted by Festival Director Mike McNamara, and nominees include the short film “Lady of the House” (directed by Brad Bischoff), plus feature films “Mad” (directed by Robert Putka), and “My Friend’s Rubber Ducky” (directed by Josh Hyde).

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The Midwest Independent Film Festival is a year-round movie event in Chicago that takes place the first Tuesday of every month, at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. The festival has been recognized by Chicago Magazine in their “Best of Chicago” issue, and has become one of the top places for local filmmakers, producers and actors to network in the city. The “Best of the Midwest” Awards has a...

To say there's buzz around the return of Empire, Fox's ballsy King-Lear-meets-Mahogany hit that kicks off its sophomore season on September 23rd, is an understatement. (It's like observing that there's a few Gop hopefuls running for President.) All eyes are on the series to see if it can maintain the level of drama, glam and delightful camp that turned it into a ratings powerhouse and Twitter champ. The series hits every pleasure point for successful trashy TV: ludicrous plots, gleaming fashions, breakout performances, and a true gasp of it's own...

Was there ever any doubt that the Empire finale would be absolutely bonkers? In just two hours, Empire crammed in approximately six seasons' worth of material - and we wouldn't have it any other way. The finale was a bit of a convoluted ... not mess, per se, but certainly something that requires a brief recap. Here's what happened in the season 1 finale of Empire, as told in 9 GIFs (and 3 Tweets!).Snoop Dogg Made an Appearance His appearance in the finale was basically superfluous, but Snoop Dogg wasn't alone in showing up and playing himself for no real reason other than...

Was there ever any doubt that the Empire finale would be absolutely bonkers?

In just two hours, Empire crammed in approximately six seasons' worth of material – and we wouldn't have it any other way.

The finale was a bit of a convoluted ... not mess, per se, but certainly something that requires a brief recap. Here's what happened in the season 1 finale of Empire, as told in 9 GIFs (and 3 Tweets!).

Snoop Dogg Made an Appearance

His appearance in the finale was basically superfluous, but Snoop Dogg wasn't alone in showing up and playing himself for no real reason other than to...

The client roster of misfit toys belonging to Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) has grown ever larger.

In "Out, Damned Spot," we meet Elle Dallas (Courtney Love), a has-been whom Anika (Grace Gealey) is keen to drop from Empire entirely. Partly to annoy Anika, but mainly to restore Elle to her status as a hit-maker due to the influence she had on Cookie during the early years of Elle's career, Cookie takes her on as a client.

Elsewhere on this week's Empire, Lucious (Terrence Howard) cops to killing Bunkie (Antoine McKay), Jamal (Jussie Smollett) is having relationship troubles and Hakeem (Bryshere...

The client roster of misfit toys belonging to Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) has grown ever larger. In "Out, Damned Spot," we meet Elle Dallas (Courtney Love), a has-been whom Anika (Grace Gealey) is keen to drop from Empire entirely. Partly to annoy Anika, but mainly to restore Elle to her status as a hit-maker due to the influence she had on Cookie during the early years of Elle's career, Cookie takes her on as a client. Elsewhere on this week's Empire, Lucious (Terrence Howard) cops to killing Bunkie (Antoine McKay), Jamal (Jussie Smollett) is having relationship troubles and Hakeem (Bryshere...

And, the episode wouldn’t be complete without Taraji B. Henson’s Cookie storming the video-shoot set

“Empire’s” Lucious Lyons (Terrence Howard) clearly doesn’t need your protection, and Veronica’s (Veronika Bozeman) now ex-manager Mel probably needs to see a doctor.

There will be a bit of an incident in Lucious’ trailer at the music-video shoot for Tiana (Serayah) and Veronica’s duet “Bad Girl” on Wednesday. Howard’s character pummels Mel with what appears to be either a cane or some sort of cane-shaped production equipment. Either way, we don’t see the violence, but we sure...