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CHICAGO – One of the greatest superhero movies of all time is about to get the “Super EMX” treatment. “Superman II” will be presented on the largest screen in Illinois, at the Emagine Batavia on October 11th, 2024, and will feature a two day event with Sarah Douglas, who portrayed Phantom Zone villain Ursa. For tickets and details, click SUPERMAN.

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Blink” a new release National Geographic documentary about a Canadian family who goes on a trip around the world because of a specific incident involving three of their four children. In theaters since October 3rd. See local listings.

CHICAGO – Kinetic. Frenetic. Chaotic. Live! Those are just some words to describe the Saturday Night Live origin story “Saturday Night.” Director Jason Reitman has infused this nearly real time tale of the struggle to get the first episode of SNL with an energy that grabs your attention and never lets go. That takes some doing when we all know the ending. SNL would not only make it onto American airwaves, but it would become an improbable television institution and comedy touchstone, now celebrating its 50th season.

CHICAGO – One of the functions of cinema and especially documentary films is to unearth little known facts of life and make them known to participating audiences. “Nurse Unseen” is such a film, as it profiles the influence of Filipino nurses in American healthcare. The Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) will present a screening of the film, in honor of Filipino American History Month, with appearances by Director Michele Josue and Producer Carlo Velayo, at AMC Oakbrook (Illinois) on October 8th. For ticket availability and info, click NURSE UNSEEN.

CHICAGO – The spooky season is also the season for favorite horror films, and the Comfort Film series of Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has three to put on the viewing list, curated by Chicago programmer Stephanie Sack. Under the theme “The Art of Murder,” scheduled for October 2nd is “Deadly Sweet,” October 9th is “Blind Beast” and October 16th concludes the program with “Smile Before Death.” For information about the films and tickets, click ART OF MURDER.

CHICAGO – It’s the first day of October and that means the “spooky season” leading up to Halloween has begun. Popular mystery author David K. Wilson (Sam Lawson Mysteries) has moved outside his usual genre with “The Girl in the Whispers,” a psychological thriller that has its share of hauntings. The book releases today and is available by CLICKING HERE.