Anime Central to Include Wit Studio, Kinema Citrus Co. as Industry Guests at 2023 Convention
Anime Central has established itself as the premiere destination for anime and manga in the Midwest. Located outside of downtown Chicago...
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Annie Banks
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Bang Zoom! Studios to Host Casting Call at ACen 2023
The entertainment industry has been known for its vast creativity, filled with endless roles designed for artists to grow within their...
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Annie Banks
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Renfield (2023) Review
Count Dracula has been one of the most prominent vampiric figures in media, dating back to Bram Stroker's 1897 Gothic novel that launched...
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Annie Banks
Apr 2, 20231 min read
ReedPop Reveals C2E2 2024 Dates
C2E2 2023 reclaimed its rightful title as a springtime Chicago comic convention, adorned with entertainment and media guests...
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Annie Banks
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Netflix's BEEF (2023-) Review - SXSW 2023
Netlfix's Original Series have taken risks throughout the years, attempting to tap into a diverse array of audience interests through...
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Annie Banks
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Kevin Smith Says A 'Jay and Silent Bob' Cruise is Happening - Yes, Really
The level of immersive fan events has reached new creative heights over the years. From conventions and exclusive screenings to getaways...
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Annie Banks
Mar 16, 20233 min read
Swarm (2023-) Review - SXSW 2023
Fan culture as a whole can be incredibly daunting to navigate. To an outsider looking in, the unrivaled sense of intensity from fans...
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Annie Banks
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Review - SXSW 2023
The ambitious attempt to adapt games of any form into live-action media has been locked into an inconsistency, ranging from triumphs such...
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Annie Banks
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Scream VI (2023) REVIEW
Branded movies in the horror genre have been given the opportunity to work their way up to franchise-level fan favorites if there's...
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Annie Banks
Feb 23, 20232 min read
C2E2 2023: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Breakout Star to Attend Convention
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever gracefully honored the late Chadwick Boseman as the sequel passed on the hero's moniker, setting the stage...
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Annie Banks
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Reveals First Wave of Guests
Fan Expo Chicago 2023 is already preparing for its second-annual event following the success of its initial Windy City debut in 2022. The...
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Annie Banks
Feb 16, 20232 min read
C2E2 2023: Another Major Marvel Star Confirmed to Appear at the Expo
The impatience of anticipatory congoers mounts as the wait for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo shortens, and eager convention...
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Annie Banks
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has made it its mission to mainstream comics into popular culture by adapting their printed material into...
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Annie Banks
Feb 10, 20234 min read
MocoQueen Colored Contacts Product Review: Vibrant, Comfortable, Captivating Lenses
The MocoQueen mission of enchanting people's eyes with the magic of colored contacts constantly pushes the limits of creativity as their...
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Annie Banks
Feb 4, 20234 min read
Anime Central 2023 Opens Applications for Press, MAPS Scholarship Program
The Midwest's largest anime, manga, and Japanese culture convention is set on returning to Chicago while resuming its annual festivities...
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Annie Banks
Feb 1, 20233 min read
MocoQueen Colored Contacts Celebrates Valentine's Day With 'YESEYEDO' Contest
The MocoQueen mission of enchanting people's eyes with the magic of colored contacts constantly pushes the limits of creativity as their...
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Annie Banks
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's First Chicago Location Celebrates Nostalgia in Pop Culture
WRIGLEYVILLE - The Austin, Texas-rooted movie theater chain makes its long-awaited debut in the Midwest in early 2023 as its six-screen...
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Annie Banks
Jan 20, 20234 min read
Vapor95 Vaporwave and Aesthetic Clothing Product Review
The Vaporwave aesthetic has found a home in street fashion after the popularity of the music genre inspired greater creative expansion....
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Annie Banks
Jan 10, 20232 min read
HBO's The Last of Us (2023) Review
Neil Druckmann and Naught Dog's stellarly successful action-adventure game, The Last of Us, revolutionized the impact of heartfelt and...
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Annie Banks
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Review
DreamWorks Animation succeeded in building its brand through the initial popularity of the Shrek franchise. While the entirety of the...
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