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J. Rohr
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Fiction writer and film critic. I also make music in a band called Beerfinger. Chicago Indie Critics.
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Not too long ago I had the pleasure of performing at 20x2... and that moment is now watchable on YouTube... check it out and maybe float around to see the other sensational acts.

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20x2 Chicago: Was It Worth It? J Rohr
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September 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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The End of Oak Street is a thrilling survival adventure flick that delivers delightful dinosaur mayhem in a way that is pure popcorn fun. filmobsessive.com?p=305689
(L-r) EWAN McGREGOR as Greg Platt and ANNE HATHAWAY as Denise Platt in “The End of Oak Street,” A Warner Bros. Pictures release. Husband and wife, Greg and Denise creep out into the night armed to investigate dinosaur activity in their suburb.
August 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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THE END OF OAK STREET offers nearly nonstop dinosaur mayhem... there's a wonderful silliness to the film as it makes no real attempt to be anything other than amusing chaos and chomping jaws... & only those who are zero fun at barbecues would expect otherwise.

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The End of Oak Street is Dino-mite
The End of Oak Street is a thrilling survival adventure flick that delivers delightful dinosaur mayhem in a way that is pure popcorn fun.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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SUPER TROOPERS 3 does its best to recapture the irreverent magic of the first film but is mainly an amusing third flick for the fans... which still ain't bad... for more of what works and what doesn't check out my spoiler-free review at Film Obsessive.

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Super Troopers 3 Is Best for Fans
SUPER TROOPERS 3 does its best to recapture the irreverent magic of the first film but is ultimately an amusing third flick for the fans.
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August 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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If you're looking for a casual watch, check out my review of THE DINK... an earnest comedy with enough laughs to be enjoyable and certainly better than watching the same old, same old for the thousandth time.

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The Dink Is Comfortably Familiar
THE DINK serves up a sentimental comedy that feels like a throwback to 90s flicks when being earnest mattered as much as a clever punchline.
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July 25, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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THE ODYSSEY delivers a superb interpretation of Homer's epic poem that's largely about how myths develop, why we need them, & the tragic side of being a hero...for more of what works, and the little that doesn't, check out my spoiler-free review at Film Obsessive.

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The Odyssey Reminds Why Myths Matter
The Odyssey is a cinematically superb adaptation of a classical epic that will remind viewers of the power and purpose of myth and movies.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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BARRIO TRISTE is an atmospheric flick that may be more poetic than found footage folks suspect... those looking for something violent and sinister might be let down, but those open to its aspirations will experience a solid first step for a visual director.

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Barrio Triste Flirts with Nightmares
More poetic than sinister, BARRIO TRISTE is a trippy fantasy/found-footage film flirting with the edge of nightmares.
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July 9, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Not bad for a band ads or live shows... someone recently described Beerfinger as a combination of Ratt, Poison, & Cannibal Corpse... not how I'd describe it but thanks for listening... lemme know if you agree with that after you check out The Wreck of Hope.

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July 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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THE FURIOUS is a refreshingly unique martial arts actioner that borrows from the past to pave a fresh future... if martial arts movies are your thing, this is everything you want in a movie... for more on why, check out my spoiler-free review at Film Obsessive.
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The Furious Is Brutally Brilliant
THE FURIOUS is a refreshingly unique martial arts actioner that borrows from the past to pave a fresh future.
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June 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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My review of the summer's first "blockbuster"... Disclosure Day is likely to split audiences between those who delight in it's all sizzle and no steak adventure and those who can't see past its dreadfully unoriginal shallow themed plot.

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Disclosure Day Will Likely Divide
Though visually superb, Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY delivers dull distractions instead of the deep delights it desires.
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June 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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On The Wreck of Hope, Beerfinger steers straight into darkness without surrendering to it. Inspired by sludge metal, gothic rock, and even the nautical dread of the video game Dredge, the album embraces a Romantic fascination with beauty amid ruin.

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The Wreck of Hope, by Beerfinger
15 track album
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June 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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The Wreck of Hope is coming out June 3rd... which means we got a track list now... sludge inspired alt-metal with some punk sensibilities... featuring songs about loss, confessions of weakness, rage, and a strange optimism that can only come from harnessing a spark from the void to light the dark.
May 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Mortal Kombat II aims to deliver a combo of gruesome action alongside self-aware comedy but can't find the balance necessary for a knockout. buff.ly/iH6Mrdu
Mortal Kombat II, Far from Flawless Victory
Mortal Kombat II aims to deliver a combo of gruesome action alongside self-aware comedy but can't find the balance necessary for a knockout.
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May 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME is a satisfying sequel that leans into the comical... more often absurd fright flick than outright nightmare fuel, it's a fun ride with a few flaws, but nothing that ever derails this fresh fear feature.

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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Satisfies Sequel Cravings
The bloody amusing READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME proves sequels can satisfy, even despite a few flaws.
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March 20, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Had the privilege of chatting with award-winning documentarian Gianfranco Rosi about his lasted feature Pompeii: Below the Clouds... check it out.

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Gianfranco Rosi Discusses Pompeii: Below the Clouds
Award-winning documentarian Gianfranco Rosi chats about his latest film POMPEII: BELOW THE CLOUDS, featuring a city suspended in time.
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March 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Jumping in on the last few hours of first Friday to remind that "Lost at Sea" the first single off the upcoming Beerfinger album "The Wreck of Hope" is available on Bandcamp... enjoy the alt-metal madness of this Dredge inspired track.

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Lost at Sea, by Beerfinger
track by Beerfinger
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March 7, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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THE BRIDE! fabulously doesn't aim to appeal to everyone... propelled by an award-worthy performance by Jessie Buckley, in an ambitious film that's main flaw may be trying to grasp too many stars as it shoots for the moon... only a few slipping away by a fingertip.

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The Bride! Rides the Lightning
Propelled by Jessie Buckley's award-worthy performance, THE BRIDE! is a visually splendid movie that happily aims not to please everyone.
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March 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Checking out THE BRIDE this evening... stay tuned... review coming soon!
Movie ad featuring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley as the Frankenstein inspired main characters in THE BRIDE.
March 4, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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The cast and filmmakers of BIGHT did me the kindness of sitting down to chat about their erotic thriller... read my latest interview at Film Obsessive, or follow the link to watch it on YouTube.

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Chat with the Cast and Creators of BIGHT
The fabulous performers and marvelous moviemakers behind the erotic thriller BIGHT take a moment to talk about feature with Film Obsessive.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new anthology from RHP Press this fall. We're looking for dark crime stories (2-7k words) about American fascism. Subs open Feb 15 to March 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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BIGHT is a surprisingly engaging erotic thriller that manages to be about the emotional consequences of sexual entanglements rather than trite titillation... this isn't pretentious softcore masquerading as meaningful but a dark journey into a downward spiral.

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Bight Offers a Taut Erotic Thrill
Bight provides a dark descent into sexual entanglements turning into twisted knots choking off sanity as two couples fall into erotic ruin.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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IRON LUNG has a lot of portions that work well in isolation, but overall, it just doesn't come together into a captivating movie... yet, it may still appeal to fans of the video game... for more of what works & what doesn't check out my review at Film Obsessive .

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Iron Lung Services the Fans
IRON LUNG is an admirable effort to adapt a frightening video game, but Markiplier and crew make one for the fans more than wider audiences.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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THIS MONTH ON STONE'S THROW: Photographers say the camera helps distance them from their subjects. But sometimes it brings them even closer. Read @fugitivecourier.bsky.social's great story today: bit.ly/45EN7mS
February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE has so much going for it that the fact little of it works is a damn shame... it's the kind of movie that will leave anyone who watches wondering what better version could have been.

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Unluckily Dies Funless
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE wastes a great cast in a promising premise spoiled by telling the story instead of letting viewers see it.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Hey Chicagoland, quick reminder that I'll be performing live at Cary's Lounge along with an assortment of amazing storytellers sharing true tales of when the evening goes off the rails... join us if you can for THE WILD NIGHT!

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January 18, 2026 at 7:51 PM