Erik Childress
@erikthemovieman.bsky.social
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
In case you missed what the Critic's Classics Series is serving up in December (3rd, 10th, 17th) at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, here you go. Tickets on sale now. Critic discussions follow every 7 PM show. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In case you missed what the Critic's Classics Series is serving up in December (3rd, 10th, 17th) at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, here you go. Tickets on sale now. Critic discussions follow every 7 PM show. www.classiccinemas.com/f/kiss-kiss-...
Today is the last day to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in the city. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everybody at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social May 1-7, 2026 for the next edition. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Today is the last day to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in the city. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everybody at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social May 1-7, 2026 for the next edition. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
The Critic's Classics Series just got upgraded for December and we'll be showing three films instead of just two. Look what is on sale now at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove for Dec. 3, 10 & 17.
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Critic's Classics Series just got upgraded for December and we'll be showing three films instead of just two. Look what is on sale now at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove for Dec. 3, 10 & 17.
There are 3 more days to vote in the Reader poll for Best of Chicago. The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. Please vote and share if you can. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There are 3 more days to vote in the Reader poll for Best of Chicago. The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. Please vote and share if you can. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
Still a few days to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in in the city. Only takes a moment. If you attend we would really appreciate your support. If you haven't yet we return to the Music Box Theatre May 1-7, 2016. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Still a few days to nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival in in the city. Only takes a moment. If you attend we would really appreciate your support. If you haven't yet we return to the Music Box Theatre May 1-7, 2016. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
Nominations are still open in this year's Best of Chicago poll until Sunday. If you haven't nominated The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival, we would really appreciate you taking a moment to do that for us. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Nominations are still open in this year's Best of Chicago poll until Sunday. If you haven't nominated The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival, we would really appreciate you taking a moment to do that for us. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
This is the final week to vote in the Chicago Reader poll and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival in the city. It's really easy. Just go here: bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is the final week to vote in the Chicago Reader poll and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival in the city. It's really easy. Just go here: bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
If you haven't yet voted in the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago poll for this year, head on over and nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival. We really appreciate your continued support. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If you haven't yet voted in the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago poll for this year, head on over and nominate The Chicago Critics Film Festival for Best Film Festival. We really appreciate your continued support. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
The Chicago Critics Film Festival will return to the @musicboxtheatre in 2026. But we would be thrilled if you would nominate us for Best Film Festival in the city in the annual Chicago Reader poll. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Chicago Critics Film Festival will return to the @musicboxtheatre in 2026. But we would be thrilled if you would nominate us for Best Film Festival in the city in the annual Chicago Reader poll. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
What a great turnout we had last night for SHAUN OF THE DEAD at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series returns on Oct. 29 with HALLOWEEN hosted by Nick Digilio Only a few seats left. You can also look ahead to Nov. 12 when we will be showing Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT.
October 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
What a great turnout we had last night for SHAUN OF THE DEAD at Elk Grove Cinema. The Critic's Classics Series returns on Oct. 29 with HALLOWEEN hosted by Nick Digilio Only a few seats left. You can also look ahead to Nov. 12 when we will be showing Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT.
You have until Oct. 26 to get in your votes in the Chicago Reader poll for the Best of Chicago and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. You can do so here. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
You have until Oct. 26 to get in your votes in the Chicago Reader poll for the Best of Chicago and The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your nomination for Best Film Festival. You can do so here. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your support in this year's Chicago Reader poll for Best Film Festival in the city. All you have to do is follow the link and nominate us. We return May 1-7, 2026 at the Music Box Theatre. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Chicago Critics Film Festival would really appreciate your support in this year's Chicago Reader poll for Best Film Festival in the city. All you have to do is follow the link and nominate us. We return May 1-7, 2026 at the Music Box Theatre. bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...
Thank you to everyone who came to last night's screening of AFTER HOURS. The Critic's Classics Series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove is gearing up for a fun, spooky October. Every other week starting Oct. 1 here is what we will be showing.
September 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to last night's screening of AFTER HOURS. The Critic's Classics Series at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove is gearing up for a fun, spooky October. Every other week starting Oct. 1 here is what we will be showing.
The Critic's Classics Series had one of our biggest turnouts of the year with DIRTY DANCING last night. Look what we have coming up at Elk Grove Cinema
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - AFTER HOURS
Oct. 1 - FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)
Oct. 15 - SHAUN OF THE DEAD
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - AFTER HOURS
Oct. 1 - FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)
Oct. 15 - SHAUN OF THE DEAD
August 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Critic's Classics Series had one of our biggest turnouts of the year with DIRTY DANCING last night. Look what we have coming up at Elk Grove Cinema
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - AFTER HOURS
Oct. 1 - FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)
Oct. 15 - SHAUN OF THE DEAD
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - AFTER HOURS
Oct. 1 - FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)
Oct. 15 - SHAUN OF THE DEAD
One last reminder for our big presentation at the Palatine Library tonight. From 6:30-8:30 Collin Souter and I will be holding court on the history of video games in the movies. All ages are welcome. There is still time to sign up. If not, just show up. :) www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
August 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
One last reminder for our big presentation at the Palatine Library tonight. From 6:30-8:30 Collin Souter and I will be holding court on the history of video games in the movies. All ages are welcome. There is still time to sign up. If not, just show up. :) www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
Tonight’s viewing. Still incredible
August 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Tonight’s viewing. Still incredible
Tonight’s viewing
August 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Tonight’s viewing
Don't forget our big presentation at the Palatine Library this Thursday, Aug. 7. From 6:30-8:30, Collin Souter and I will be talking about the history of video games in cinema. From the heights to the lows. www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
August 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Don't forget our big presentation at the Palatine Library this Thursday, Aug. 7. From 6:30-8:30, Collin Souter and I will be talking about the history of video games in cinema. From the heights to the lows. www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
Hoping you will be able to join Collin Souter and I this week from 6:30-8:30 at the Palatine Library. It is our third presentation there - this time on the history of Video Games & Cinema - and your support is greatly appreciated. Let's fill the room! www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hoping you will be able to join Collin Souter and I this week from 6:30-8:30 at the Palatine Library. It is our third presentation there - this time on the history of Video Games & Cinema - and your support is greatly appreciated. Let's fill the room! www.palatinelibrary.org/event/tbd-as...
Don't miss the upcoming events in the Critic's Classics Series
Aug. 6 - RISKY BUSINESS (hosted by Nick Digilio)
Aug. 20 - DIRTY DANCING (hosted by Erik Childress & Morgan Gire)
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - Martin Scorsese's AFTER HOURS (hosted by Collin Souter)
Aug. 6 - RISKY BUSINESS (hosted by Nick Digilio)
Aug. 20 - DIRTY DANCING (hosted by Erik Childress & Morgan Gire)
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - Martin Scorsese's AFTER HOURS (hosted by Collin Souter)
July 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Don't miss the upcoming events in the Critic's Classics Series
Aug. 6 - RISKY BUSINESS (hosted by Nick Digilio)
Aug. 20 - DIRTY DANCING (hosted by Erik Childress & Morgan Gire)
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - Martin Scorsese's AFTER HOURS (hosted by Collin Souter)
Aug. 6 - RISKY BUSINESS (hosted by Nick Digilio)
Aug. 20 - DIRTY DANCING (hosted by Erik Childress & Morgan Gire)
Sept. 3 - DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Sept. 17 - Martin Scorsese's AFTER HOURS (hosted by Collin Souter)
Ryne Sandberg was my baseball hero. It wasn’t just growing up in a Cubs family. Yes he came to the team (thank you Phillies) when I first really started watching the sport. But he was just great. Part of the Cubs Daily Double with Bobby Dernier batting second.
July 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ryne Sandberg was my baseball hero. It wasn’t just growing up in a Cubs family. Yes he came to the team (thank you Phillies) when I first really started watching the sport. But he was just great. Part of the Cubs Daily Double with Bobby Dernier batting second.
Thank you to everyone who came out to see FLETCH at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove last night. Here is what the Critic's Classics Series has coming up in August on the 6th (with host Nick Digilio) and on the 20th with yours truly hosting with Morgan Gire.
www.classiccinemas.com/f/risky-busi...
www.classiccinemas.com/f/risky-busi...
July 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out to see FLETCH at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove last night. Here is what the Critic's Classics Series has coming up in August on the 6th (with host Nick Digilio) and on the 20th with yours truly hosting with Morgan Gire.
www.classiccinemas.com/f/risky-busi...
www.classiccinemas.com/f/risky-busi...
Check out what the Critic's Classics Series will be screening at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove in September.
July 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Check out what the Critic's Classics Series will be screening at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove in September.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra last night with my favorite movie.
June 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra last night with my favorite movie.