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*Spoiler alert, dear readers! Don’t go further unless you’re OK with knowing how the show ends* By: Maria Cieslarczyk “We are not horses. We are humans. We are…” – Gi-hun (Season 3, Episode 6). Here is the Squid Games S3 Official Trailer! I remember watching Squid Games for the first time in my college dorm…
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A Love Letter to This Community of Artists and Dreamers, and What I’ve Learned So Far as a Creative By: Maria Cieslarczyk Shout-out to Lexie and Aine for this gorgeous sign of my magazine. I keep it in my office, and it is one of my most dearly treasured gifts. Wow! The show really does…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Warning: SPOILERS ahead! “You keep dancing with the devil…one day, he’s going to follow you home.” What’s better than one Michael B. Jordan? TWO Michael B. Jordans…and as a fangirl, I mean that, respectfully. Writer and director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Black Panther) has truly outdone himself with his latest project. His…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk It’s been a few good years since I last enjoyed a Marvel film. Coming from a former Disney TV and Film employee…that’s shocking, I know. However, a couple weeks ago, I decided to go out on a limb and try the latest Captain America movie at my local theater. Buttery popcorn, cozy…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Sometimes, to feel better about one of your bad days… you need to see just how bad it can actually get! One of Them Days (2025), starring comedic-gold icon KeKe Palmer and international superstar SZA, does just that…in the best way possible. If you’re having just one of those days (you know,…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk This month has been an incredibly busy one, with the publication of my debut poetry book “Constellations of the Damned” (now available to order on Amazon). But in the midst of book promotions and my 9-5 grind at iHeartMedia, I was lucky enough to see not one, not two, not even three…but…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk TW: mention of s*xual assault, abuse Movie spoilers ahead! Rating: 4.5/5 stars. As a horror film fan, I rarely watch them in theaters *cue the need to escape if things get too hairy*! However, I watched this with a group of friends and highly recommend doing so. When I’d get freaked out,…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Wicked was willfully wonderful. Is it obvious which song from this Broadway show-inspired film was my favorite? (Hint: it’s in the article title). Aside from my desperate attempt at a musical pun, my enjoyment of the movie is multi-layered. Although the film was dazzling, my overall score is a 3.5 out of…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk The fourth annual CJFC (Chicago Japan Film Collective) is back with this year’s theme of “Co-existence,” featuring 11 new films over the course of 11 days. As an Asian-American woman working in media and entertainment, I highly encourage you all to check out foreign films, especially when the opportunity arises. Film collectives…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk FYI – this article is long overdue, but holy smokes surprise: ya girl made it…just in time for Halloween! Hope you enjoy as much as I did. Can attest this makes for a fun date night 😉 You don’t need me to chant his name 3 times…so get your spooky selves off…
The Filmscape Reverie 