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The epic deep-dish-sized conclusion of the 10 best Chicago movies. 

Luke Ferris is joined by a cast of Chicagoians—Mel Slattery, Eric Bailey, Jason Oscar, and Luke Soldano—to rank the best of the best of Windy City cinema. 

In part two, the group finalizes the rankings of the top 10 and reveals the best Chicago movie. 

Play along at home with our rankings spreadsheet and view the complete list of Chicago movies that meet our criteria. 

Listen to Part One

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This episode's shoulders are so big that we had to split it into two parts. 

We are ranking the 10 best Chicago movies based on the criteria of:

1. The movie must be set in Chicago or capture the city's spirit in its narrative. 
2. The movie has to have scenes shot on location in the city of Chicago.

Luke Ferris is joined by a cast of Chicagoians—Mel Slattery, Eric Bailey, Jason Oscar, and Luke Soldano—to rank the best of the best of Windy City cinema. 

In part one, the group discusses the criteria for the best Chicago movies, honorable mentions, and begins ranking the top 10. 

Play along at home with our rankings spreadsheet and view the complete list of Chicago movies that meet our criteria. 

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No, this isn't a dream. Least Important Things is back for a new season, and Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne are kicking off season four discussing 2010's Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. 

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• Inception (2010) Official Trailer #1 - Christopher Nolan Movie HD

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Join Mike and Luke for their raw and ruckus reactions to Jurassic World Rebirth.* 

*BEWARE OF SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE 

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Jurassic Pod is a podcast 65 million years in the making. In this show, we excavate, theorize, and decipher the evolution of the Jurassic Park films and their fandom. 

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Mike and Luke preview Jurassic World Rebirth, breaking down the latest trailer and what to expect in the newest installment of the franchise. 

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Jurassic Pod is a podcast 65 million years in the making. In this show, we excavate, theorize, and decipher the evolution of the Jurassic Park films and their fandom. 

Check out the Jurassic Pod archived episodes.

You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. 

You can email the show at [email protected] or reach out via social media at the links below. 

Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com 

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• Jurassic World Rebirth Official Trailer 2
  
  

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When Tottenham Hotspur Football Club won their first trophy in 17 years, the feeling was one of relief and unexperienced joy. Find out why these moments are what make sports fans sacrifice their time, energy, and passion for a game. 

How the Premier League Kept Me Sane Article

World Cup Episode

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• TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE! | Post match scenes and trophy lift uncut
• EMOTIONAL Son Heung-min reflects on becoming first Tottenham captain since 2008 to lift a trophy 🤍
• EUROPA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 | Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Man United | Highlights
• Do Tottenham Hotspur or Man United need Europa League trophy more? | Premier League | NBC Sports

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is here, and we've got the team together to provide post-theater reactions to all the death-defying stunts, paradoxes, doves(?), storage capacities, and more that you've come to expect from this unstoppable franchise. 

The Team: Luke Ferris, Mike Wynne, Zach Hall, Bri Warsen, Andy Warnse, Justin Felten, and Jay Ferris. 

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Podcast Impossible is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, where we accept the mission of discussing the Mission: Impossible franchise and its legacy. 

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Join Luke and Mike in the biggest episode of the podcast yet—The Final Reckoning Preview Extravaganza. 

A panel of guests from all the Least Important Things rewatch series to preview Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, celebrate the franchise, and attempt the impossible mission of rating Tom Cruise's best hair in the series. 

Special thanks to: Zach Hall, Daniel Stephen, Greg Jackson, Jim Hargrove, Bri and Andy Warsen, and Shannon Wynne. 

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Podcast: Impossible is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things, where we accept the mission of discussing the Mission: Impossible franchise and its legacy. 

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• Misson Impossible - Main Theme [1 hour]

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We are living in a golden age of the spy thriller across TV and film. Uncover why this genre has seen a recent uptick in popularity and what entries stand above the rest. 

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• "Black Bag" by David Holmes from BLACK BAG
• BLACK BAG - Official Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters March 14
• Slow Horses : Season 1 - Official Opening Credits / Intro (Apple TV+' series) (2022)
• Stephen Visits Gary Oldman In London To Talk "Slow Horses," The Show That Fell From The Sky
• Slow Horses-Jackson Lamb/Gary Oldman |AppleTv+
• Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Official US Trailer
• GOLDENEYE | 007 Meets Xenia Onatopp – Pierce Brosnan, Famke Janssen | James Bond
• The James Bond Theme (From the Film 'Dr. No')

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You know his name. He doesn't. 

Luke and Mike close out The Bourne Cast with the final (?) installment of the series 2016's Jason Bourne. PLUS, the first-ever "Franchise Leasties and Besties Awards."

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The Bournecast is a special rewatch miniseries from Least Important Things that assesses and uncovers the legacy of the Bourne franchise. 

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• Jason Bourne - Official Trailer (HD)

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