Ed Wood's best film is arguably one of the worst in the history of cinema. What constitutes a movie being "so bad it's good?" Is it unintentional laziness on the filmmaker's behalf? Technical errors, bad acting, all of the above? How does something like this become a cult classic before Tim Burton adapted the making of this film, in Burton's best film? Do we think Plan 9 is fun, bad, or plain old boring? Find out in our discussion!

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Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his site here https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ His YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@SpecialMarkProd

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While we all look up to the sky for a flying fictional hero this week, here’s a look at a group of heroes who put their lives on the line to save others when America was under attack. Paul Greengrass’s “United 93” is still the most heartwrenching 9/11 film to this day, thanks to the film’s disturbing accuracy and attention to detail.

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Sujewa Ekanayake is an independent NYC filmmaker who makes movies every year. You can find his work here https://www.youtube.com/@NYCIndieFilmmakerSujewa

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Before there was The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin wrote The American President. A movie that represents the best qualities in America through a leader who exemplifies empathy over ego. Can America be great again? Only if our next President in charge (if there is one) carries more of President Andrew Shepard's characteristics.

Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/

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Don Shanahan is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved and Banana Meter-approved film critic writing for film obsessive, his own website Every Movie Has a Lesson, and as a co-host of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast on the Ruminations Radio Network. He is a co-founder/co-director of Chicago Indie Critics and a member of the nationally-recognized Critics Choice Association and Hollywood Critics Association. 

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War! What is it good for? The ascension of the opportunists who profit off of it. Stanley Kubrick's first revered film portrays a picture of war that undermines notions of honor and bravery, instead highlighting how cowards thrive while the bold are overlooked.

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Tony Gilroy creates a show not just about Star Wars but about the reality of political revolution that will reflect on current global conflicts for years to come. It will be a long time before we see another Disney show like this.

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David Fincher's celebrated film has been lauded as a brilliant commentary on classism and mental illness. But is it too blunt in its approach?

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Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago and Tour Guide for Chicago films! 

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Darren Aronofsky drops his montage-heavy, anxiety-driven shock fests to bring a melancholic pseudo-documentary film about the consequences of self-destructive failure and the loss of relevance.

Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/

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If Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films (Not You Part II!) mastered the mafia genre, then Martin Scorsese evolved it, leading to a string of films from other directors, including Scorsese himself, to mimic its style. Yet it's Goodfellas that stands as one of the best mob films ever made and Scorsese's most revered film, which has endured for 34 years. Is it worth its admiration? If you say no, then you're not being a funny guy.

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Sujewa is an Underground Filmmaker and avid fan of underground cinema

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From The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters comes a somber follow-up documentary about Walter Day's music career. Walter and Billy spoke to me about their lives after The King of Kong, Walter's generosity, and his legal battle with the internet, which accused him of cheating.

Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day releases Worldwide 6/9 on VOD via Apple, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Fandango, and Vimeo-on-Demand https://www.arcadesandlovesongs.com/

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HBO's Temple Grandin is a film that has garnered wide acclaim for its accurate portrayal of autism, highlighting the ability of individuals with autism to thrive. But will it be able to melt the hearts of both these autistic critics?

Guest info Tarek Fayoumi is a writer for Movies With Tarek. You can find his reviews on all of the latest movies here. https://movieswithtarek.com/ Follow him on X @movieswithtarek

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