Neighborhood Watch: A Conversation With Elmwood Park Movie Critic Don Shanahan

Chicago Indie Critics co-founder Don Shanahan is partnering with the Elmwood Park Advocate for a movie conversation sponsored by Illinois Indie Critics. The event will be held in the Ferrentino Meeting Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library.

Over the past few months, Don has been contributing movie writing to the newsletter.

Editor Kevin Gosztola will host the event with Don as he recaps his favorite films from the summer and invites attendee to share their own recent favorites. Then he will preview the top Oscar contenders and what residents should look forward to seeing during the final months of 2025.

Don is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic and the editor-in-chief of Film Obsessive and Every Movie Has a Lesson. In addition to Chicago Indie Critics, he is part of the internationally recognized Critics Choice Association. He also owns and operates the Free Blockbuster box on the 2600 block of 75th Court, where those passing by may "take a movie/leave a movie" in the spirit of sharing a little art and culture with the community.

Sprinkled in along the way will be some trivia, movie prizes, delicious popcorn, and an endorsement for the Free Blockbuster Elmwood Park box. On behalf of the Advocate, we hope to see you there on September 28 at 3 p.m!

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