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Mark is still in the host chair and welcomes longtime friend and film industry insider Dave Sikich for a love letter to one of Hollywood’s most recognizable backlots: Chicago.

From The Blues Brothers and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to The Fugitive and The Dark Knight, this movie-loving duo reels through the films that turned our streets, skylines, and neighborhoods into cinematic icons. Along the way, they explore what makes Chicago such a powerful backdrop, why directors keep coming back, and how the city itself often steals the scene.

If you love movies, love Chicago, or maybe you’re just Chi-curious… this episode proves our city is more than a location. It’s the star.

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With Mike still out on paternity leave, Mark once again steps up to the mic, joined by his favorite librarian and resident literary brain, Jessi Wakefield. Together, they turn the page on Hollywood’s ongoing love affair with the written word.

From this week’s releases Wuthering Heights and Crime 101 to a 2026 lineup packed with page-to-screen heavyweights like Project Hail Mary, Verity, and Homer’s The Odyssey, these well-read film fans dig into why great stories keep finding a second life on the big screen.

What makes a novel adaptation-worthy? What gets lost, what gets elevated, and why does literature remain one of cinema’s richest story mines? It’s a spirited, book-smart conversation where storytelling takes center stage and no dog-eared page is left unturned. 📚🎬

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With Mike still on baby duty, Mark Mazrimas steps into the host chair this week, joined by our resident office Galentines and rom-com authorities, Beth and Heather. Together, they share their all-time favorite romantic comedies, their Valentine’s Day plans, and the timeless movie moments that still make hearts skip a beat.

The conversation revisits classics like About Last Night, When Harry Met Sally, and Jerry Maguire, before turning up the heat for a look at the sweeping passion of the upcoming release, Wuthering Heights.

Whether you’re planning a date night, a Galentine’s outing, or just in the mood for a great love story, this episode is packed with romance, nostalgia, and plenty of cinematic chemistry. ❤️🎬