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If you've been a faithful listener of my radio show over the years or subscribed to my podcast , you already know one thing about me—I hate Valentine's Day. Every year, during my time on WGN, I made it a tradition to host an Anti-Valentine's Day Show, a glorious counterprogramming to all the forced romance, overpriced dinners, and Hallmark nonsense being shoved down our throats. So, in keeping with that tradition, I'm sharing my list of the 10 best anti-Valentine's Day movies

McDonald's  has been teasing us for at least two years, but now it's finally here: THE CHICKEN BIG MAC ! Yes, it's the poultry-based version of the classic Big Mac. It features two tempura-battered chicken patties on a Big Mac bun with Big Mac Special Sauce, cheese, lettuce, and pickle slices. The Chicken Big Mac was previously available in the U.K. and Ireland in 2022, where it sold out within 10 days. It was also tested in Miami in 2022, with lines out the door and jammed d

The next movie in my "Nick's Pix' series is the terrific 1979 thriller "The China Syndrome" This Wednesday, August 14th, I am unbelievably proud and excited to be hosting James Bridges' "The China Syndrome" for my next 'Nick's Pix' screening at Classic Cinemas' Lake Theater , a beautiful movie palace located in the heart of downtown Oak Park. "The China Syndrome" is one of the very best films of the 1970's. It features Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, and a myriad

Last night...wow! Well, what a wonderful night at the beautiful Lake Theater in Oak Park, for my Classic Cinemas "Nick's Pix" screening of the cult classic "The Warriors." Can..... you....... DIG IT?? Over 200 people showed up for this classic movie on the big screen, including friends, fans, and the wonderful folks from Flashback Weekend Horror Convention , which is coming up August 2nd - 4th at The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago and will feature an incredible "Warriors Reuni