Nick Digilio

Easter is obviously a major Christian holiday. Every single year it rolls around and for millions and millions of people it is one of the most important observances in the Christian faith. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after the crucifixion, the victory over sin and death, the culmination of Holy Week, the end of Lent, the empty tomb, the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, the crucifixion on Good Friday, and then the rebirth and celebration of Easter Sunday. It happens...

Well, it’s April, which means it’s springtime. And around here, that can only mean one thing: Springtime for Hitler . Yes, I am unbelievably excited to be hosting one of my favorite comedies of all time, one of Mel Brooks ’ greatest movies, and one of the most outrageous directorial debuts in film history, The Producers , on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Theater in Oak Park as part of my 'Nick’s Pix' series. And believe me, if there was ever a movie built to be seen with a...

[Get the exclusive video  version of these weekly reviews each Friday by becoming a paid subscriber!] My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review five new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, March 27th, 2026. 1) THEY WILL KILL YOU I had a serious case of déjà vu watching They Will Kill You . And not the good kind, it's the kind where you feel like you’ve already sat through this exact same movie a week ago, only...