Eric Houtkooper

Eric Houtkooper

Saugatuck • Chicago • New York
Founder of Movie News Pro. B.F.A. in Motion Picture Production, School of Visual Arts in New York. Jurist for the Screen Test Student Fest at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Chicago.
09
Jul

Where Have All The Comedies Gone?

For indie filmmakers trying to break into the business, this lane looks wide open.
3 min read
08
Jul

All Eyes On Superman

Superhero fatigue is real, so the pressure is on the man of steel.
3 min read
07
Jul

Hear The Roar: Dinosaurs & Race Cars Rule The Box Office

So of course, I saw Elio.
3 min read
03
Jul

Why AMC's Future Hinges On The Audience Experience

No audience member wants to sit through 20 minutes of ads and trailers before the movie starts.
3 min read
02
Jul

Get Your Popcorn Ready

A double feature of F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth sounds like an awesome "forget the world and just have fun" double feature.
3 min read
01
Jul

Blumhouse Has Handled The M3GAN 2.0 Flop Perfectly

This is pretty much unheard of, and genuinely one of the most refreshing things I’ve heard in the biz.
3 min read
30
Jun

A Much Needed Win For Apple

The combination of high-octane action, star power, and IMAX screen presence has paid off for Tim Cook.
3 min read
27
Jun

Something To Celebrate: Chicago's Music Box Theatre & Studio Ghibli

Independent theaters that invest in curating thoughtful, distinctive films are increasingly rare, yet they're essential to the cinematic landscape.
3 min read
26
Jun

All Eyes On F1 As Apple Takes Pole Position For Summer

With a reported $300 million budget, F1 needs a strong opening.
3 min read
25
Jun

Is The Future of Film Being Written By AI?

The future of movies may be decided by lawyers and software.
3 min read


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