Tarek Fayoumi

Tarek Fayoumi is a veteran Chicago film critic. He is the creator of the website Movies With Tarek as well as contributing to Movie Archer, and has written for the Chicago Reader. He is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics as well as Independent Film Critics of America. He can be found on Instagram and X - @MoviesWithTarek
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Wuthering Heights’

When there is a film directed by Emerald Fennell, there is a guaranteed dynamic which is bound to have intriguing shifts. This is certainly...
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Send Help’

There is nothing more daunting than having a boss that is way over their head. There is also nothing worse than ending up on...
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Movies With Tarek – ‘The Rip’

When there is a film featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the thought of troublesome bros comes to mind. The two have experienced monumental...
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Is This Thing On?’

This is a lighthearted comedy that works to find an escape from reality. It is an unexpected “reality” of finding joy in times that...
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Rental Family’

Explore the unique world of Rental Family, a film that showcases human connections through diversity and heartwarming performances.
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Wicked: For Good’

Wicked: For Good enchants with musical moments and a deeper look into the Wizard of Oz universe. Discover the journey now.
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Movies With Tarek – 4DX: ‘Back to the Future’ – 40th Anniversary

Experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before with the 4DX immersive cinema experience. Celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary as you relive Marty McFly’s time-traveling adventures with fog, rocking seats, and exhilarating effects—perfect for families and fans seeking nostalgia and excitement!
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Frankenstein’

Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro is no Halloween cliché—it’s a visionary thriller of ego, love, and terror. Featuring Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz, and Jacob Elordi, this film redefines the monster genre.
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Movies With Tarek – ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’

With an astonishing portrait with honesty written all over it, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is by far one of the most breathtaking and surreal biopics I have seen in years.
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Movies With Tarek: ‘Tron: Ares’ Review

Many years in the making, and there is a whole lot of CGI and AI to go around in Tron: Ares. Fifteen years after...