40 Years, 40 Films with Nick Digilio

Join award-winning podcaster, author Nick Digilio, as he celebrates 40 years of film criticism and gets your hands on his brand-new book!
Join us for a special event celebrating the release of 40 Years, 40 Films with the author in attendance! Award-winning film critic and beloved Chicago broadcaster Nick Digilio has passionately reviewed movies, championed underappreciated gems, and entertained audiences across radio, podcasts, theaters, and live events. Now, in this deeply personal collection, he reflects on 40 years of moviegoing, movie reviewing, and movie-loving — one film at a time. We’ll discuss favorite films and play short scenes from titles. If you love movies, don’t miss this!
A lifelong Chicagoan who grew up 6 blocks away from Wrigley Field, Nick Digilio is an award-winning broadcaster, film critic, writer, performer, comedian, podcast host, and professional speaker/interviewer who has entertained and informed the public for almost four decades. As a radio show host, he spent over 35 years with WGN-AM radio, reviewing films and appearing on every weekday part.

He hosted the #1 rated overnight show on WGN for over 20 years, which featured incredible guests, fantastic interviews, popular celebrities, film reviews, and hilarious regular segments that kept listeners glued to their radios. Nick also studied and performed at The Second City, spent over 15 years as an actor, director, and playwright in Chicago’s theater community, and has performed stand-up comedy at Zanie’s comedy clubs. Nick is also an accomplished speaker who has hosted and spoken at corporate meetings and social events throughout the Midwest.