Only 15 years removed from the source material, this 2025 remake feels out of place in more ways than one.
Gavin Meichelbock

Gavin Meichelbock
Gavin Meichelbock is a third-year student pursuing a major in American literature & culture and minors in film and professional writing. After talking about movies way too much, he decided he might as well get an internship out of it. He started writing for The Daily Bruin and BruinLife in the fall of 2023 and has been an avid film, book, album and arts/entertainment contributor ever since.
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- Arts & Entertainment
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While the displayed talent is incredible, the flow of the evening didn’t have as fine a footing.
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To live up to its name and top the list, this title drop will have to be — invincible.
- ChicagoFood
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Two chains, two sandwiches, two polish dogs and one victor.
- ChicagoFood
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Mr. Beef is more than a sandwich shop; it’s a cultural touchstone.
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Brought to you by the city of Chicago, the world’s largest Starbucks can be found at the Reserve Roastery on …