Review: Almost Always Takes The Scenic Route and Makes It Last
Frontman Kristopher Evans belts out the first lyric to “Run River,” the opening track off The Scenic Route, the debut EP of Chicago’s newest emo-laden pop punk outfit Almost Always, […]
On the Road: A Midwesterner Decodes the Chaos of the British Pantomime
Third Coast Review contributor Tory Crowley is a native Midwesterner currently living in Budapest, Hungary. Please enjoy her European cultural notes. When I told my British co-worker that I’d be […]
Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Reunite for Police Caper The Rip, Set in a House Built of Money
Loosely based on a true story, The Rip tells the tale of a group of Miami cops who receive a tip about a stash house with millions of dollars of […]
Review: In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Filmmaker Nia DaCosta Achieves That Rare Film Feat, Improving an Already Legendary Franchise
When you examine previous films from Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels, Hedda) and the now-four-film 28 (Days/Weeks/Years) Later franchise, you’ll notice one important thing: they rarely repeat themselves. Ignoring the […]
Review: Jodie Foster Impresses—in French and English—in A Private Life, a Mystery with Heart
There are plenty of instances of French actors finding stardom in English-language cinema, from Isabelle Huppert and Jean Reno to Marion Cotillard and Vincent Cassel. It’s more rare for an […]
Review: Night Patrol Draws and Redraws Battle Lines in a Supernatural Gang Battle
This article was originally published as part of our 2025 Fantastic Fest dispatch coverage. Every once in a while, I’m reminded how fun it is to walk into a movie […]
Review: In a Career-Best Performance, Amanda Seyfried Stuns in The Testament of Ann Lee, an Epic of Grand Scale and Great Faith
I entered a screening of The Testament of Ann Lee much the way I enter most film screenings: knowing as little as possible. Sure, I knew Amanda Seyfried stars as […]
Review: At the Dive Bar and Clover by Sleeper’s Bell Is on…
The best thing about January 2026 is that 2025 is over. However, since it’s the beginning of the new year and I’m still waiting patiently for a few Chicago albums […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 1/15 and Beyond
The snow has made another appearance this winter season, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from heading out and discovering something fun to do this weekend! There are plenty of concerts, […]
Preview: Groovy Magic Celebrates New Beginnings at the Empty Bottle
The nebulous world of psychedelic music has always had blurry edges, and the genre’s “big tent” encompasses a strain of thoughtful and nuanced singer-songwriter tunes that take you places. Chicago […]
Review: “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” Locating Loss in Lake Markham’s Lo Siento
Reviewed by Tori Rego The well-worn “a stranger comes to town” narrative genesis is given new life in Lake Markham’s debut novel, Lo Siento. The main character, as much as […]
Chicago Restaurant Week Roundup: The Best Dinner Deals Under $50
It’s that magical time of year. The winter holidays? Valentine’s Day? Even better—Chicago Restaurant Week. From January 23 to February 8, CRW gives Chicagoans and visitors alike the opportunity to […]