Review: Dance, Film and History Intertwine Beautifully in Cunningham
Merce Cunningham died in 2009 at the age of 90, and in his decades-long career as a dancer and choreographer, he redefined American modern dance as we know it. Fond […]
Review: Moving Parts Scratches the Surface of the Deep, Global Problem of Human Trafficking
“According to a report from the United Nations, 71 per cent of all human trafficking victims are women and girls. Human trafficking earns profits of roughly $150 billion a year.” […]
2019 in Review: Best Documentary Films of the Year
The reason I separate out documentaries into their own Best of the Year list is not because I feel they should be judged differently than feature films, but because I […]
2019 in Review: Best Narrative Films of the Year
Call me old fashioned, but I’m a firm believer in not posting a Best Of the Year list until the year is actually over. I’m often able to squeeze in […]
Crowds Flock to Dispensaries Across Illinois on First Day of Legal Pot Sales
Illinoisans flocked to marijuana dispensaries across the state on Wednesday, the first day residents were allowed to purchase the substance legally. Some stores opened their doors as early as 6:00 […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 1/2 – 1/5
Goodbye 2010s! Hello 2020s! We’ve just made it into a new decade and it’s the first weekend of it; so what are you going to do? There are plenty of […]
Our Top Picks for Art & Museums 2019
Year after year, Chicago adds to its arts and culture accolades with inventive new exhibits and exciting new artist exhibitions. And it’s not just the Museum Campus weighing in heavy […]
Review: Silly Goose–Why Untitled Goose Game is Great for any Human
It’s not every day an indie game goes viral, but once you see it on CNN and the evening news, you know that’s what’s happened. House House’s charming goosey adventure, […]
Our Favorite Video Games of 2019
2019 was a great year for games. And while 2020 is looking to be a great year, too, I thought we’d take some time and take a look at some […]
A Literary Look Back at 2019
The Third Coast Review Lit Department had a very full year, with new writers Patrick T. Reardon, Terry Galvan, and Carr Harkrader joining us and sharing their impeccable insights. Reardon […]
Book Review: A New Hope—Hopey: From Commune to Corner Office
Hopey: From Commune to Corner Office Hope Mueller Inspire Books Reviewed by Terry Galvan. Mueller’s incisive autobiography illustrates an inspiring, if unconventional, upbringing in a household where alternative “hippie” culture […]
Chicago Botanic Garden Dazzles with New Holiday Show, Lightscape–Act Now if You Want to Get a Glimpse!
Tradition is typically king at the holidays, with meals, movies and destinations remaining the same year after year and creating that sense of cozy familiarity. This always seems particularly true […]