• Art & Museums
  • Beyond
    • Soapbox
    • Today
  • Film & TV
  • Food
  • Games & Tech
  • Lit
  • Music
    • Audio
  • Stages
  • About Us
  • Our Writers
  • Write With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Art & Museums
  • Beyond
  • Film & TV
  • Food
  • Games & Tech
  • Lit
  • Music
  • Stages
Lit

Chicago Is Lit: June Literary Events in and Around Chicago

by Dan Kelly
Read More
Lit

Review: The Mammals We Share Our State With, Field Guide to Illinois Mammals, by Joyce E. Hofmann

by Patrick T. Reardon
Read More
Film & TV

Review: John Carney’s Latest Music Movie Power Ballad Is a Slight yet Heartfelt Tribute to Songwriting and Finding One’s Voice

by Lisa Trifone
Read More
Film & TV

Review: Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Center the Bittersweet Yet Charming Grief Dramedy Miss You, Love You

by Steve Prokopy
Read More
Film & TV

Review: World War II Docudrama Pressure Recounts 72 Hours—and a Weather Forecast—that Changed History

by Steve Prokopy
Read More
  • Film , Film & TV , Review

Review: Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth Is a Fun Adventure Flick, if Not a Must-See Big-Screen Blockbuster

There was a time not too long ago that a film like Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth, now streaming on AppleTV+, would’ve garnered a major theatrical release, a star-studded premiere […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • May 23, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: First-Time Filmmaker Laura Piani’s Winsome Jane Austen Wrecked My Life Proves RomComs Are Here to Stay

    They say necessity is the root of invention, and while writer-director Laura Piani may not have invented anything entirely new with the winning French rom-com Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • May 23, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Two-Part Documentary Pee-wee As Himself Offers a Comprehensive Look Into the Life and Motivations of Comedian Paul Reubens

    Using 40 hours of new, raw interview material from its subject as framework, the two-part documentary Pee-wee As Himself explores the complex and conflicted life of Paul Reubens, who somehow comes […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • May 23, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: In R.L. Stine’s Fear Street: Prom Queen, 1980s Teen Drama Is Too Broadly Drawn for Thrills

    Adapted from yet another one of author R.L. Stine’s Fear Street books (specifically The Prom Queen) and following up the 2021 trilogy of films directed by Leigh Janiak, Fear Street: […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • May 23, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    ,Review: In The Surrender, a Family Drama Wrapped in a Thriller, the Mother-Daughter Relationship Is Key

    I believe it’s safe to add yet another film to the growing pantheon of horror titles that are actually family dramas in disguise. From writer/director Julia Max (helming her feature […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • May 23, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: After 30 Years, Tom Cruise Still Brings the Action, Emotion and Adventure in Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning

    Tom Cruise has been playing Ethan Hunt for 30 years; let that sink in. Sure, he’s taken on close to 20 non-Mission: Impossible roles since the first film in 1996, […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • May 23, 2025
    • Review , Stages , Storefront , Theater

    Review: Pegasus Theatre’s Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery Is an Uplifting Coming-of-Age Story

    Pegasus Theatre first performed Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery in 2017. Playwright Shay Yougblood’s story of Black women raising one of their own in 1960s Georgia has been remounted by Pegasus at […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • May 22, 2025
    • Front page

    Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/22 and Beyond

    Those random summery days are long gone as it’s been chilly for nearly a week! But don’t let the cooler temps get you down, There are tons of amazing events […]

  • Julian Ramirez
  • May 22, 2025
    • Music , Pop/Rock , Reviews

    Review: An Energized Cat Ridgeway Rocks Subterranean

    After my delightful interview with Cat Ridgeway last weekend, as well as several spins of her latest record, Sprinter, I was very excited to see her perform at Subterranean on […]

  • Anthony Cusumano
  • May 21, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Documentary White With Fear Traces Race-Based Political Radicalization From Nixon to Trump

    Unlike many other issue-oriented documentaries that capitalize on the controversy of the moment and round up a group of talking-head “experts” on a subject to expound on the extremes of […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • May 20, 2025
    • Dance , Review , Stages

    Review: Trinity Irish Dance Company’s Season 35 Shares the Spirit of Ireland and Hope

    The Trinity Irish Dance Company is the dream of founder and choreographer Mark Howard, which has come to life. Last Saturday, the company concluded its season 35 opener at the […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • May 20, 2025
    • Dance , Review , Stages

    Review: Hubbard Street Dance Does a Flashback and Rockets Forward with Its Spring Series

    Hubbard Street Dance Chicago opened its Spring Series on May 16 at the Harris Theater. The series closes out season 47 and has me anticipating what lies ahead. The performance consisted of […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • May 19, 2025
  • Prev
    1...79808182838485...862
    Next

    Never Miss a Moment in Chicago Culture

    Subscribe to Third Coast Review’s weekly highlights for the latest and best in arts and culture around the city. In your inbox every Friday afternoon.
    S
    M
    T
    W
    T
    F
    S
    • There are no events on this day.
    View Calendar

    Recent Posts

      • Film & TV
      • Film
      • Review
      • Music
      • Reviews
      • Stages
      • Theater
      • Games & Tech
      • Game
      • Review

      About us

      • About Us
      • Our Writers
      • Write With Us
      • Subscribe
      • Support
      • Contact

      Useful Information

      For general inquiries, or to submit an article idea, correction or comment, write to us here or contact us

      Support Chicago Indie Media

      Enjoying Third Coast Review news and reviews? Please consider supporting our arts and culture coverage by making a small monthly pledge or making a donation via PayPal. Choose the amount that works best for you, and know how much we appreciate your support!

      Third Coast Review is a member of the Chicago Independent Media Alliance.

      Developed By Utopian | Copyright 2016-2024, Third Coast Review LLC & Respective Authors. All Rights Reserved. No Content May Be Reproduced Without Express Written Permission From Third Coast Review.    Login