Chicago Production Signature Move Brings a Diverse Voice to the Big Screen
When producers Brian and Jan Heiggelke, who together publish New City, and Eugene Park were looking for a Chicago movie project to back, they had one condition: it had to […]
Lisa Trifone is Managing Editor and a Film Critic at Third Coast Review. A Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, she is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. Find more of Lisa's work at SomebodysMiracle.com
Chicago Production Could Be a ‘Hometown Hero’ Thanks to Seed & Spark
An independent filmmaker committed to seeing their movie get made will likely, at some point, turn to crowdfunding to make it happen. Services like Kickstarter and Indiegogo provide a platform […]
Film Review: Women Gracefully Lead the Touching, Winning The Midwife
Catherine Deneuve has been making films since 1957 (!), and to watch her on screen is to watch a master at work. Sixty years after her debut, she continues to […]
Your Chicago Library Card Unlocks Hours of Free Content
There was a bit of news recently when Criterion Collection, that of the esteemed film re-issues and special editions, announced a partnership with Kanopy, the streaming service that connects public […]
See The Florida Project First with Elevated Films
Next week, Chicago’s Elevated Films presents their last summer screening, and it’s a doozie. The non-profit that presents new films on rooftops around the city brings Chicago its first screening […]
TV Review: Narcos Finds its Footing without Escobar
The following review contains spoilers. The first two seasons of Netflix’s Narcos were defined by the storyline of a single character: Pablo Escobar, as portrayed with magnetic charisma by Wagner […]
Screens Monthly: What to See in September
In a new monthly series in the Screens section, we’ll highlight some of the film happenings around Chicago, from major theatrical openings to arthouse screenings and independent events. This month, […]
Eight Local TV Pilots Get Chicago Screening Before New York Premiere
On the first Tuesday of every month, the Midwest Independent Film Festival hosts one of the most unique film events in the city. Month after month, presenters put together programs […]
Watch Michael Cera and Abbi Jacobson’s Newest Movie on a Swanky Rooftop
There’s an organization in New York City, founded in 1997, whose mission is solely to present great films in great locations. Specifically, on rooftops. They are Rooftop Films, and every […]
Season Five of Orange is the New Black Misses the Mark
When it premiered in 2013, Orange is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan was interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air about the series based on Piper Kerman’s memoir of serving time in […]
TV Review: Season 5 of House of Cards is as Icy and Devious as Ever
It’s hard to believe that just over four years ago, a streaming service producing its own content was unheard of. The likes of Hulu and Amazon and especially Netflix were […]
Music Box Is Curating A Free Film Series at Wrigley Field’s New Outdoor Plaza This Summer
Music Box Theatre is having a moment. The storied movie palace on the Southport corridor has found a bold new stride where programming and personality are concerned. In April, they hosted […]