Alec Stern’s Ambient Sounds Strive for More in “Settle For These Stories”
We’re in a very interesting time for music. The past year and a half has really shaped how music is being created. Such is the case with Alec Stern‘s “Settle […]
Review: Steppenwolf Opens 2021-22 Season With Tracy Letts’ Trio of Virtual Plays Set in an Off-Kilter World
Steppenwolf Theatre adds to its Steppenwolf Now series with three short plays by Tracy Letts, available virtually through October 24. These three pieces, totaling about 40 minutes, create the opening […]
Review: Bonfire Peaks Is Contemplative and Challenging
I don’t know what it is about puzzle games, but so many of them have the tendency to be pretentious. Bonfire Peaks sits on the cusp of pretentiousness, but just […]
Review: BPM: Bullets Per Minute Rhythm Action Game Comes to Consoles Today
It’s been a while since I’ve played BPM: Bullets Per Minute, the first person shooter rhythm game with Norse mythology. I’ve been a little surprised seeing the changes (and improvements) […]
Review: Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Is a Treat, But Who Is It For?
Ever since Cuphead reintroduced me to the style of old school Disney and Fleischer Studios style animation I’ve seen it pop up in a few other games. Rainbow Billy: The […]
Review: What Played in Peoria—Punks in Peoria, by Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett
Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett University of Illinois Press I told a friend I was reviewing a book called Punks […]
Dialogs: Qian Julie Wang and Greta Johnsen Discuss Beauty, Secrecy, Fear, and Freedom at CHF panel
We all carry secrets, but not everyone has the courage to sit under stage lights, before an audience awash in shadows, and tell them to the world. But immigration attorney […]
Review: Hermanas Do It for Themselves in Goodman’s American Mariachi
The Destinos Latino Theater Festival is Chicago’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Goodman Theatre’s offering is American Mariachi, a co-production with the Dallas Theater Center. Henry Godinez directs […]
Review: Jett: The Far Shore Has Big Ideas But Is More Frustrating Than Fun
It’s no secret in video games that trailers can sometimes be deceiving. Sure, they can show off pretty visuals with cool music, but it’s not always clear what the actual […]
Review: Lake is a Picture-Perfect Slice of Small Town Life
I think for a lot of people, games are about escapism. They give you the ability to do things you couldn’t otherwise. Explore space, or unlock the secrets of hidden […]
Lady Lamb Charms City Winery During An Evening with Strings
There was little time wasted last week at City Winery. The well packed venue quieted down as the lights dimmed and Lady Lamb was introduced. Aly Spaltro walked to the […]
Review: Poetry Collection Darkness on the Face of the Deep Takes Risks with Emotional Depths
Darkness on the Face of the Deep by Patrick T. Reardon Kelsay Books Review by Renny Golden In Darkness on the Face of the Deep, Third Coast Review writer Patrick […]