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Reichardt Retrospective at Chicago Int’l Film Fest Highlights the Filmmaker’s Mastery of the Mundane

“This film will really put the hustle in you.” Director Kelly Reichardt said this of her breakout film Old Joy (2006) while introducing its screening at the Gene Siskel Film […]

  • Anthony Miglieri
  • October 27, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Recap: Chicago Film Fest Award Winners and Films Worth Seeking Out Post-Festival

    The 61st Chicago International Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday, October 26 with a Chicago premiere screening of Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner. Ahead of the […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 27, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Mid-Week at Chicago Int’l Film Festival Highlighted by Special Guests, Hidden Gems and More

    Hitting the mid-week mark, the Chicago International Film Festival boasts special guests and anticipated films on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 and 22; here are the highlights our film critics […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 21, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Chicago Int’l Film Festival Starts Weekday Screenings with Historical Epics, Avant-Garde Filmmaking

    The Chicago International Film Festival begins its full week of screenings on Monday, October 20; here are the highlights our film critics recommend in the coming days. Follow along for all our […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 20, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Some of the Year’s Best Performances Anchor Chicago Film Fest’s First Weekend of Screenings

    Across its first weekend (Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19) the Chicago International Film Festival features several highly anticipated films with some of the year’s best performances; here are […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 18, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Chicago Film Fest’s First Saturday Features Some of the Year’s Best Arthouse Cinema

    Saturday, October 18, at the Chicago International Film Festival is a busy day filled with some of the best arthouse cinema of the year; here are the highlights our film […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 17, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Dispatch: 61st Chicago Film Fest’s First Weekend Kicks Off by Earning Its International Moniker

    The Chicago International Film Festival begins its first weekend of screenings on Friday, October 17; here are the highlights our film critics recommend. Follow along for all our latest coverage […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 16, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: First Full Day of Screenings at Chicago International Film Festival Offers New Yorgos Lanthimos and More

    The Chicago International Film Festival begins its first full day of screenings on Thursday, October 16; here are the highlights our film critics recommend. Follow along for all our latest […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 15, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Interview

    Interview: Cinema/Chicago Artistic Director Mimi Plauché on the 61st Film Fest, Hidden Gems and Unexpected Themes in a Diverse Program

    When we spoke with Cinema/Chicago Artistic Director Mimi Plauché a year ago, she was on the verge of launching the landmark 60th Chicago International Film Festival at various venues across […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • October 14, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest

    Preview: 61st Chicago International Film Festival Offers a Breadth of Films and Events, an Embarrassment of Riches for Every Film Fan

    Heading into its 61st year, the Chicago International Film Festival shows no signs of slowing down. From October 15 through 26, the festival will pop up at venues across the […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • October 13, 2025
    • Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Chicago International Film Festival Recap—What We Saw and What to Watch For

    We want to hear from you! Take our brief reader survey now and share your feedback on what you love at Third Coast Review—and what we could be doing better! Plus, everyone […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 29, 2024
    • Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Chicago International Film Festival’s Second Weekend Features Notable Films, Fest Winners

    Our coverage of the Chicago International Film Festival continues; remember to follow along for all the latest updates. Armand Although uneven and even head-scratching at times, the sheer weight and […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • October 26, 2024
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