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Review: Pablo Larraín Returns to a World of Troubled, Famous Women for Maria, a Sumptuous, Historical Fever Dream

Filmmaker Pablo Larraín has always had a pull towards the darker side of human nature. He’s also always been fascinated with individual lived experiences and, in particular, where the two […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • November 26, 2024
    • 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 , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Haunting, Heartbreaking Spencer Is a Force of Filmmaking, Acting Talent on Screen

    Spencer

    Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín is one of the most compelling artists currently working in the medium. His career is grounded in social and political commentary, from 2012’s No, about an ad […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • November 14, 2021
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest , Review

    Dispatch: Chicago Int’l Film Festival’s Second Weekend Features Great Films for Every Taste

    Julia

    As the Chicago International Film Festival heads into its second (and final) weekend, there’s still plenty worth exploring at cinemas across the city. From high-profile early screenings of films like Spencer […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • October 22, 2021
    • Film , Film & TV

    Review: Chilean Film Ema Tells a Fiery Family Story With a Pulsing Beat

    Ema, a film by Chilean director Pablo Larrain, is the story of an unhappy family set to the pulsing, percussive beat of reggaeton music and images of fire. But its […]

  • Nancy S Bishop
  • August 13, 2021
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest

    After Brief Postponement, 36th Chicago Latino Film Festival Goes Virtual for Ten Days of Cinema from Over Two Dozen Countries

    Like so many other live events, the Chicago Latino Film Festival—which typically takes place in the spring—had to rethink their program in the era of Coronavirus. With time to adjust […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • September 17, 2020
    • Film , Film & TV , Film fest

    Dispatch: Year’s Most Anticipated Films Round out Toronto Film Festival

    Honey Boy

    After six full days at a film festival where each day includes screening at least four films (and sometimes more), all the stories, characters and directing styles can start to […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • September 12, 2019
    • Film , Film & TV , Uncategorized

    Preview: What To See at Toronto International Film Festival

    Judy

    Happening September 5-15, the Toronto International Film Festival provides a fairly decent forecast for the forthcoming awards season. Though both Venice and Telluride film festivals premiere films that will also […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • September 4, 2019
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