CIFF 2026 - THE ROLLING TAPE

Dates Oct 14-25, 2026

Location Chicago, IL

Reporting

The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival runs from October 14 to October 25, 2026, featuring 113 feature films and 57 short films from around the world, run by Cinema/Chicago.

Reviews

Lead Dispatch

‘Elsinore’ Review: Andrew Scott Gives the Performance of a Lifetime

I’ve already seen Elsinore dismissed as “Oscar bait” or “trauma porn,” but that doesn’t feel fair. Elsinore seeks to depict the darkness and devastation of the AIDS crisis, honoring the time stolen and lives…

Adam Patla

Reviews

October 27, 2026 · by Adam Patla

‘Minotaur’ Review: In Andrey Zvyaginstev’s Eyes, Everything is Rotting

Andrey Zvyaginstev presents a different, more harrowing marital drama with his latest feature, Minotaur. The film, which screened at the 62nd...

Reviews

October 16, 2026 · by Adam Patla

Review: ‘Club Kid’ Feels Like All the Best Parties

It’s hard to know when to leave the party. It’s even harder to still be at the party long after it stops being fun.This idea permeates Jordan...

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