Family Confronts Past and Present in TWSTL’s Explosive ‘Appropriate’

Family Confronts Past and Present in TWSTL’s Explosive ‘Appropriate’

By Lynn Venhaus With its complex characters, fractured family dynamic and multi-layered storyline, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ explosive drama “Appropriate” has much to unpack. At their peak,... Details
Ethan Hawke Steadies Old-Fashioned Action Adventure ‘The Weight’

Ethan Hawke Steadies Old-Fashioned Action Adventure ‘The Weight’

By Alex McPherson Bringing to mind a range of influences including “The Wages of Fear,” but never fully capitalizing on the intensity of its premise,... Details
‘Chronovisor’ Is A Stunning, Genre-Bending Occult Sci-Fi Mystery

‘Chronovisor’ Is A Stunning, Genre-Bending Occult Sci-Fi Mystery

By Alex McPherson A quietly bananas experience dripping in studious authenticity and a passion for research, directors Kevin Walker and Jack Auen’s “Chronovisor” provides a... Details
Taut Tensions in Edgy Relationship Drama ‘The Mercy Seat’ at STLAS

Taut Tensions in Edgy Relationship Drama ‘The Mercy Seat’ at STLAS

By Lynn Venhaus Messy and unflinching, “The Mercy Seat” is a complicated relationship play between two New Yorkers in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11,... Details
The Rep’s Warm, Vibrant ‘Little Women’ Celebrates Fierce Females

The Rep’s Warm, Vibrant ‘Little Women’ Celebrates Fierce Females

By Lynn Venhaus In the warm glow of the cozy March parlor, a singular author wins us over with her exuberant family portrait while a... Details
Ethan Hawke Anchors Grueling Crime-Action Drama ‘The Weight’

Ethan Hawke Anchors Grueling Crime-Action Drama ‘The Weight’

By Lynn Venhaus A grueling and gritty crime-action drama set during the 1930s, “The Weight” benefits from a superb Ethan Hawke performance – both physically... Details
Mayhem Reigns in Self-Aware, Hyperviolent Zombie Film ‘Colony’

Mayhem Reigns in Self-Aware, Hyperviolent Zombie Film ‘Colony’

By Alex McPherson A zombie actioner that makes up for its narrative weaknesses with bone-contorting gusto and ruthless sensibilities, director Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” hits the... Details
Daffy Satire ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is a Bright Looney Triumph and Treat

Daffy Satire ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is a Bright Looney Triumph and Treat

By Lynn VenhausLetting our inner child out for an adult Looney Tunes excursion is a splendid way to cap off summer. When it’s as clever... Details
SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

By Lynn Venhaus Calls to action come in familiar places – neighborhoods, schools, and city halls, which we know produce results because of the recent... Details
Bourdain’s Transformative Summer of ’75 Is Tasty Fare in ‘Tony’

Bourdain’s Transformative Summer of ’75 Is Tasty Fare in ‘Tony’

By Lynn Venhaus Ah, one magical summer when you’re in college and trying to figure out your place in the world. “Tony” takes that relatable premise,... Details