The Boys Are Back In Fun ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

The Boys Are Back In Fun ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

By Lynn Venhaus Cowabunga dude! Surprisingly funny and entertaining, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” oozes unexpected charm. Heavily sprinkled with snappy pop culture references,... Details
‘Captcha’ and ‘Somewhere In Old Missouri’ Win Three Awards Each at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

‘Captcha’ and ‘Somewhere In Old Missouri’ Win Three Awards Each at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), serves as the area’s primary venue for films made... Details
Uproarious ‘Clue’ Is Winning Comedy Caper at Stages St. Louis

Uproarious ‘Clue’ Is Winning Comedy Caper at Stages St. Louis

By Lynn Venhaus Noteworthy for its fleet-footed cast and flawless execution, the rip-roaring romp “Clue” is a winning combination at Stages St. Louis. In its... Details
Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ Is a Frothy, Summery Treat

Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ Is a Frothy, Summery Treat

By CB Adams As if to serve as a counterpoint to Union Avenue Opera’s (UAO) festival-opening but decidedly heavy “Turn Of the Screw,” the company... Details
Take Ten with Filmmaker Fu Yang

Take Ten with Filmmaker Fu Yang

By Lynn Venhaus Feeling burnt out, Fu Yang took a real-life event, wrapped it inside a metaphorical tale about being consumed by an authority's endless... Details
Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus A mod, madcap rock musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” is a perfect palate cleanser after two serious prestige productions this season. The... Details
‘Oppenheimer’ Is An Ambitious But Emotionally Distant Spectacle

‘Oppenheimer’ Is An Ambitious But Emotionally Distant Spectacle

By Alex McPherson An immersive cinematic experience that isn’t quite as profound as it thinks it is, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is thrilling and overwhelming. The... Details
Unexpected, Unpredictable ‘Barbie’ Is An Irresistible Pop o’ Culture

Unexpected, Unpredictable ‘Barbie’ Is An Irresistible Pop o’ Culture

By Lynn Venhaus Far from plastic and without a whiff of cynicism, “Barbie” is a cherry lemonade-frosted cupcake made with the best ingredients, no artificial... Details
Take Ten with St. Louis Filmmaker Andy Compton

Take Ten with St. Louis Filmmaker Andy Compton

By Lynn VenhausAt home behind a movie camera, Andy Compton has strived to be a resourceful filmmaker, working through pitfalls to take a film from... Details
Nolan’s Magnum Opus ‘Oppenheimer’ is Big, Bold And Brilliant

Nolan’s Magnum Opus ‘Oppenheimer’ is Big, Bold And Brilliant

By Lynn VenhausOne of the best films of the year, “Oppenheimer” is a stunning achievement in sight, sound, story, and scope. Brilliantly directed and written... Details