Two Bravura Performers Blaze Bright in The Rep’s Dynamic ‘Athena’

Two Bravura Performers Blaze Bright in The Rep’s Dynamic ‘Athena’

By Lynn VenhausFor a small show, “Athena” packs a mighty punch. Set in the specific world of competitive fencing, the 75-minute two-hander is a remarkable... Details
Lynn’s Annual Love of Theatre Awards (LOTTIES) Celebrating 2024

Lynn’s Annual Love of Theatre Awards (LOTTIES) Celebrating 2024

By Lynn Venhaus “Only connect” is a good motto to leave a theater with, where you just saw brilliance shine.An abundance of new voices and... Details
Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

By Lynn Venhaus“They’re all gone.” ABC Broadcaster Jim McKay looked into the camera and gave us the horrifying news live from the 1972 Munich Olympics.... Details
Lynn’s Best Movies Round-Up of 2024

Lynn’s Best Movies Round-Up of 2024

By Lynn VenhausThemes? Trends? Moments? How to sum up a year in cinema, when hundreds of films are released in theaters and on streaming to... Details
Alex’s Top Ten Best Films of 2024

Alex’s Top Ten Best Films of 2024

By Alex McPherson 11 Honorable Mentions: “No Other Land,” “Nickel Boys,” “A Real Pain,” “The Outrun,” “Monkey Man,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max... Details
Cast Clicks in Black Rep’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Chicken and Biscuits’

Cast Clicks in Black Rep’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Chicken and Biscuits’

By Lynn VenhausIf your family is prone to putting the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional, you’ll be able to relate to the crowd-pleasing hijinks of “Chicken and... Details
Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

By Alex McPherson Efficient and stylistically engaging, if being neither especially scary nor emotionally involving, director Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” is the embodiment of a... Details
‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

By Lynn Venhaus A massive and ambitious drama, “The Brutalist” swings for the fences with big, bold visuals from a mid-century architect and an unwieldy dark narrative... Details
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly clever and charming, the 20-years-coming return of the world’s favorite inventor, Wallace, and his canine companion, Gromit, does not disappoint. Directors... Details
Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

By Lynn Venhaus Anchored by Timothee Chalamet’s brilliant immersive portrayal of a young Bob Dylan, this exhilarating, extraordinary film recreates a period when art, music,... Details