Featured

‘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

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

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

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

Comfortable Cast Contemplates Life’s Unpredictability in ‘The Years’

By Lynn VenhausLife and death. Lost and found. Weddings and funerals. The big picture and small moments. Cindy Lou Johnson’s “The Years” mulls it all... Details

The Muny’s Electric, Elegant ‘West Side Story’ Aims For The Heart

By Lynn Venhaus Bursting with vitality, The Muny’s latest heart-tugging interpretation of “West Side Story” emphasizes its potency as a cultural snapshot and the exceptional... Details

Daffy Doings In ‘The Nerd’: The One With the Houseguest from Hell

By Lynn VenhausThe laughs come in waves as wackiness ensues in “The Nerd,” a fizzy farce that showcases a nimble seven-member cast at their best.... Details

Union Avenue Delivers a Powerfully Haunting ‘Turn of the Screw’

By CB Adams Benjamin Britten said that “Composing is like driving down a foggy road.” He could just as easily been describing the experience of... Details

Lissome Acting and Distinct Points of View Mark This Year’s ‘LaBute New Theater Festival’

By Lynn VenhausThis year’s LaBute New Theater Festival dives right into blistering topical commentary on our great societal divide, and while “Safe Space” is one... Details