Captivating Cast in Albion’s Inspired Pinter Classic ‘The Birthday Party’

Captivating Cast in Albion’s Inspired Pinter Classic ‘The Birthday Party’

By Lynn Venhaus An absurd comedy with heightened drama is an aural treat in Albion Theatre’s tension-filled, cryptic Harold Pinter classic, “The Birthday Party.” In... Details
Heart-Tugging ‘The Quiet Girl’ Is a Beautiful Irish Film of Light and Love

Heart-Tugging ‘The Quiet Girl’ Is a Beautiful Irish Film of Light and Love

By Lynn Venhaus Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, “The Quiet Girl” is the first-ever Irish film to make the shortlist for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature.... Details
‘Scream VI’ Delivers Thrills and Kills in Clever Sequel to the Requel

‘Scream VI’ Delivers Thrills and Kills in Clever Sequel to the Requel

By Lynn Venhaus What’s your favorite scary movie? Horror film nerds, this “Scream VI” is for you. If you have followed the California teenagers through... Details
‘Creed III’ Is Back for Another (Passable) Round

‘Creed III’ Is Back for Another (Passable) Round

By Alex McPherson Ambitious but held back by genre conventions, Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut “Creed III” features great performances and viscerally engaging boxing sequences,... Details
Strong Singers Shimmer in Stimulating Musical ‘Nine’ at New Line

Strong Singers Shimmer in Stimulating Musical ‘Nine’ at New Line

By Lynn Venhaus The crème de la crème of local female vocal talent displays why they have earned those reputations in a lusty version of... Details
‘Cocaine Bear’ Messy and Thrilling As Chaotic B-Movie

‘Cocaine Bear’ Messy and Thrilling As Chaotic B-Movie

By Alex McPhersonA gnarly B-movie that’s both messy and thrilling, director Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear” delivers on the chaotic fun promised by its title. Set... Details
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ at the Fox Turns Essential Reading into Must-See Performance

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ at the Fox Turns Essential Reading into Must-See Performance

By CB Adams Even if you forgot most of the 1960 novel that you read in way back in middle school and most of what... Details
‘Creed III’ Isn’t a Knockout But Actors and Action Pack a Punch

‘Creed III’ Isn’t a Knockout But Actors and Action Pack a Punch

By Lynn Venhaus The formula is familiar and the plotline predictable in “Creed III,” but there is an authentic undercurrent between the heavyweight stars Michael... Details
Splendid ‘The Last Five Years’ from Tesseract Theatre Company

Splendid ‘The Last Five Years’ from Tesseract Theatre Company

By Lynn VenhausJason Robert Brown’s musical compositions are strenuous and so are two-character pieces, therefore, “The Last Five Years” was a daunting choice for the... Details
Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Is An Acting Showcase at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Is An Acting Showcase at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus Ah, existential angst. Few acting roles are as consequential as the ones in Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” and few casts are up... Details