‘Moxie’ Awakens New Generation to Girl Power

‘Moxie’ Awakens New Generation to Girl Power

By Lynn VenhausThe “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements gain allies at an Oregon high school, where the girl students discover their voices and power... Details
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Features Next Level Animation, Familiar Storytelling

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Features Next Level Animation, Familiar Storytelling

By Lynn VenhausWith all its sophisticated and dazzling, detailed animation, “Raya and the Last Dragon” demonstrates what computer-generated graphic images can accomplish. The next-level panoramas... Details
St Louis Actors’ Studio to Live Stream ‘Now More Than Ever’ March 18-20

St Louis Actors’ Studio to Live Stream ‘Now More Than Ever’ March 18-20

The Gaslight Theater is still closed due to the pandemic, but St. Louis Actors' Studio will be presenting a free Zoom play by Hanna Kime,... Details
‘Nomadland’ and ‘The Crown’ Lead 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards

‘Nomadland’ and ‘The Crown’ Lead 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards LIVE on The CW during an in-person/virtual hybrid ceremony hosted for... Details
‘Coming 2 America’ Is A Passable Reunion

‘Coming 2 America’ Is A Passable Reunion

By Alex McPherson “Coming 2 America” is an enjoyable sequel that fails to match the charm and creativity of the 1988 original.  In the fictional... Details
Sightlines: Tune into Critics Choice Awards on the CW March 7

Sightlines: Tune into Critics Choice Awards on the CW March 7

By Lynn VenhausOn Sunday night, the Critics Choice Awards will air beginning at 6 p.m. CST on the CW (ch. 11 in STL). I promise... Details
Andra Day Outshines ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

Andra Day Outshines ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

By Lynn Venhaus When the Academy Award nominations are announced on March 15, I will wager that Andra Day will be among the five names... Details
Compelling Performances Mark the Justice-Gone-Haywire Drama ‘The Mauritanian’

Compelling Performances Mark the Justice-Gone-Haywire Drama ‘The Mauritanian’

By Lynn VenhausWhat happened to Mohamedou Ould Slahi at Gitmo is a stunning example of how things went wrong in the aftermath of 9-11, and... Details
Entertainment Special ‘Keep Live Alive Saint Louis’ March 12 to Raise Funds for Displaced Workers

Entertainment Special ‘Keep Live Alive Saint Louis’ March 12 to Raise Funds for Displaced Workers

Keep Live Alive Saint Louis is a free 90-minute entertainment video special produced in St. Louis for the people who miss being able to attend concert... Details
St Louis Theater Circle Cancels 2021 Awards Event

St Louis Theater Circle Cancels 2021 Awards Event

With the St. Louis theater community continuing to be severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Louis Theater Circle has officially canceled its... Details