Russo Brothers, Tom Holland Switch Gears for Ambitious Misfire ‘Cherry’

Russo Brothers, Tom Holland Switch Gears for Ambitious Misfire ‘Cherry’

By Lynn Venhaus All grown up now, Tom Holland, the current movie action hero Spider-Man, tackles the troubled title character in “Cherry.” It is a... Details
‘I Care a Lot’ Is Worth Caring About

‘I Care a Lot’ Is Worth Caring About

By Alex McPherson Featuring an incredible lead performance from Rosamund Pike, “I Care A Lot” is a darkly comedic roller coaster ride from start to... Details
Despite Flaws, ‘Crisis’ Is an Informative Multi-Faceted Look at America’s Drug Problem

Despite Flaws, ‘Crisis’ Is an Informative Multi-Faceted Look at America’s Drug Problem

By Alex McPhersonWriter-director Nicholas Jarecki’s third feature directorial effort, “Crisis,” provides an ambitious and gritty look at America’s opioid epidemic. Jarecki’s film centers around three... Details
Dispatch from The Hills: 500,000+ Lives

Dispatch from The Hills: 500,000+ Lives

By Lynn VenhausFeb 22, 2021. In personal remarks, President Biden led a tribute for the 500,000+ lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic that had tp... Details
The Rep Presents New Virtual Comedy ‘Hi, Are You Single?’

The Rep Presents New Virtual Comedy ‘Hi, Are You Single?’

Campy, quirky, sexy and deeply emotional comedy runs through Feb. 28 In an effort to provide access to the best virtual programming in the nation,... Details
An August Wilson Play Changed Kimmie Kidd-Booker’s Life

An August Wilson Play Changed Kimmie Kidd-Booker’s Life

Article originally appeared in Arts For Life's Feb. 18 newsletter. Article written by Kim Klick and Lynn Venhaus After working as a professional actor and... Details
Women in Film: Indie Honors for Shatara Michelle Ford’s ‘Test Pattern’

Women in Film: Indie Honors for Shatara Michelle Ford’s ‘Test Pattern’

By Lynn Venhaus During the month of March, PopLifeSTL.com will recognize significant female contributions in filmmaking. Today we spotlight "Test Pattern," a debut feature I... Details
Zendaya To Be Honored with CCA SeeHer Award

Zendaya To Be Honored with CCA SeeHer Award

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced that award-winning actress and activist, and current Critics Choice Award nominee, Zendaya will receive the fifth annual SeeHer Award at... Details
AFL To Host All-Showbiz Virtual Trivia Night March 12

AFL To Host All-Showbiz Virtual Trivia Night March 12

There’s no business like show business! Arts For Life is devoted to supporting community theater in these pandemic times and will host its annual Trivia... Details
Gentle ‘Minari’ Revels in Small Heartfelt Moments

Gentle ‘Minari’ Revels in Small Heartfelt Moments

By Lynn VenhausA semi-autobiographical journey about his childhood in Arkansas in the 1980s, writer-director Lee Isaac Chung has crafted a series of genuine remembered moments... Details