Unusual ‘Zola’ Looks at Sleazy Underworld of Strip Clubs And Sex Industry

Unusual ‘Zola’ Looks at Sleazy Underworld of Strip Clubs And Sex Industry

By Lynn VenhausA road trip from hell, as documented on a viral Twitter thread six years ago, is the starting point for this unusual film.The... Details
Sisters Save the Day in ‘Black Widow’ – But Inspired Cast Can’t Fix Pitfalls

Sisters Save the Day in ‘Black Widow’ – But Inspired Cast Can’t Fix Pitfalls

By Lynn VenhausFor those craving the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the big screen, “Black Widow” boldly arrives as a much-anticipated summer blockbuster event, checking off... Details
Cast Adds Verve to Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Tomorrow War’

Cast Adds Verve to Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Tomorrow War’

By Lynn VenhausIn the grand tradition of summer blockbusters, the action-packed sci-fi thriller “The Tomorrow War” arrives in the new world on the home screen... Details
Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

By Lynn VenhausJust 100 miles south of Woodstock, another music fair and similar Aquarian exposition took place in an urban enclave during the summer of... Details
The Muny Announces Naming of Broadhurst Pavilion and Purina Plaza

The Muny Announces Naming of Broadhurst Pavilion and Purina Plaza

Following the previously announced acquisition of a $4 million gift from Barbara and Andrew Taylor in February of 2019, and the previously announced acquisition of a $2 million... Details
Dance the Vote to Appear at ‘Deadline for Democracy’ Rally July 1

Dance the Vote to Appear at ‘Deadline for Democracy’ Rally July 1

Because there have been a historic number of anti-voting bills recently introduced at the state level and in some states, passed into law, groups throughout... Details
Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

By Alex McPherson Director Jonathan Hensleigh’s new film, “The Ice Road,” is a solid, thoroughly predictable chunk of B-movie entertainment.  The film centers around Mike... Details
The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase July 16-25

The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase July 16-25

The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. The Showcase screens works... Details
An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

By Lynn VenhausIt is tempting to use food metaphors to describe “Feast.” After all, we are the invited guests at a banquet presided over by... Details
’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

By Alex McPhersonAn uplifting, inspiring, though unremarkable sports drama, director Ty Roberts’ new film, “12 Mighty Orphans,” meets expectations without going the extra mile. Based... Details