‘Spider-Man’ Leaps Into Second Spider-Verse With Eye-Popping Innovation But Super-Frantic

‘Spider-Man’ Leaps Into Second Spider-Verse With Eye-Popping Innovation But Super-Frantic

By Lynn VenhausPop art, quantum physics and pathos collide in a grand superhero spectacle, resulting in this “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” sequel being a mind-blowing... Details
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Is a Drama That’s a Bit Too Mild-Mannered

‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Is a Drama That’s a Bit Too Mild-Mannered

By Alex McPherson Breezy, funny, and insubstantial, director Nicole Holofcener’s “You Hurt My Feelings” provides its ensemble ample room to flex their comedic chops, but... Details
‘The Little Mermaid’ Is An Above Average Remake That’s Not All Smooth Sailing

‘The Little Mermaid’ Is An Above Average Remake That’s Not All Smooth Sailing

By Alex McPherson Elevated by a magnetic performance from Halle Bailey, director Rob Marshall’s “The Little Mermaid” neither wows nor underwhelms — a film that’s... Details
Cinema St Louis Announces Lineup For This Year’s Golden Anniversaries

Cinema St Louis Announces Lineup For This Year’s Golden Anniversaries

Films of 1973 spotlighted in online discussions and in-person screenings The Golden Anniversaries film series — an annual presentation of Cinema St. Louis (CSL) —... Details
Explosive Action and Mega-Momoa Mark the Logic-Free ‘Fast X’

Explosive Action and Mega-Momoa Mark the Logic-Free ‘Fast X’

By Lynn VenhausThe turbo-charged “Fast X,” aka “Fast Ten,” the latest entry of the 22-year-old “Fast and Furious” saga, continues to defy logic and physics... Details
Cinema St. Louis celebrates Wes Anderson with Wes-Fest, screens six

Cinema St. Louis celebrates Wes Anderson with Wes-Fest, screens six

Venue: Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave. 63117 Tickets: Tickets are $12 for general admission; $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members. Advance tickets can be purchased... Details
‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Is Candid Look At Actor’s Life Challenges

‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Is Candid Look At Actor’s Life Challenges

By Lynn Venhaus A heartbreaking documentary told with warmth and humor, "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" pulls no punches.  This unvarnished look at the... Details
‘BlackBerry’ Cast Stuns in Surprisingly Moving Smartphone Story

‘BlackBerry’ Cast Stuns in Surprisingly Moving Smartphone Story

By Alex McPherson  A darkly comedic story of game-changing technology and capitalism’s fateful hand, director Matt Johnson’s “BlackBerry” is a sublimely well-acted, bittersweet film that’s... Details
Performers Enliven Esoteric, Mystical Reworking of ‘Carmen’ as Dance Film

Performers Enliven Esoteric, Mystical Reworking of ‘Carmen’ as Dance Film

By Lynn VenhausA bizarre and strange reimagining of Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera “Carmen,” this experimental film is also oddly compelling. That’s because of the chemistry... Details
‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Disappoints as Grittier Disney Live Action Remake

‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Disappoints as Grittier Disney Live Action Remake

By Lynn Venhaus Another disappointment among Disney’s increasingly lackluster live action reboots of their classic animated films, “Peter Pan and Wendy” lacks imagination in its... Details