Playful ‘Luca’ Sweeps Us Away to Italian Adventure on Land and Sea

Playful ‘Luca’ Sweeps Us Away to Italian Adventure on Land and Sea

By Lynn VenhausOf all this summer’s films, “Luca” might be the one that gives you a serious case of wanderlust – and nostalgia for the... Details
Rita Moreno Doc Honors a Trailblazer

Rita Moreno Doc Honors a Trailblazer

By Lynn VenhausEGOT winner Rita Moreno, who will turn 90 on Dec. 11, traveled from Puerto Rico to America with her mother when she was... Details
‘I Carry You With Me’ – An Ambitious, Emotional Narrative

‘I Carry You With Me’ – An Ambitious, Emotional Narrative

By Alex McPherson A soul-stirring examination of love, injustice, and the American Dream, director Heidi Ewing’s new film, “I Carry You With Me,” will stay... Details
Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

By Alex McPhersonWhenever Edgar Wright releases a new film, my heart races with anticipation. After such classics as “Shaun of the Dead” and my all-time... Details
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Partners with Kino Lorber to Present Female-Focused Series

Alliance of Women Film Journalists Partners with Kino Lorber to Present Female-Focused Series

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has announced the debut of a partnership with Kino Lorber to present a film series curated by a... Details
Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

By Lynn Venhaus“In the Heights” is indescribably delicious -- and one of the best movie musicals of the 21st century, splendidly transferred from stage to... Details
Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

By Lynn VenhausAs in all “The Conjuring” movies, this sinister tale is based on a true story, which raises the chills.But unlike the first two... Details
Tribeca Festival Offers Virtual Audiences Online Premiere Screenings June 9-20

Tribeca Festival Offers Virtual Audiences Online Premiere Screenings June 9-20

Premieres Include Films Featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, Billie Eilish and Chris Paul, and the Hopeful Future of Ferguson, MO  For the... Details
‘It’s Not a Burden’ Tackles Role Reversals of Parents and Children

‘It’s Not a Burden’ Tackles Role Reversals of Parents and Children

By Lynn VenhausEvery family face challenges, and especially when roles are reversed – when children must care for their parents. The new documentary, “It’s Not a Burden,” hits... Details
‘Travel the World Through Film’ Virtual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival June 6-13

‘Travel the World Through Film’ Virtual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival June 6-13

The 26th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival will be held virtually this summer, from June 6 through June 13. The Festival will present a selection... Details