“Mad God’ Is Stop-Motion That Stops You Dead In Your Tracks

“Mad God’ Is Stop-Motion That Stops You Dead In Your Tracks

By Alex McPherson A Rube-Goldbergian smorgasbord of grotesqueries, special effects guru Phil Tippett’s stop-motion passion project, “Mad God,” oozes with both incredible artistry and dispiriting... Details
Fast, Furious and Funny “Thor: Love and Thunder” Is Rip-Roaring Good Time

Fast, Furious and Funny “Thor: Love and Thunder” Is Rip-Roaring Good Time

By Lynn VenhausThe beguiling “Thor: Love and Thunder” is a sweet love story wrapped in a darker cosmic adventure and draped in Norse god mythology.... Details
With 63 Films, St Louis Filmmakers Showcase Runs July 15-17, 22-24

With 63 Films, St Louis Filmmakers Showcase Runs July 15-17, 22-24

22nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Dates: Screenings held July 15-17 and 22-24, 2022 Tickets: Individual tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for Cinema St. Louis... Details
Pixar Origin Story ‘Lightyear’ Sputters As Serious Space Adventure

Pixar Origin Story ‘Lightyear’ Sputters As Serious Space Adventure

By Lynn Venhaus Heading ‘to infinity and beyond” with a heroic Space Ranger, “Lightyear,” sounds like an exciting flight of fancy. However, the first spin-off... Details
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Baz Luhrmann’s Electric ‘Elvis’ Biopic

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Baz Luhrmann’s Electric ‘Elvis’ Biopic

By Lynn VenhausBaz Luhrmann’s sensational and stylish spin on the man, the myth and the legend, “Elvis” restores the luster to the once fallen King... Details
Messy, Lazy ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Is a Colossal Waste of Time

Messy, Lazy ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Is a Colossal Waste of Time

By Lynn VenhausThe sixth and final installment of the “Jurassic” series is ridiculous, weird, and messy.  In a new era, dinosaurs now live and hunt... Details
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Wins Big at the MTV Movie & TV Awards

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Wins Big at the MTV Movie & TV Awards

The MTV Movie & TV Awards returned, with Vanessa Hudgens as host of the live ceremony and Tayshia Adams hosting the second part - Unscripted. Jack Black... Details
‘Watcher’ Is a Creepy Thriller That Will Make You Close Your Curtains

‘Watcher’ Is a Creepy Thriller That Will Make You Close Your Curtains

By Lynn VenhausAn uneasy feeling of dread grows and intensifies during the creepy “Watcher,” a competent thriller whose elements, while not exactly original, come together... Details
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Packs a Visceral and Emotional Punch

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Packs a Visceral and Emotional Punch

By Alex McPherson Director Joseph Kosinski’s “Top Gun: Maverick” surpasses the 1986 original to soar among 2022’s most satisfying efforts thus far. Taking place over... Details
‘Men’ Is Messy, Ambitious and Difficult to Forget Horror Drama

‘Men’ Is Messy, Ambitious and Difficult to Forget Horror Drama

By Alex McPherson Flawed and deeply unsettling, director Alex Garland’s “Men” emerges as one of 2022’s most thought-provoking films thus far — at once ambiguous... Details