The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage
By Stephe Raven The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage To say that Nicolas Cage is a deep actor may be a stretch. I mean,...
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15th Annual QFest April 29-May 5 at The Galleria
Get ready to get your Q on! The 15th Annual QFest St. Louis — presented by Cinema St. Louis (CSL) — will take place from April...
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Inspired Voice Cast Enlivens Zippy ‘The Bad Guys’ As Animal Outlaws
By Lynn VenhausWhile “The Bad Guys” may not be the most original of animated tales, its appeal lies in colorful crafty characters, an inspired voice...
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Fire And Ice – Eggers Explores An Old Norse Revenge Tale with Mixed Results in ‘The Northman’
By Lynn VenhausFor all its relentless fury and fire, “The Northman” has a remote iciness that hampers emotional investment in the Shakespearean heroes and villains....
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‘The Northman’: Savagely Violent, Captivating, Yet Underwhelming
By Alex McPhersonA snarling, fever-dream rampage of vengeance, director Robert Eggers’ “The Northman” can’t match its stunning attention to detail with an emotionally satisfying narrative....
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Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ Is Overstuffed Never-Ending Nonsense
By Lynn VenhausAn interminable wild and crazy car chase through the streets of Los Angeles all before evening rush hour, “Ambulance” is banking on viewers...
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‘The Lost City’ Is Simple, Harmless Fun For Cynical Times
By Alex McPherson “The Lost City,” directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, is a purely enjoyable action comedy with strong performances that provides comfort food...
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Oscar Best Picture Nominee: Epic Sci-Fi ‘Dune’ Is Visually Stunning Technical Marvel
By Lynn VenhausFor 10 days preceding the 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27, we are spotlighting each of the 10 Best Picture nominees.by running...
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‘X’ Is Soulful Slasher Flick
By Alex McPherson Paying homage to horror classics like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” while also subverting clichés to surprising ends, Ti West’s “X” is...
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Women In Film: Jane Craig in ‘Broadcast News’ in the Spotlight
During the month of March, PopLifeSTL.com will recognize significant female contributions in filmmaking. By Lynn Venhaus"Strong, complex, fully realized women characters with their own stories...
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