Two Lost Souls Adrift in Vague Tale on Connection in ‘Compartment No. 6’

Two Lost Souls Adrift in Vague Tale on Connection in ‘Compartment No. 6’

By Lynn VenhausIn a world where so much is about timing, perhaps this isn’t an ideal time to watch “Compartment Number 6,” a rather bleak,... Details
James Bond, Spider-Man Among Critics Choice Super Awards Winners

James Bond, Spider-Man Among Critics Choice Super Awards Winners

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the winners of the 2nd annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both movies and... Details
‘After Yang’ is Emotionally Intelligent Sci-Fi About an Android’s Impact

‘After Yang’ is Emotionally Intelligent Sci-Fi About an Android’s Impact

By Alex McPherson Patient, meditative, and pulsing with feeling beneath its calming atmosphere, the latest effort by video-essayist-turned-film-director Kogonada, “After Yang,” poses profound questions in... Details
Past Meets Future in Jaunty ‘The Adam Project’ Time-Travel Movie

Past Meets Future in Jaunty ‘The Adam Project’ Time-Travel Movie

By Lynn Venhaus With nods to “Back to the Future,” “The Terminator” and “Field of Dreams,” not to mention a 1949 hit song “Enjoy Yourself... Details
Free ‘Belfast’ Screening March 16 at The Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis

Free ‘Belfast’ Screening March 16 at The Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Focus Features and Cinema St. Louis are presenting an encore screening of BELFAST, the St. Louis International Film Festival’s 2021... Details
Darker Knight Marks New Direction for DC’s Younger Emo ‘The Batman’

Darker Knight Marks New Direction for DC’s Younger Emo ‘The Batman’

By Lynn VenhausThe grittiest, gloomiest, and most pitch-black of the entire Caped Crusader canon, “The Batman” expands the compelling mythology with a neo-noir approach and... Details
Women in Film: ‘The Miracle Worker’ and the Pair Behind the Story

Women in Film: ‘The Miracle Worker’ and the Pair Behind the Story

By Lynn VenhausDuring the month of March, PopLifeSTL.com will recognize significant female contributions in filmmaking.Below, you will find a link to the Alliance of Women... Details
Lush Look, Songs of Longing and a Timeless Love Triangle in ‘Cyrano’

Lush Look, Songs of Longing and a Timeless Love Triangle in ‘Cyrano’

By Lynn VenhausA soaring symphony of romanticism, “Cyrano” is one of the most daring and best-looking films from last year. Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne... Details
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is Far From a Clean Cut

‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is Far From a Clean Cut

By Alex McPherson Crass and packed with enough blood to fill a swimming pool, director David Blue Garcia’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” leaves behind a bitter... Details
Bullets Fly But Nonsensical ‘Pursuit’ Never Lifts Off

Bullets Fly But Nonsensical ‘Pursuit’ Never Lifts Off

By Lynn Venhaus A ridiculous bargain-bin action movie that could have been written by chimps, “Pursuit” is comparable to a later going-through-the-motions episode of “Starsky... Details