Movies

‘Freaky’ A Clever and Inspired Mix of Horror and Comedy

By Lynn VenhausAs genre mashups go, successfully blending horror and comedy is a tricky task, but “Freaky” turns out to be a real treat. It's... Details

‘His House’ Is Hypnotic, Haunting and Harrowing

Lynn Venhaus
October 30, 2020
3 min read
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By Lynn Venhaus Haunting and hypnotic, “His House” is one of the most original horror films in years. Writer-director Remi Weekes, whose first feature debuted... Details

Remastered Bong Joon-ho’s Earlier ‘Memories of Murder’ is a Crime Masterpiece

Lynn Venhaus
October 29, 2020
4 min read
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By Lynn Venhaus Had Bong Joon-ho not won multiple Oscars earlier this year for “Parasite,” including Best Director, it’s unlikely that we would have gotten... Details

Audacious Borat Gets Political in Subsequent Moviefilm

Lynn Venhaus
October 24, 2020
5 min read
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By Lynn VenhausThe highly anticipated sequel to 2006's "Borat" is similarly equal parts offensive, outrageous and hilarious.The original mockumentary was so shocking and different that... Details

Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is Acting Showcase and One of Year’s Best Films

Lynn Venhaus
October 8, 2020
8 min read
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By Lynn Venhaus A civics lesson for the ages, writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s riveting account of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a potent examination... Details

One of Year’s Best Ensembles in Weird and Wonderful ‘Kajillionaire’

By Lynn VenhausFor centuries, we have been used to family dysfunction propelling comedies and dramas. Along comes the strange “Kajillionaire” with its unconventional story and... Details

Take Ten with Cory Finley

Lynn Venhaus
September 15, 2020
12 min read
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Writer-Director Helping Small Professional Theatre Sustainment Fund By Lynn VenhausCory Finley first came on my radar with "The Feast," his original play that was produced... Details