‘Hamilton’ the Movie Meets the Moment

‘Hamilton’ the Movie Meets the Moment

By Lynn Venhaus The movie “Hamilton” meets the moment! Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s game-changer remains a vibrant experience five years after opening on Broadway. Its brilliance... Details
‘Irresistible’ Points Out How Ridiculous Political Campaigns As Usual Are

‘Irresistible’ Points Out How Ridiculous Political Campaigns As Usual Are

By Lynn VenhausSharp as a tack and a needed gut punch, “Irresistible” is a savage political satire that aims at both major political parties and... Details
20th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase to Run Virtually July 10-19

20th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase to Run Virtually July 10-19

The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), serves as the area’s primary venue for films made... Details
Gordon-Levitt Strong in Taut, Tense ‘7500’

Gordon-Levitt Strong in Taut, Tense ‘7500’

By Lynn VenhausOn a routine Airbus flight from Berlin to Paris, terrorists try to seize control of the plane, but the mild-mannered American co-pilot Tobias... Details
13th Annual QFest St. Louis Is Virtual June 19-28

13th Annual QFest St. Louis Is Virtual June 19-28

Stay home and still get your Q on! To help celebrate Pride Month, the 13th Annual QFest St. Louis — presented by Cinema St. Louis (CSL) —... Details
Harry Potter Wannabe ‘Artemis Fowl’ a Mess

Harry Potter Wannabe ‘Artemis Fowl’ a Mess

By Lynn Venhaus In the first of eight books in Eoin Colfer’s successful fantasy series, 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl wants to restore his family’s fortune,... Details
Doc Says Green Is Good for Racing

Doc Says Green Is Good for Racing

By Lynn VenhausThis is the future. Formula E Championship Racing is the world’s fastest growing motorsport since its inception in 2014. “And We Go Green”... Details
‘The Vast of Night’ Smartly Builds Eerie Sci-Fi Suspense

‘The Vast of Night’ Smartly Builds Eerie Sci-Fi Suspense

By Lynn Venhaus It is rare to find a low-budget independent film that is so assured, so confident in its fluid camera movements and spot-on... Details
‘Military Wives’ Honors Unsung Heroes

‘Military Wives’ Honors Unsung Heroes

By Lynn VenhausWith humor and heart, “Military Wives” spotlights the unsung heroines during wartime – the spouses who keep it together at home. While their... Details
‘The Trip to Greece’ Brings Together Old Friends, Comedy and Tragedy

‘The Trip to Greece’ Brings Together Old Friends, Comedy and Tragedy

By Lynn Venhaus Over the past decade, actor-comedian Steve Coogan and his best friend, actor-comedian Rob Brydon, have taken us on excursions that showcase scenic... Details