‘Tenet’ Dazzles Visually But Plot Is Messy

‘Tenet’ Dazzles Visually But Plot Is Messy

By Lynn VenhausFor all his technical brilliance, Christopher Nolan’s ambition and vision sometimes impede his screenplays from making sense. And despite its dazzling action scenes,... Details
Hettenhausen Center Announces 6 Films for Annual Series at McKendree

Hettenhausen Center Announces 6 Films for Annual Series at McKendree

 McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts plans to show six critically acclaimed movies during its 2020-2021 Film Art Series at the Lebanon, Ill., campus. A... Details
Science-Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Contest has Mega Monster Movie Focus This Year

Science-Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Contest has Mega Monster Movie Focus This Year

Cinema St. Louis (CSL) and the Saint Louis Science Center are excited to announce the third edition of their science-fiction and fantasy short film contest... Details
Stark and Intense ‘American Street Kid’ Documentary Exposes Plights of Homeless Teens

Stark and Intense ‘American Street Kid’ Documentary Exposes Plights of Homeless Teens

By Lynn VenhausA playwright and theater director, Leoni staged “The Playground,” which was about unhoused youth. He talked to two homeless girls, who eventually wound... Details
Stylish, smart ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ Is a Juicy Art World Mystery

Stylish, smart ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ Is a Juicy Art World Mystery

By Lynn Venhaus A juicy neo-noir thriller, “The Burnt Orange Heresy” has a lush backdrop, a steamy love affair and a fascinating setting in the... Details
The Neesons’ Real-Life Story Deepens ‘Made in Italy’ Characters

The Neesons’ Real-Life Story Deepens ‘Made in Italy’ Characters

By Lynn Venhaus With its gorgeous setting, “Made in Italy” delivers on the breathtaking vistas. And there is an extra poignancy of the Neesons’ real... Details
Golden Anniversaries: Best Films of 1970 in Cinema St. Louis’ Virtual Program Series

Golden Anniversaries: Best Films of 1970 in Cinema St. Louis’ Virtual Program Series

Golden Anniversaries, which is co-presented by Cinema St. Louis (CSL) and the St. Louis Public Library, features classic films celebrating their 50th anniversaries. This third... Details
‘The Old Guard’ Has Slick New Tricks

‘The Old Guard’ Has Slick New Tricks

By Lynn VenhausAncient warriors look contemporary, but their secret is that they are immortal – well, sort of (you’ll see). This covert group of mercenaries... Details
Cinema St. Louis Presents Virtual Robert Classic French Film Festival July 17-23

Cinema St. Louis Presents Virtual Robert Classic French Film Festival July 17-23

The 12th Annual Robert Classic French Film Festival — presented by TV5MONDE, sponsored by the Jane M. & Bruce P. Robert Charitable Foundation, and produced... Details
SLIFF, SLFS 2019 Best of Shorts Virtual Screening July 31 on Twitch

SLIFF, SLFS 2019 Best of Shorts Virtual Screening July 31 on Twitch

  Cinema St. Louis and St. Louis Public Radio are proud to co-present Best of Shorts, a virtual screening of a selection of the award-winning... Details