Going Around in Circles, Disjointed ‘On Swift Horses’ Is Frustrating Misdirect

Going Around in Circles, Disjointed ‘On Swift Horses’ Is Frustrating Misdirect

By Lynn Venhaus Pretty people and sun-dappled scenery wind up being ineffective in a shallow head-scratcher, “On Swift Horses,” a stagnant 1950s melodrama heavy on... Details
Lovable Cast Boosts Queer Rom-Com ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake

Lovable Cast Boosts Queer Rom-Com ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake

By Lynn VenhausA modern re-imagining of Ang Lee’s first 1993 breakthrough film, “The Wedding Banquet” is a funny, charming queer family romantic comedy about personal... Details
‘Misericordia’ Is An Entertaining, If Bizarre, Drama of Desire

‘Misericordia’ Is An Entertaining, If Bizarre, Drama of Desire

By Alex McPherson Infused with wry humor and gradually mounting dread, director Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia” is a fascinating drama in which repressed urges and human... Details
Intense ‘Warfare’ Powerful Reminder of Brotherhood and Human Cost

Intense ‘Warfare’ Powerful Reminder of Brotherhood and Human Cost

By Lynn Venhaus Accurately described as the most realistic war film ever made, “Warfare” is a harrowing and intense depiction of the Iraq War based... Details
Bittersweet and Meaningful, STLAS’ ‘With’ Is a Master Class of Acting

Bittersweet and Meaningful, STLAS’ ‘With’ Is a Master Class of Acting

By Lynn Venhaus After a lifetime together, Minnie and Clifford Habberdeen prefer to go gentle into that good night. They’re tired of raging against the... Details
Stray Dog Theatre’s Rollicking ‘Rock of Ages’ Is Nothin’ But a Good Time

Stray Dog Theatre’s Rollicking ‘Rock of Ages’ Is Nothin’ But a Good Time

By Lynn Venhaus Get ready to rock! Fans of 1980s rock ‘n roll can rejoice – they’ll be able to hear the catchy melodies of... Details
Re-Imagined ‘Sherwood’ Features Intrepid Ensemble, Dandy Action

Re-Imagined ‘Sherwood’ Features Intrepid Ensemble, Dandy Action

By Lynn Venhaus Mix the Marx Brothers, Monty Python and Mel Brooks in a blender, and you have the fizzy potion that is fueling a... Details
‘Death of a Unicorn’ Is A Horror Satire That’s Not Quite Sharp Enough

‘Death of a Unicorn’ Is A Horror Satire That’s Not Quite Sharp Enough

By Alex McPherson Coasting slightly above mediocrity thanks to delightfully unhinged performances from Will Poulter and Richard E. Grant, director Alex Scharfman’s “Death of a... Details
New Jewish Theatre’s Hard-Hitting, Heart-Wrenching ‘Cabaret’ More Relevant Than Ever

New Jewish Theatre’s Hard-Hitting, Heart-Wrenching ‘Cabaret’ More Relevant Than Ever

By Lynn Venhaus "There was a cabaret, and there was a master of ceremonies, and there was a city called Berlin, in a country called... Details
Soderbergh Delivers a First-Rate Spy Drama in ‘Black Bag’

Soderbergh Delivers a First-Rate Spy Drama in ‘Black Bag’

By Alex McPherson Efficient, well-acted, and sleek as hell, director Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” is pure escapist fun, weaving a tale of messy interpersonal drama... Details