Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

By Alex McPherson Efficient and stylistically engaging, if being neither especially scary nor emotionally involving, director Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” is the embodiment of a... Details
‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

By Lynn Venhaus A massive and ambitious drama, “The Brutalist” swings for the fences with big, bold visuals from a mid-century architect and an unwieldy dark narrative... Details
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly clever and charming, the 20-years-coming return of the world’s favorite inventor, Wallace, and his canine companion, Gromit, does not disappoint. Directors... Details
Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

By Lynn Venhaus Anchored by Timothee Chalamet’s brilliant immersive portrayal of a young Bob Dylan, this exhilarating, extraordinary film recreates a period when art, music,... Details
Bach Society of St. Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert Delivers a Sublime Holiday Experience

Bach Society of St. Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert Delivers a Sublime Holiday Experience

By CB Adams There’s a reason that “BBC Magazine” named the Bach Society of St. Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert as one of their top-20 live... Details
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

By Lynn Venhaus Woof. Thirty years after its landmark opening, Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned as a computer-animated prequel that’s a mere shell of... Details
IN UNISON Christmas Delivers Gift-Within-Gift Holiday Magic with SLSO, Take 6 and Inspired Performances

IN UNISON Christmas Delivers Gift-Within-Gift Holiday Magic with SLSO, Take 6 and Inspired Performances

By CB Adams If you’ve ever eagerly unwrapped a gift and found it filled with many other wrapped gifts, that’s the sort of Matryoshka doll... Details
Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

By Lynn VenhausCharming and delightful, “That Christmas” is an animated comedy that will give you the warm-and -fuzzies without the too-sweet and unrealistic situations that... Details
The Rep, Stages Brightly Gift Wrap a Spirited ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

The Rep, Stages Brightly Gift Wrap a Spirited ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

By Lynn Venhaus Without skipping a beat, four iconic music legends continue a sentimental reunion in the cheery holiday show “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” which... Details
Bewitching ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ a Sophisticated Retro Rom-Com

Bewitching ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ a Sophisticated Retro Rom-Com

By Lynn Venhaus A supernatural romantic comedy is a surprisingly delectable sweet treat this holiday season. (Who knew?) Stylish and witty, "Bell, Book & Candle"... Details