‘The Fabelmans’ Lacks That Special Spark of Most Top-Shelf Spielberg Movies

‘The Fabelmans’ Lacks That Special Spark of Most Top-Shelf Spielberg Movies

By Lynn VenhausDear Mr. Spielberg,Your movies have given my family and I so much joy over the years. I was away at college the summer... Details
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Is A Beautiful, Wise Retelling of a Classic Story

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Is A Beautiful, Wise Retelling of a Classic Story

By Alex McPherson  Visually spectacular and thematically rich, “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” is a feast for the senses, a rallying cry for rebellion, and a... Details
‘She Said’ Is an Absorbing Historical Record With Lasting Impact

‘She Said’ Is an Absorbing Historical Record With Lasting Impact

By Lynn Venhaus“She Said” is a brilliant chronicle of a watershed moment in American society -- an important tipping point that helped launch the #MeToo... Details
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is Fitting Tribute to Boseman and a So-So MCU Outing

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is Fitting Tribute to Boseman and a So-So MCU Outing

By Alex McPherson Overstuffed and overlong, yet retaining a strong emotional core, director Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” ultimately plays it safe, for better... Details
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Honors Boseman and Girl Power

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Honors Boseman and Girl Power

By Lynn VenhausVisually engaging and girl-power savvy, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is at its most heartfelt grieving for its king, and the larger-than-life actor whose... Details
‘Spirited’ Is Star-Powered Merry Musical Comedy Take on Dickens

‘Spirited’ Is Star-Powered Merry Musical Comedy Take on Dickens

By Lynn VenhausWhether you embrace the holiday season by turning on Christmas music soon after Halloween or are in the “Bah, Humbug” camp year-round, “Spirited”... Details
Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Toe Shoes and Kinky Boots

Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Toe Shoes and Kinky Boots

By C.B. AdamsWhile waiting for the curtain to rise on Dance St. Louis’ 57th-season opener on Friday, Nov. 4, I Googled whether David Bowie had... Details
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Powerful Story of Fractured Bonds

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Powerful Story of Fractured Bonds

By Alex McPherson A tragicomedy that packs a massive emotional wallop, writer-director Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” is a near-perfect film, balancing its blisteringly... Details
Genial Cast Nimble in Simon’s Creaky ‘Barefoot in the Park’ at Moonstone

Genial Cast Nimble in Simon’s Creaky ‘Barefoot in the Park’ at Moonstone

By Lynn Venhaus With its jaunty game-show music and kicky retro fashions, Moonstone Theatre Company’s staging of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” is a... Details
‘Stars at Noon’ Is A Provocative, Challenging Love Story

‘Stars at Noon’ Is A Provocative, Challenging Love Story

By Alex McPhersonA sexy, hypnotic, and intelligent drama, director Claire Denis’ “Stars at Noon” shines brightly, if viewers can get on its unusual wavelength. Adapted... Details