‘Hit the Road’ Is a Road Trip Film For the Ages

‘Hit the Road’ Is a Road Trip Film For the Ages

By Alex McPherson A tender drama with plenty of gallows humor throughout, director Panah Panahi’s debut feature, “Hit the Road,” speaks to universal fears while... Details
Push Comes to Shove in WEPG’s ‘The Lonesome West’ Acting Showcase

Push Comes to Shove in WEPG’s ‘The Lonesome West’ Acting Showcase

By Lynn Venhaus Two oil-and-water grown brothers, Valene and Coleman Connor, constantly bicker and fight like two Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Robots – but real... Details
MCU Crisscrosses Superheroes, Alternate Realities, But Lacks Emotional Punch In ‘Doctor Strange’

MCU Crisscrosses Superheroes, Alternate Realities, But Lacks Emotional Punch In ‘Doctor Strange’

By Lynn Venhaus"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" should be titled “The Madness of the Multiverse” instead, for expect a mélange of the mystical,... Details
Spirited Cast Enlivens Goofy, Gutsy ‘Triassic Parq: The Musical’

Spirited Cast Enlivens Goofy, Gutsy ‘Triassic Parq: The Musical’

By Lynn VenhausHold on to your pearls, for “Triassic Parq: The Musical” is a raunchy romp of an offbeat musical comedy. A parody of the... Details
The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage

The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage

By Stephe Raven The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage To say that Nicolas Cage is a deep actor may be a stretch. I mean,... Details
Men on Pointe – The Trockadero’s Guide to Titters, Guffaws and Other Balletic Delights

Men on Pointe – The Trockadero’s Guide to Titters, Guffaws and Other Balletic Delights

By CB Adams Let’s dispatch with the most obvious misconception one might have upon first encountering the name Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, which... Details
Inspired Voice Cast Enlivens Zippy ‘The Bad Guys’ As Animal Outlaws

Inspired Voice Cast Enlivens Zippy ‘The Bad Guys’ As Animal Outlaws

By Lynn VenhausWhile “The Bad Guys” may not be the most original of animated tales, its appeal lies in colorful crafty characters, an inspired voice... Details
Fire And Ice – Eggers Explores An Old Norse Revenge Tale with Mixed Results in ‘The Northman’

Fire And Ice – Eggers Explores An Old Norse Revenge Tale with Mixed Results in ‘The Northman’

By Lynn VenhausFor all its relentless fury and fire, “The Northman” has a remote iciness that hampers emotional investment in the Shakespearean heroes and villains.... Details
‘The Northman’: Savagely Violent, Captivating, Yet Underwhelming

‘The Northman’: Savagely Violent, Captivating, Yet Underwhelming

By Alex McPhersonA snarling, fever-dream rampage of vengeance, director Robert Eggers’ “The Northman” can’t match its stunning attention to detail with an emotionally satisfying narrative.... Details
‘Hand to God’ Cast’s Raunchy Romp Is Intense at St Louis Actors’ Studio

‘Hand to God’ Cast’s Raunchy Romp Is Intense at St Louis Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus Two words: Demented puppets. In this “Avenue Q” meets “Book of Mormon” pitch-black comedy, “Hand to God” builds audacity and unease in... Details