Love Letter to Journalists, ‘The French Dispatch’ Is Too Much and Not Enough

Love Letter to Journalists, ‘The French Dispatch’ Is Too Much and Not Enough

By Lynn VenhausThink New Yorker meets Highlights for the literary geek chic. As a paean to print, “The French Dispatch” is a glorious reminder of... Details
Nostalgia Unleashed in ‘Last Night in Soho’

Nostalgia Unleashed in ‘Last Night in Soho’

By Alex McPherson A lusciously stylish descent into nostalgic madness, director Edgar Wright’s new film, “Last Night in Soho,” can’t match its technical brilliance with... Details
‘The French Dispatch’ Is An Extremely Rich, Tasty Concoction

‘The French Dispatch’ Is An Extremely Rich, Tasty Concoction

By Alex McPherson Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch” is an experience as eye-popping as it is utterly overwhelming. “The French Dispatch,” largely inspired by writers... Details
Virtuoso Performances Highlight Stray Dog’s Riveting ‘Blue/Orange’

Virtuoso Performances Highlight Stray Dog’s Riveting ‘Blue/Orange’

By Lynn Venhaus Three actors deliver brilliantly nuanced performances in “Blue/Orange,” a multi-layered satirical comedy-drama that focuses on madness, health care and race within a... Details
Documentary ‘Becoming Cousteau’ Takes Deep Dive Into Icon’s Work

Documentary ‘Becoming Cousteau’ Takes Deep Dive Into Icon’s Work

By Lynn VenhausOceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau made underwater exploration his life’s passion. In his unmistakable red knit cap and sailing the intrepid vessel The Calypso, he... Details
‘Mass’ Is Hard-Hitting, Honest Drama

‘Mass’ Is Hard-Hitting, Honest Drama

By Alex McPherson  Unrelenting and riveting, director Fran Kranz’s directorial debut, “Mass,” provides a complex meditation on grief and healing, as well as a mesmerizing... Details
‘Jersey Boys’ A Rolling Bolt of Thunder at Stages St. Louis

‘Jersey Boys’ A Rolling Bolt of Thunder at Stages St. Louis

By Lynn Venhaus Oh, what a night! Any time you can be joyfully swept up by the catchy hooks and upbeat sounds of the Four... Details
‘The Rescue’ Documentary Details the Harrowing Journey of Thai Soccer Players in 2018

‘The Rescue’ Documentary Details the Harrowing Journey of Thai Soccer Players in 2018

The daring rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand captured the headlines in 2018, and... Details
Sci-Fi Romance ‘Needle in a Timestack’ Colossal Waste of Time

Sci-Fi Romance ‘Needle in a Timestack’ Colossal Waste of Time

By Lynn VenhausTypically, movies about time travel make my head hurt because I overthink things and raise too many questions as I try to figure... Details
‘The Last Duel’ is High Stakes Game of Misplaced Righteousness

‘The Last Duel’ is High Stakes Game of Misplaced Righteousness

By Alex McPherson An ambitious historical epic with powerful performances, hard-hitting action sequences, and an intelligent condemnation of systemic injustice, director Ridley Scott’s “The Last... Details