‘Jakob’s Wife’ Is Vampiric Delight

‘Jakob’s Wife’ Is Vampiric Delight

By Alex McPherson An allegorical horror film with more on its mind than gore-splattered carnage, “Jakob’s Wife” provides some thematically juicy morsels for viewers to... Details
‘Flag Day’ Gut-Wrenching Character Study With Star-in-Making Dylan Penn

‘Flag Day’ Gut-Wrenching Character Study With Star-in-Making Dylan Penn

By Lynn VenhausThe title “Flag Day” is meant to be a metaphor about the American Dream. Who better to embody the flip side of that,... Details
‘Together’ Is Muddled Lockdown Story

‘Together’ Is Muddled Lockdown Story

By Alex McPherson Directors Stephen Daldry’s and Justin Martin’s new film set during the current COVID-19 pandemic, “Together,” is an intense, powerfully acted, and morally... Details
Tuneful Rhythms Electrify the Muny’s Milestone Estefan Tale ‘On Your Feet!’

Tuneful Rhythms Electrify the Muny’s Milestone Estefan Tale ‘On Your Feet!’

By Lynn VenhausA refreshing summer breeze took over the Muny for the premiere of the solid-gold Emilio and Gloria Estefan musical “On Your Feet!” and... Details
Experiencing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Where It Was Imagined Is Special

Experiencing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Where It Was Imagined Is Special

By Lynn VenhausThe stars have aligned for the triumphant return of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis with “The Glass Menagerie” in a way you... Details
Good Performers Can’t Save Standard Action-Thriller ‘The Protege’

Good Performers Can’t Save Standard Action-Thriller ‘The Protege’

By Lynn VenhausDespite a few fine actors who wring out decent performances, “The Protégé” is a convoluted and ridiculous late-summer action-thriller throwaway with too many... Details
Mighty Muny Effort to Transform ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

Mighty Muny Effort to Transform ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

By Lynn VenhausInspired by an adored golden-age movie musical 67 years ago, the stage version of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” has been updated to... Details
Folksy Charm of Stages St. Louis ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Tugs at Hearts

Folksy Charm of Stages St. Louis ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Tugs at Hearts

By Lynn VenhausPatsy Cline was that rare artist who made a deep connection with anyone who listened to her sing. A similar effect happens with... Details
Heartwarming Drama ‘CODA’ Opens Our Ears to Deaf Adults’ Struggles

Heartwarming Drama ‘CODA’ Opens Our Ears to Deaf Adults’ Struggles

By Lynn VenhausSure, it’s predictable, but “CODA” earns its way into your heart with a touching family coming-of-age story that makes it impossible not to... Details