Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

By Lynn VenhausJust 100 miles south of Woodstock, another music fair and similar Aquarian exposition took place in an urban enclave during the summer of... Details
The Rep Triumphantly Returns with Bold and Powerful ‘Mlima’s Tale’

The Rep Triumphantly Returns with Bold and Powerful ‘Mlima’s Tale’

By Lynn Venhaus A majestic and powerful African elephant, brutally killed for his ivory tusks, is an unforgettable central character – both in life and... Details
Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

By Alex McPherson Director Jonathan Hensleigh’s new film, “The Ice Road,” is a solid, thoroughly predictable chunk of B-movie entertainment.  The film centers around Mike... Details
‘False Positive’ Fumbles The Ending in a Disappointing Thriller

‘False Positive’ Fumbles The Ending in a Disappointing Thriller

By Lynn VenhausWith comparisons to a modern-day “Rosemary’s Baby,” expectations were heightened for “False Positive,” but whatever sinister vibe this psychological thriller wanted to build... Details
The Voices of Two Literary Titans Come to Life in ‘Truman and Tennessee’ Documentary

The Voices of Two Literary Titans Come to Life in ‘Truman and Tennessee’ Documentary

:By Lynn VenhausThe brilliant work, troubled lives and unique personal journeys of two titans of American literature – Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams -- are... Details
Iliza Shlesinger Turns Bad Romance Into Comedy ‘Good on Paper’

Iliza Shlesinger Turns Bad Romance Into Comedy ‘Good on Paper’

By Lynn VenhausAfter years of putting her career first, a stand-up comic meets a guy who seems perfect: smart, nice, successful. Could he possibly be... Details
Impassioned Doc ‘LFG’ Makes Plea for Equal Pay For Women’s Soccer Team

Impassioned Doc ‘LFG’ Makes Plea for Equal Pay For Women’s Soccer Team

By Lynn VenhausThree months before the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, on March 8 (International Women’s Day), all 28 players of the U.S. National Women’s... Details
Nature Gets Its Revenge in Eerie South African Horror-Fantasy ‘Gaia’

Nature Gets Its Revenge in Eerie South African Horror-Fantasy ‘Gaia’

By Lynn VenhausA revenge horror-fantasy where the natural world has the upper hand, “Gaia” has much to say about mistreatment of the earth. The title... Details
An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

By Lynn VenhausIt is tempting to use food metaphors to describe “Feast.” After all, we are the invited guests at a banquet presided over by... Details
’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

By Alex McPhersonAn uplifting, inspiring, though unremarkable sports drama, director Ty Roberts’ new film, “12 Mighty Orphans,” meets expectations without going the extra mile. Based... Details