Dracula Feasts in Adequate Nautical Horror Film ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’

Dracula Feasts in Adequate Nautical Horror Film ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’

By Alex McPherson Clunky and formulaic, but kept afloat by gripping performances and a vicious mean streak, director Andre Øvredal’s “The Last Voyage of the... Details
The Muny Enthralls with Glorious, Vibrant ‘Rent’ Premiere

The Muny Enthralls with Glorious, Vibrant ‘Rent’ Premiere

By Lynn Venhaus Measure your life in love. Simple advice from Jonathan Larson, the musical genius behind the “Rent” phenomenon, whose tragic death on Jan.... Details
Fly North’s ‘Caroline, or Change’ Soul-Stirring, Extraordinary

Fly North’s ‘Caroline, or Change’ Soul-Stirring, Extraordinary

By Lynn Venhaus The powerhouse cast of the musical “Caroline, or Change” features so many gifted vocalists that they raise the roof off The Marcelle... Details
The Boys Are Back In Fun ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

The Boys Are Back In Fun ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

By Lynn Venhaus Cowabunga dude! Surprisingly funny and entertaining, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” oozes unexpected charm. Heavily sprinkled with snappy pop culture references,... Details
‘Captcha’ and ‘Somewhere In Old Missouri’ Win Three Awards Each at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

‘Captcha’ and ‘Somewhere In Old Missouri’ Win Three Awards Each at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), serves as the area’s primary venue for films made... Details
Uproarious ‘Clue’ Is Winning Comedy Caper at Stages St. Louis

Uproarious ‘Clue’ Is Winning Comedy Caper at Stages St. Louis

By Lynn Venhaus Noteworthy for its fleet-footed cast and flawless execution, the rip-roaring romp “Clue” is a winning combination at Stages St. Louis. In its... Details
Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ Is a Frothy, Summery Treat

Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ Is a Frothy, Summery Treat

By CB Adams As if to serve as a counterpoint to Union Avenue Opera’s (UAO) festival-opening but decidedly heavy “Turn Of the Screw,” the company... Details
Take Ten with Filmmaker Fu Yang

Take Ten with Filmmaker Fu Yang

By Lynn Venhaus Feeling burnt out, Fu Yang took a real-life event, wrapped it inside a metaphorical tale about being consumed by an authority's endless... Details
Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus A mod, madcap rock musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” is a perfect palate cleanser after two serious prestige productions this season. The... Details
‘Oppenheimer’ Is An Ambitious But Emotionally Distant Spectacle

‘Oppenheimer’ Is An Ambitious But Emotionally Distant Spectacle

By Alex McPherson An immersive cinematic experience that isn’t quite as profound as it thinks it is, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is thrilling and overwhelming. The... Details