Take Ten With Dea Hoover: Writer, Adventurer, St. Louis Ambassador

Take Ten With Dea Hoover: Writer, Adventurer, St. Louis Ambassador

Join Her Scavenger Hunt in Her First Book, "STL Scavenger" By Lynn VenhausPortions of this article were published in the Belleville News-Democrat on Aug. 22,... 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
Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Barry Jenkins and Anthony Anderson to be Honored at the 4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema, TV

Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Barry Jenkins and Anthony Anderson to be Honored at the 4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema, TV

Presented by the Critics Choice Association on Monday, December 6 in Los Angeles The Critics Choice Association announced today select honorees for the annual Celebration... 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
‘American Underdog’ To Be Centerpiece Event at St. Louis International Film Festival

‘American Underdog’ To Be Centerpiece Event at St. Louis International Film Festival

Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is pleased to announce that the Centerpiece Event of the 30th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) — held... 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
Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival Returns In Person Nov. 4 – 21

Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival Returns In Person Nov. 4 – 21

Cinema St. Louis is delighted to again offer in-person screenings during the 30th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), held Nov. 4-21, 2021.... 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
‘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