The Rep Presents New Virtual Comedy ‘Hi, Are You Single?’

The Rep Presents New Virtual Comedy ‘Hi, Are You Single?’

Campy, quirky, sexy and deeply emotional comedy runs through Feb. 28 In an effort to provide access to the best virtual programming in the nation,... Details
An August Wilson Play Changed Kimmie Kidd-Booker’s Life

An August Wilson Play Changed Kimmie Kidd-Booker’s Life

Article originally appeared in Arts For Life's Feb. 18 newsletter. Article written by Kim Klick and Lynn Venhaus After working as a professional actor and... Details
Women in Film: Indie Honors for Shatara Michelle Ford’s ‘Test Pattern’

Women in Film: Indie Honors for Shatara Michelle Ford’s ‘Test Pattern’

By Lynn Venhaus During the month of March, PopLifeSTL.com will recognize significant female contributions in filmmaking. Today we spotlight "Test Pattern," a debut feature I... Details
Zendaya To Be Honored with CCA SeeHer Award

Zendaya To Be Honored with CCA SeeHer Award

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced that award-winning actress and activist, and current Critics Choice Award nominee, Zendaya will receive the fifth annual SeeHer Award at... Details
AFL To Host All-Showbiz Virtual Trivia Night March 12

AFL To Host All-Showbiz Virtual Trivia Night March 12

There’s no business like show business! Arts For Life is devoted to supporting community theater in these pandemic times and will host its annual Trivia... Details
Gentle ‘Minari’ Revels in Small Heartfelt Moments

Gentle ‘Minari’ Revels in Small Heartfelt Moments

By Lynn VenhausA semi-autobiographical journey about his childhood in Arkansas in the 1980s, writer-director Lee Isaac Chung has crafted a series of genuine remembered moments... Details
‘The World to Come’ is Romance in Dangerous Setting

‘The World to Come’ is Romance in Dangerous Setting

By Alex McPhersonThe film unfolds during the late 1850s, somewhere along the East Coast of the US. In the midst of a harsh winter, Abigail... Details
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Is Intense, Heartbreaking Ode to Activism

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Is Intense, Heartbreaking Ode to Activism

By Alex McPhersonDirector Shaka King’s new film, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” is a visceral exploration of resistance, sacrifice, betrayal, and legacy. The film takes... Details
Justin Timberlake Strong in Heartwarming ‘Palmer’

Justin Timberlake Strong in Heartwarming ‘Palmer’

By Lynn Venhaus“Palmer” may be predictable, but it’s a heartwarming relatable story about acceptance and second chances. After 12 years in prison, former high school... Details
Too Much Navel-Gazing in Stylish ‘Malcolm & Marie’

Too Much Navel-Gazing in Stylish ‘Malcolm & Marie’

By Lynn VenhausThe long-winded intimate relationship drama “Malcolm & Marie” explores both the public and the private side of a young power couple in Hollywood,... Details