‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Packs a Visceral and Emotional Punch

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Packs a Visceral and Emotional Punch

By Alex McPherson Director Joseph Kosinski’s “Top Gun: Maverick” surpasses the 1986 original to soar among 2022’s most satisfying efforts thus far. Taking place over... Details
‘Men’ Is Messy, Ambitious and Difficult to Forget Horror Drama

‘Men’ Is Messy, Ambitious and Difficult to Forget Horror Drama

By Alex McPherson Flawed and deeply unsettling, director Alex Garland’s “Men” emerges as one of 2022’s most thought-provoking films thus far — at once ambiguous... Details
Satisfactory Story Endings In Opulent ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’

Satisfactory Story Endings In Opulent ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’

By Lynn VenhausThis beautifully filmed sequel is as welcome as seeing old friends again now that we’ve been through a global pandemic. And as a... Details
Shakespeare-Inspired Movies Free This Weekend Outdoors in Forest Park

Shakespeare-Inspired Movies Free This Weekend Outdoors in Forest Park

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival has partnered with Cinema St. Louis to bring a three-night film festival May 19, 20 and 21 to Shakespeare Glen. Completely free... Details
‘Spider-Man 3’ and ‘Euphoria’ Lead MTV Movie & TV Awards Nominations

‘Spider-Man 3’ and ‘Euphoria’ Lead MTV Movie & TV Awards Nominations

Fan voting starts May 11 Zendaya, Ryan Reynolds and superheroes fared well in this year's nominations announced for the annual MTV Movie & TV Awards,... Details
‘Hit the Road’ Is a Road Trip Film For the Ages

‘Hit the Road’ Is a Road Trip Film For the Ages

By Alex McPherson A tender drama with plenty of gallows humor throughout, director Panah Panahi’s debut feature, “Hit the Road,” speaks to universal fears while... Details
MCU Crisscrosses Superheroes, Alternate Realities, But Lacks Emotional Punch In ‘Doctor Strange’

MCU Crisscrosses Superheroes, Alternate Realities, But Lacks Emotional Punch In ‘Doctor Strange’

By Lynn Venhaus"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" should be titled “The Madness of the Multiverse” instead, for expect a mélange of the mystical,... Details
The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage

The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage

By Stephe Raven The Unbearable Weight of Being Nicolas Cage To say that Nicolas Cage is a deep actor may be a stretch. I mean,... Details
15th Annual QFest April 29-May 5 at The Galleria

15th Annual QFest April 29-May 5 at The Galleria

Get ready to get your Q on!  The 15th Annual QFest St. Louis — presented by Cinema St. Louis (CSL) — will take place from April... Details
Inspired Voice Cast Enlivens Zippy ‘The Bad Guys’ As Animal Outlaws

Inspired Voice Cast Enlivens Zippy ‘The Bad Guys’ As Animal Outlaws

By Lynn VenhausWhile “The Bad Guys” may not be the most original of animated tales, its appeal lies in colorful crafty characters, an inspired voice... Details