‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

By Lynn Venhaus Angry about being dismissed, ignored and treated differently, deaf students had enough after yet another example of prejudice, so 37 years ago,... Details
Lovable Cast Boosts Queer Rom-Com ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake

Lovable Cast Boosts Queer Rom-Com ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake

By Lynn VenhausA modern re-imagining of Ang Lee’s first 1993 breakthrough film, “The Wedding Banquet” is a funny, charming queer family romantic comedy about personal... Details
Intense ‘Warfare’ Powerful Reminder of Brotherhood and Human Cost

Intense ‘Warfare’ Powerful Reminder of Brotherhood and Human Cost

By Lynn Venhaus Accurately described as the most realistic war film ever made, “Warfare” is a harrowing and intense depiction of the Iraq War based... Details
Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

By Lynn Venhaus A silly but harmless light-hearted comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” is a low expectation streaming movie that turns out to be a welcome... Details
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly clever and charming, the 20-years-coming return of the world’s favorite inventor, Wallace, and his canine companion, Gromit, does not disappoint. Directors... Details
‘Ghostlight’ Laser Focused About Healing Power of the Arts

‘Ghostlight’ Laser Focused About Healing Power of the Arts

By Lynn VenhausDemonstrating the healing power of the arts, the disarming “Ghostlight” is a deeply moving and affectionate examination of how community can get us... Details
Sparks Fly Between Two Great Actors, But ‘The Judge’ Is Over-Stuffed

Sparks Fly Between Two Great Actors, But ‘The Judge’ Is Over-Stuffed

Editor's note: This review originally appeared in the Belleville News-Democrat on Oct. 10, 2010. We are running this review because of its resurgence streaming on... Details
Clever, Snappy ‘The Fall Guy’ Celebrates Unsung Stunt Workers

Clever, Snappy ‘The Fall Guy’ Celebrates Unsung Stunt Workers

By Lynn VenhausIts basket overflowing with clever Easter Eggs, “The Fall Guy” is an enormously entertaining action-packed valentine to moviemaking that gives stunt men a... Details
Movie List Monday: 20 Favorite Baseball Movies

Movie List Monday: 20 Favorite Baseball Movies

By Lynn Venhaus In the words of Roy Hobbs, "God, I love baseball." Now that the season has started and the Cardinals home opener is... Details
Unremarkable Remake of ‘Road House’ Devoid of Any Charm

Unremarkable Remake of ‘Road House’ Devoid of Any Charm

By Lynn VenhausI was bored silly by Amazon’s unnecessary, ultraviolent streaming remake of “Road House,” a pale imitation of the original 1989 cheese-fest that starred... Details