‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

By Alex McPherson A taut, stressful, and grimly compelling watch with lots on its mind, director Ilker Çatak’s “The Teachers’ Lounge” resonates long after the... Details
Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

By Lynn Venhaus As good as Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying the reggae icon in “Bob Marley: One Love,” the movie’s script fails to hit the... Details
Stray Dog’s Engaging, Clever ‘The Mousetrap’ Warms A Winter’s Night

Stray Dog’s Engaging, Clever ‘The Mousetrap’ Warms A Winter’s Night

By Lynn VenhausA classic murder mystery always seems like a wise wintertime choice, and inside Tower Grove Abbey, a pair of novice innkeepers welcomes six... Details
Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

By Alex McPherson Layered with twist upon twist adding up to not much at all, director Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle” is a plodding spy adventure that... Details
The Muny, New Jewish Theatre, The Rep and Stages St. Louis Lead in 11th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

The Muny, New Jewish Theatre, The Rep and Stages St. Louis Lead in 11th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Event at Loretto-Hilton Center Will Honor Outstanding Work in Local Professional Theater in 2023 ST. LOUIS, February 2, 2024 – The Muny, The New Jewish... Details
All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

By Stephe RavenWriter’s block. Hmm. Many of us have experienced this when under a deadline. And our heroine Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) starts off with it. She writes... Details
Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

By Lynn Venhaus It’s that down-to-the-wire time where I write about the year that was in local theater. It’s my annual opportunity to celebrate theater,... Details
Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

By C.B. Adams Giacomo Puccini’s first outstanding success was “Manon Lescaut,” the musical setting of Abbé Prévost’s renowned (and banned in France) novel’s tale of... Details
The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for  ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

By Lynn VenhausIn 1965, the conflict between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon Johnson regarding voting rights came to a head because of... Details
‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

By Lynn VenhausA film as necessary for this time and throughout the ages, “The Zone of Interest” is a chilling look back at how Germans... Details