‘Stars at Noon’ Is A Provocative, Challenging Love Story

‘Stars at Noon’ Is A Provocative, Challenging Love Story

By Alex McPhersonA sexy, hypnotic, and intelligent drama, director Claire Denis’ “Stars at Noon” shines brightly, if viewers can get on its unusual wavelength. Adapted... Details
Blanchett Fierce But ‘Tar’ Disturbing and Discordant Melodrama

Blanchett Fierce But ‘Tar’ Disturbing and Discordant Melodrama

By Lynn VenhausIt is easy to be dazzled by Cate Blanchett’s virtuoso performance as a brilliant maestro whose rise in the cutthroat world of classical... Details
Popster Picks For Tuesday Night, Oct. 26

Popster Picks For Tuesday Night, Oct. 26

By Lynn Venhaus Documentary: “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting”8 p.m. on HBO   On Oct. 27, 2018, a white nationalist gunman entered... Details
Popster Picks for Oct. 21 (And More)

Popster Picks for Oct. 21 (And More)

By Lynn Venhaus Local Spotlight: Legends and Lanterns A fun weekend can be had on Main Street in St. Charles. Legends & Lanterns® is a... Details
Star Power Propels Light-Hearted Escape ‘Ticket to Paradise’

Star Power Propels Light-Hearted Escape ‘Ticket to Paradise’

By Lynn VenhausWith their mega-watt star power and effortless charm, George Clooney and Julia Roberts are just so darn cute together that they make the... Details
Chelsea Handler to Host 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards Jan. 15

Chelsea Handler to Host 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards Jan. 15

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate Chelsea Handler will host the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday,... Details
Oct. 19: Today’s Popster Picks in Entertainment & Local Spots

Oct. 19: Today’s Popster Picks in Entertainment & Local Spots

By Lynn Venhaus Local Spotlight: “In the Heat of the Night” To celebrate its 55th anniversary, “In the Heat of the Night” is getting the... Details
‘The Good Nurse’ Is Tension-Filled Investigation of Shocking Deaths

‘The Good Nurse’ Is Tension-Filled Investigation of Shocking Deaths

By Lynn VenhausAh, risk management, the American medical system and a litigious society are focal points into a criminal investigation of mysterious patient deaths in... Details
Oct. 18: Popster Picks

Oct. 18: Popster Picks

By Lynn Venhaus Local Spotlight: Ian Coulter-Buford, formerly of Belleville, Ill., and now on the national tour of “Hadestown” currently at the Fox Theatre in... Details
“Fire of Love’ and ‘Good Night Oppy’ Lead CCA Documentary Award Nominations

“Fire of Love’ and ‘Good Night Oppy’ Lead CCA Documentary Award Nominations

Acclaimed Documentarian Barbara Kopple to Receive The Pennebaker Award Presented by Chris Hegedus For the Very First Time, the Ceremony Will Be Live-Streamed Through Facebook... Details