TV Review: MASTERS OF THE AIR (Ep. 1 & 2) on Apple TV+
If you were around during the late ‘90s and early 2000s, you’ll probably recall the massive influx of World War II video games and movies that suddenly became prevalent. Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, Brothers in Arms, Enemy at the Gates, Windtalkers, U-571…a full list would take up an entire page. While WWII as […]
Theatre Review: FUNNY GIRL at the Fabulous Fox
Hello gorgeous! Funny Girl takes center stage as a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm and poignant narrative. An iconic production that debuted on Broadway in 1964 with a movie following in 1968, it solidified the critical acclaim of star, Barbara Streisand. Funny Girl is based on the semi-biographical story […]
Theatre Review: Alanis Morissette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the Fabulous Fox
A more recent popular musical style has been to take popular songs and repurpose them for a musical. This has been successfully done by several musicals (Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, & Juliet). Adding her catalogue to the mix, Alanis Morrissette joined with Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer’s Body) to create a musical using Morrisette’s impressive body […]
Movie Review: New MEAN GIRLS Musical Starring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho
If you were in high school or college back in 2004, there’s a very strong chance either you or some of your friends saw Mean Girls. Based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, the film hit home for many young adults with its relatable theme and numerous quotable one-liners. Say the […]
Movie Review: THE BEEKEEPER Starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi
Fair warning: there is a very good chance I spent more time and thought in writing this review than Kurt Wimmer spent writing a plot for The Beekeeper. If that doesn’t deter your interest in seeing the movie, read on. Listen, I get it. Jason Statham is popular because he’s good looking and is more […]
Movie Review: Night Swim, starring; Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon
The latest horror feature from Blumhouse to hit theaters is Bryce McGuire’s Night Swim. Thefilm, based on the horror short written and directed by McGuire and Rod Blackhurst in 2014, taps into avery real yet irrational fear that many people have, of water – even water in the swimming pools in theirown back yard. McGuire […]
Theatre Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical at The Fabulous Fox
For 30 years, Mrs. Doubtfire’s lilting Scottish “Helloooo” has been a pop culture staple. (Admit it, you read it in the voice, right?) In 1993, brilliant comedic actor Robin Williams brought Mrs. Doubtfire to life instantly bringing quotable insanity to the screen and to millions who can quote many lines. (“It was a run-by fruiting!”) […]
Movie Review: ‘The Iron Claw,’ starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White
Writer/Director Sean Durkin has crafted a stellar, yet brutally difficult to watch film in The Iron Claw. The film excels on nearly all levels, telling heartbreaking story of the Von Erich’s. For those who do not know wrestling, the Von Erich family ruled the wrestling scene in the 80s. The movie tells the story of […]
Movie Review: Disney’s WISH Starring Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk
Happy 100th birthday, Disney! Wish is a celebration of Disney; the legacy of 100 years of combining top-notch animation with stars singing catchy earworms that fans still sing years after the movies were released. It’s a blend of classic and new animation styles, music, even presentation (more on this later). It’s all in honor of […]
20 questions with author Jeremy Housewright about his new book, For the Love of the Show
ReviewSTL Editor Jeremy Housewright recently released his first book, For the Love of the Show: Pro Wrestling Fans Tell Their Stories. The book could be described as a love letter to pro wrestling. Housewright scoured the United States looking for pro wrestling fans with stories to tell about their love for the art form. He […]