Movie Review: PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN
After the buzz out of Sundance almost a year ago (in a year that makes it seem like it’s been a decade), Promising Young Woman has easily been one of the most anticipated film releases of the year. After finally arriving in theaters over the holidays, it’s clear to see why it has been getting […]
Movie Review: Disney-Pixar’s SOUL
Following his exploration of human emotions in the Oscar-winning Inside Out, Pete Doctor returns to the director’s chair for Disney-Pixar’s latest animated triumph – Soul. The film sees middle school substitute band teach Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) finally getting his big break to play with one of his jazz idols – Dorathea Williams (Angela Bassett) […]
COOKING, CAROLS AND COCKTAILS (Pt. 3) at The Rep
Comfort food is in the house for the third episode of Cooking, Carols and Cocktails, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ web series celebrating St. Louis’ most prolific musicians and chefs. Helping to spread virtual festive cheer is Joe Mancuso’s Organ Trio, whose set opens with a boppy It Had to Be You before moving […]
Movie Review: Disney-Pixar’s SOUL Starring Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Richard Ayoade
Disney Pixar’s Soul made its debut on Disney+ Christmas day, and, like most Pixar animated films, was nothing shy of incredible. Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, the film follows Joe (voiced by Jaime Foxx,) a music teacher who finally gets his big break in a jazz quartet. However, after an accident leaves his soul in ‘The Great […]
COOKING, CAROLS AND COCKTAILS (Pt. 2) at The Rep
Celebrating the holidays without loved ones near can be lonely. With that in mind, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is doing their part to spread some virtual festive cheer with a four-part web series Cooking, Carols and Cocktails. Continuing the theme of tasty treats and toe-tapping beats, Cooking, Carols and Cocktails highlights St. Louis’ […]
Movie Review: WONDER WOMAN 1984 Starring Gal Gadot, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig
The highly anticipated and ever-delayed follow-up to Patty Jenkins’ DC smash hit Wonder Woman finally sees the light of day with both a theatrical and streaming release on HBO Max as Wonder Woman 1984 is finally here. As it was announced that its dual release would be Christmas day, it seems many fans already locked […]
Movie Review: PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Starring Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie
When Promising Young Woman was indefinitely delayed from the Spring, I was constantly checking for updates as to when I would get the chance to see the film. Upon hearing that it would release theatrically Christmas day, I was ecstatic. After much anticipation, I’m happy to say that this is one of the best films […]
Movie Review: NEWS OF THE WORLD Starring Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel
Out Christmas in theaters, Paul Greengrass re-teams with Tom Hanks to deliver NEWS OF THE WORLD. Known for helming the last three films in the “Jason Bourne” series, the director previously worked with Hanks on the Oscar-nominated Captain Phillips in 2013. They’ve now turned their attention to a film adaptation of Paulette Jiles’ 2016 novel. […]
COOKING, CAROLS AND COCKTAILS (Pt. 1) at The Rep
With local stages dark, local arts organizations are pivoting to virtual programming while searching for new ways to connect with audiences. Looking to do this and celebrate the holiday season, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has launched Cooking, Carols and Cocktails, a collection of four small morsels highlighting St. Louis’ local musicians and chefs. […]
Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ Holiday Concert Brings Glad Tidings to a Beleaguered City
Knowing that this year has been challenging for everyone, Opera Theatre of St. Louis is bringing glad tidings to those cooped up during this festive season with their 2020 Holiday Concert. Presented digitally as part of their virtual programming, the concert features a selection of holiday songs performed by cast members from OTSL’s forthcoming presentation […]
