Movie Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder
It’s been 20 years since director Tim Burton put out a good film. I’m proud to say that the 20-year drought is finally over with the new, and albeit unnecessary, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. First, I’ll start with the good. Michael Keaton reprises one of his career-defining roles as the ghost with the most, Beetlejuice. Keaton is […]
Theatre Review: HAMILTON Returns to The Fabulous Fox
Hamilton returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with a burst of energy – showcasing dynamic, fast-paced, and witty musical numbers. Though it may seem unconventional to combine hip-hop, rap, and Broadway musical theater in a story centered on its titular founding father, Hamilton—with its themes of love, loss, and duty—has quickly become a beloved fixture […]
Movie Review: BLINK TWICE, Starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie
Zoë Kravitz directorial debut is nothing short of phenomenal. Kravitz new film, Blink Twice, channels the same vibes as Jordan Peele’s masterpiece Get Out. If you feel uncomfortable watching the film, yet enjoy it at the same time, don’t feel bad, that’s the point. In Blink Twice, Kravitz tackles gender inequality, White Privilege, #MeToo, and […]
Theatre Review: DISNEY’S NEWSIES at Stages St. Louis
Stages St. Louis’ production of Disney’s Newsies recounts a stylized version of the real-life newsboys’ strike of 1899. Through breathtaking dancing and vocals, the cast delivers a performance that captivates its audience with emotion and exceptional artistry. When Joseph Putlizer (delightfully portrayed by Christopher Gurr as the polished antagonist) decides to increase profits by charging […]
Movie Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Matthew Macfadyen
Disney pulls no punches with this one. Kevin Feige and Marvel trusted the creatives with Deadpool’s latest outing, and it paid off big-time. Deadpool & Wolverine is the third film in the Deadpool franchise and the character’s highly-anticipated introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie successfully combines rated-R humor, action, and violence with […]
Movie Review: TWISTERS Starring Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Daisy Edgar-Jones
A couple of months ago, I was in Oklahoma for a slowpitch softball tournament (go Dadbods!). We got hit by rain during the tournament and had to seek shelter for a bit, but after the skies cleared, the tournament resumed. Just as the first inning was underway, the familiar sound of tornado sirens rang out. […]
Review: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Closes The Season with the Heavenly Galileo Galilei
Audiences are being blinded with science by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ stunning Galileo Galilei. Closing its 49th season, this company debut explores the dichotomy between science and theology through the life of Galileo, a visionary who challenged the churchy science of the 17th century and paved the way for modern astronomy. Originally, Phillip Glass’s […]
Movie Review: THE BIKERIDERS Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy
I’m not gonna lie, I don’t know much about motorcycles. Sure, I know the major brands. I’ve watched “American Chopper.” And…that’s about it. I’ve never seen an episode of “Sons of Anarchy” and I’ve never ridden on one, in part because of personal tragedy but mostly because I’m too clumsy to last long on one. […]
Theatre Review: Sparks Fly and People Die in OTSL’s Julius Caesar
Passion and politics collide with dire consequences in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ mesmeric Julius Caesar. Based on Handel’s opera seria, this company premiere features a talented ensemble performing some of the grandest arias in opera. While Handel’s opera is based on Caesar’s visit to Egypt in 48 BC (during the height of the Roman […]
Theatre Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Stages St. Louis
Stages St. Louis kicks off its 38th season by visiting the south in Steel Magnolias. Told through the backdrop of a beauty parlor, the play explores friendship, grief, aging and the relationship between women. Set in a small town in Louisiana, the story revolves around six friends as they navigate life while supporting one another’s […]