138: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’ Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Donald Sutherland
Hunger Games comes to a close, and we’re there to walk you through it. It’s a busy week as Tom invents three new Hunger Games related products, we discuss the incredible effectiveness of hoods, and ponder why nobody is talking about what seems to be an incredibly controversial (not to mention topical) ending for this […]
137: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’ Box Office Report
Joe strolls in mid-conversation this week and it makes for an awkward moment. We also discuss the best way to store and access your digital media, Tom talks about Ready Player One, and we finally get to the bottom of this “Mike from China” controversy. It’s Reel Spoilers 137: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part […]
70: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ Starring Jennifer Lawrence
America’s love affair with archery continues as Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 takes over theaters. Or is it America’s love affair with dystopian futures? Or it could be that America just loves a good ol’ fashion cash grab as Hollywood once again opts to adapt the weakest book in a series into multiple films. Either […]
ReviewSTL Podcast Episode 13: RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014)
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what we share with someone else when we’re uncool.” -Lester Bangs Fortunately for you listeners, we here at ReviewSTL are the epitome of uncool, and we have riches to share with you. The sudden passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman was a sad but unfortunately all-too-common reminder […]
Movie Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Philip Seymour Hoffman
As a Hunger Games fan since the first book was released in 2008, you can imagine my excitement upon learning of the film adaptation of the first book. While I’ve always had a philosophy on such adaptations that books will always be better, I still hoped the movie would be just as good, if not […]
Movie Review: ‘A Late Quartet’ Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener
Synopsis: When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet receives a life-changing diagnosis, the group’s future suddenly hangs in the balance: suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond […]
‘A Late Quartet’ is Now Playing at Landmark Plaza Frontenac. Interview With Director Yaron Zilberman.
Synopsis: When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet receives a life-changing diagnosis, the group’s future suddenly hangs in the balance: suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond […]
Movie Review: ‘The Master’ Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams
The opening shot of The Master is of water; the white foam of ocean left in the wake of a fast moving ship. It’s an image that writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to throughout the film and a fitting one given that the film is about two men adrift. Frank Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) […]
‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Casts Philip Seymour Hoffman
“The Hunger Games” has currently brought in over half a billion dollars worldwide. It will no doubt end as one of the highest grossing films of the year. It was enjoyed by both fans and critics alike. As a result, anticipation for the next film has been high. And the rumor mill of casting key […]
THE IDES OF MARCH Opens October 7! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis Advance Screening!
Enter for your chance to win a pass, good for two! During the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency. Starring: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, […]