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Reel Times Trio

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Lynn Venhaus is a veteran journalist, specializing in features, entertainment writing and local news. Reviews movies for KTRS Radio, Webster-Kirkwood Times, www.PopLifeSTL.com and podcast, formerly known as Reel Times Trio, now PopLifeSTL.com Presents. Carl "The Intern" Middleman has 30 years in the radio business in St. Louis, now working for Audacy (stations KMOX, KFTK, Y98, KEZK, WFUN and WHHL). He reviews film with Max Foizey on "Max on Movies" at KTRS and for this podcast.
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Episodes

May 1st, 2024 ft. Tim Convy, Joe Hanrahan & Lucy Cashion

Lynn & Carl welcome musician, comedian & host, Tim Convy, who has a Punk Rock Disney Show May 11th - Can You Feel the Punk Tonight? at the Pageant. They then are joined by Joe Hanrahan & Lucy Cashion from The Midnight Company's production "Spirits to Enforce" starting May 2nd. Lynn has seen the new releases: The Fall Guy, The Idea of You & (finally) Anyone But You. Plus Moulin Rouge is at the Fabulous Fox.

May 02, 202457 min

April 24th, 2024 ft. Moulin Rouge & Natya National Dance

Lynn & Carl are joined by St. Louis native Kamal Lado, who is in the "Moulin Rouge" ensemble heading to The Fox beginning April 30. Then Prasanna Kasthuri (Artistic Director) & Nagendra Sanjeeva, (President) of Soorya Performing Arts come by to discuss this weekend's 15th American Natya Dance Festival. Plus they discuss new releases: Challengers, Boys Kills World, Hundreds of Beavers and Unsung Heroes.

Apr 25, 202456 min

April 17th, 2024 ft. The Inheritance & Ragtime The Musical

Lynn & Carl speak with director Stephen Peirick & actor Jon Hey about The Tesseract Theatre Company's production of The Inheritance at the Marcelle. They then speak with Director, Paul Pagano and Choreographer, Lawrence Haliburton about Gateway Center for Performing Arts' production of Ragtime the Musical at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Lynn saw the new release Sasquatch Sunset. Plus they have stories about Whitey Herzog.

Apr 17, 20241 hr 11 min

April 11th, 2024 featuring Nadja Kapetanovich & William Roth

Lynn & Carl speak with Nadja Kapetanovich & William Roth from St. Louis Actors' Studio production of The Whale at the Gaslight Theater. Then, Carl was in a video produced by the St. Louis Blues. Lynn saw The Cher Show. The new releases of the week are Civil War & Wicked Little Letters. Finally, The Book of Mormon is still hilarious.

Apr 12, 20241 hr 26 min

March 27th, 2024 ft A:OC's Ellen McLaughlin & Jim Lindhorst

Lynn & Carl are joined by Ellen McLaughlin, starring as Violet in The Rep's production of August: Osage County. Then they are joined by Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst to discuss The St. Louis Theater Circle Awards held last Monday. Plus, Lynn didn't see Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, but did see Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces.

Mar 27, 20241 hr 25 min

March 20th, 2024 ft. Amy Loui, Greg Johnston & Claire Karpen

Lynn & Carl talk with Amy Loui & Greg Johnston starring in New Jewish Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Then, for reals this time... Claire Karpen starring in The Rep's production of Tracy Lett's August: Osage County. P;us Lynn saw the Ghostbusters - so you don't have to see it.

Mar 21, 20241 hr 20 min

March 14th, 2024 ft. Albion's Robert Ashton

Lynn & Carl speak with Robert Ashton from the Albion Theatre about their play Molly Sweeney. They then were ~supposed~ to talk with Claire Karpen from the Rep's production of August: Osage County, but through no fault of hers it was not recorded. We sincerely apologize to everyone, it was a great discussion. Please see both plays!

Mar 15, 202429 min

March 6th, 2024 ft. Rachel Tibbetts & Courtney Bailey from Prison Performing Arts

Lynn & Carl speak with Rachel Tibbetts & Cortney Bailey about their upcoming show, "Britches! A Play for Lady Romeos" with Prison Performing Arts. Then Carl saw Kung Fu Panda 4, Lynn watched Aquaman 2 & reminds everyone Wonka is streaming. Plus their Oscar picks for Sunday (starting an hour earlier!).

Mar 07, 20241 hr 9 min

February 28th, 2024 ft. Joe Hanrahan & Eileen Engel

Lynn & Carl talk with Joe Hanrahan and Eileen Engel before the premiere of their new shows Wednesdays in March at Blue Strawberry: Movie Music & Jacey's Jazz Joint. Then a discussion of new releases: Dune Part 2, Kiss the Future and Pathological: The Lies of Joran van der Sloot. Plus Lynn saw Company at the Fox.

Feb 29, 20241 hr 15 min

February 21st, 2024 ft. Derrick Davis from Company

Lynn & Carl speak with Derrick Davis, playing Larry in the Fabulous Fox's production of Company beginning next Tuesday, February 27th. They then talk about the Fox's lineup for next season. Lynn saw new releases: Drive Away Dolls and Ordinary Angels. Plus Carl saw Derrick as Mufasa on Broadway.

Feb 21, 20241 hr

Valentine's Day, 2024 ft. Chas Adams, Bradley Rohlf & Colin Healy

Lynn & Carl welcome Colin Healy and Bradley Rohlf from GreenfinchSTL.com (& flynorththeatricals.com) to talk about their 85-seat black-box theater. Chas Adams joins to talk about Moby Dick at the Rep & Mamma Mia at the Fox. Plus new releases: This Is Me... Now and Bob Marley: One Love

Feb 14, 20241 hr 10 min

Febraury 7th, 2024 ft. the stars of Dutchman & Copenhagen

This week Lynn & Carl talk to 2/3 of the stars of Copenhagen, Joel Moses and Lizi Watt, at St Louis Actors' Studio Feb 9 - 25th and Cameron Jamarr on his play "Dutchman" from his new troupe, Soul Siren Playhouse, now playing at the Green Finch Theatre and Dive Bar. Plus The Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix and the St Louis Theater Circle nominations. .

Feb 08, 20241 hr

January 31st, 2024 ft. Amadeo Fusca & Gary F. Bell

Lynn & Carl talk with Amadeo Fusca, starring in "Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus" at The Westport Playhouse Feb. 14-18th. Next, Gary F. Bell tells about Stray Dog Theatre's "The Mousetrap" opening Thursday, Feb. 1st. Finally, they discuss new releases (& shows): Scrambled, True Detective: Night Country, Masters of the Air, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and The Greatest Night in Pop.

Feb 01, 202459 min

January 22nd, 2024 featuring John "The U-Man" Ulett & Ron Stevens

Lynn & Carl speak with Ron Stevens & the one & only U-Man, John Ulett to discuss their upcoming show at The Sheldon on February 29th, 2024: Life, Death & Other Scary Things. Tickets are still available at metrotix.com/events/detail/life-death-other-scary-things and more info is here: onstl.online/life

Jan 23, 20241 hr 15 min

January 16th, 2024 with Brian Dykstra from The Black Rep's Hold On

Lynn speaks with actor Brian Dykstra who is playing LBJ in The St. Louis Black Repertory Company's World Premiere of HOLD ON, written by Paul Webb and directed by Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes. It is the inspiration for the award-winning 2014 feature film “Selma,” HOLD ON, It opened The Black Rep's 47th main stage season Jan. 10 and runs through Jan. 28, 2024 at the Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Jan 17, 202457 min

Best of 2023 with Alex McPherson

Lynn & Carl welcome PoplifeStL's Alex McPherson to discuss the Best, the Honorable Mentions and "Most Disappointing" films of the last year.

Jan 09, 20241 hr 29 min

December 20th, 2023 ft. Aaron Kaburick & Peter Carlos

Lynn & Carl speak with Aaron Kaburik from Carlinville, IL as he prepares to play Uncle Frank in the Fabulous Fox's production of Mrs. Doubtfire. They then discuss new releases with Lindenwood University's Peter Carlos: Leave the World Behind, the Iron Claw, Ferrari, The Color Purple , The Zone of Interest and The Boys in the Boat. Plus the STLFA gave out their year-ending awards.

Dec 21, 20231 hr 8 min

December 11th, 2023 featuring Nathanael Hirst

This week Lynn & Carl speak with Nathanael Hirst, starring in the ensemble for Aladdin at the Fabulous Fox. Then they discuss new releases: Wonka, All of Us Strangers and The Iron Claw. Plus more on Lynn's book "Ageless Glamour Girls."

Dec 11, 202357 min

December 5th, 2023 ft. Gregory Williams Welsch & Rick Schuler

Lynn & Carl speak with Gregory Williams Welsch, who is playing C.S. Lewis for Christmas shows at The Westport Playhouse, and then to Rick Schuler performing A John Denver Christmas at the Pageant. Next a look at the new releases: Dream Scenario, The Boy & the Heron, Waitress: The Musical - The Movie and Maestro. Plus the Theatre roundup AND Lynn has a new book "Ageless Glamour Girls"

Dec 05, 20231 hr 5 min

November 29th, 2023 ft. SLSO's Kevin McBeth & T3

Lynn & Carl speak with SLSO's Kevin McBeth about the Gospel Christmas at the Stifel Theatre on 12/8. Then they speak with the vocal group T3 who is at the Sheldon also on 12/8.Then a look at new releases: American Symphony, Candy Cane Lane, May December, Saltburn & John Lennon: Murder without a Trial. Plus the Theatre Roundup.

Nov 30, 20231 hr 16 min

November 21st, 2023 ft. Sifu from Survivor, Molly Wennstrom & Robert Quinlan

Lynn & Carl speak with Nicholas Allsup - a/k/a "Sifu" from this season's Survivor on CBS. Then they talk to actress Molly Wennstrom (nee Burris) & director Robert Quinlan from New Jewish Theatre's production of Into the Woods. Plus a look at new releases: Disney's Wish, Napoleon & Netflix's Leo.

Nov 22, 202351 min

November 15th, 2023 ft. Delisa Richardson & Dr. Jeremy Housewright

Lynn & Carl speak with Delisa Richardson who is premiering her film, "Eliza," at SLIFF on Sunday and Dr. Jeremy Housewright whose new book is "For the Love of the Show: Wrestling Fans Tell Their Stories" Plus a look at new releases: May December, Next Goal Wins and Stamped from the Beginning

Nov 16, 20231 hr 10 min

November 8th, 2023 ft. Liz Crabtree & Michelle Danner

Lynn& Carl speak with Liz Crabtree from The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC) and then Michelle Danner, director of Miranda's Victim at the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF)PLus new releases You Were My First Boyfriend and The Marsh King's Daughter. And why we didn't see The Marvels - spoiler - it was Saint Louis Blues hockey.

Nov 09, 202356 min

November 2nd, 2023 ft. Chris Clark, Jeff Bender & Hannah Dinkel

Lynn & Carl speak with Chris Clark about this year's Cinema St Louis' Saint Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) starting November 9th. Then Hannah Dinkel from the J and author Jeff Bender promoting the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival starting November 4th. They then discuss new releases: the Killer, Priscilla, Rustin & The Marsh King's Daughter. Plus The Muny has announced their 2024 season.

Nov 03, 20231 hr 10 min

October 25th, 2023 ft. A Sky Full of Stars, Michelle Zielinski & Danny Williams

Lynn & Carl have many interviews this week. First, Jeff Faulkner & Benjamin Moyer from the Coldplay tribute band, A Sky Full of Stars playing 10/28 at the Duck Room. Next, Michelle Zielinski from Black Mirror Theatre's production of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. Finally, Danny Williams from The Rep to talk about the Rally for the Rep.

Oct 25, 20231 hr 8 min

October 18th, 2023 ft Tom O'Keefe from The Family Arena

Lynn & Carl speak with Tom O'Keefe from The Family Arena about the upcoming Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken tour. (& Lynn has tickets to give away at PopLifeSTL.com). Tey then discuss the new releases: Killers of the Flower Moon, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie, Foe on Amazon & Old Dads on Netflix. PLus the Theatre Roundup.

Oct 19, 20231 hr 8 min

October 11th, 2023 ft. Ellie Schwetye, Jacob Juntunen, Gayle Gallagher & Wyatt Weed

Lynn & Carl speak with Contraband Theatre's Jacob Juntunen, along with director Ellie Schwetye, about his new play "See You In a Minute." Then they speak with filmmakers Gayle Gallagher & Wyatt Wee about their new film Dark at the Top of the Stairs premiering at the Hi-Pointe on October 21st. Plus they saw Beetlejuice at the Fabulous Fox.

Oct 12, 20231 hr 5 min

October 4th, 2023 ft. Gary F Bell, Liza Birkenmeier & Abe Goldfarb

This week Lynn & Carl speak about three excellent theatre productions. First, Gary F. Bell from Stray Dog's Saturday Night Fever, Liza Birkenmeier, author of St Louis Actors' Studio's Dr. Ride's American Beach House, and Abe Goldfarb, playing Otho in the Fabulous Fox's production of Beetlejuice. Plus Carl saw The Exorcist: Believer (so you don't have to see it).

Oct 04, 202357 min
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