How a St. Louis rapper set the tone for the U.S. Men’s World Cup run
Musician and artist educator Mvstermind wrote original music for World Cup documentary ‘U.S. Against the World.’
Film
Hysteria Fest spotlights Japanese horror alongside world premieres and festival favorites
The annual horror festival returns to Arkadin Cinema & Bar and The Heavy Anchor from July 8-12.
Film screenings to catch this month
Catch new queer gems, restored classics, summer-long retrospectives, and more at local cinemas this month.
What to see at QFest St. Louis 2026
Cinema St. Louis’ celebration of contemporary LGBTQ+ film and more runs from June 12-21.
‘Red Brick Blue Tarp’ captures life in the aftermath of the May 16 tornado
The 30-minute film from Cami Thomas documents the immediate aftermath of the storm in North St. Louis and the community’s efforts to recover.
The St. Louis Film Project Showcase highlights St. Louis’ vibrant filmmaking community
Catch the films when they screen at the Alamo Drafthouse on May 6, 13, and 20.
Bleak Week takes over the Hi-Pointe Theatre this June
American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week brings the “Cinema of Despair” to St. Louis June 1-7.
St. Louis dancer Diádié Bathily shares Zaouli with the world during ‘Sinners’ Oscars performance
Bathily is also the founder of local African dance company Afriky Lolo, which will host its 20th Sundiata event this summer.
African Film Festival returns for its 20th anniversary fest
The weekend-long event takes place in Brown Hall at Washington University from March 27-29.
Feeling seen onscreen at True/False 2026
The fest explored many interpretations of this year’s theme, “You Are Here,” with meditations on grief, loss, our place in the universe, generational bonds, and the power of memory.