From “The Notebook” (2004) to “500 Days of Summer” (2009), romantic comedies (rom-coms) are a significant part of Valentine’s Day traditions.
Continue reading Echo staff members review romantic comedy movies
Since its release in December 2025, “Marty Supreme” has been widely discussed and highly reviewed, a reputation that is very much deserved. Continue reading Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story
Webster Groves High School’s Theater Department performed SIX: The Musical (Teen Edition), from Thursday, Jan. 15 to Saturday, Jan. 17. Continue reading Theater department performs ‘SIX: The Musical’
Though the excitement surrounding the release of “Wicked” in November 2024 seemed unable to replicate when the film came out, this fanfare was only bolstered by the anticipation of a sequel to release the next year. Continue reading Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations
Contributing writer Edith Leslie reports on the upcoming jazz band performance with Steve Ewing at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, in Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
“Soul on Fire” is a new film that tells the life story of John O’Leary, a motivational speaker from Webster Groves.
Continue reading Junior lands role in ‘Soul on Fire’
Taylor Swift released her fifth album on Oct. 27, 2014. This album changed the way her career and she were seen through the public eye. Continue reading Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’
Wednesday continues to experiment with the country genre, creating complex instrumentals with vocals that range from melodic singing to primal screaming. Continue reading ‘Bleeds’ brings fresh sound to country music
Members of the Webster Groves community enjoy the WGHS Jazz Band performance on Saturday, Sept. 20. Continue reading Jazz band performs at music festival
“Dead of Winter” tells the suspenseful, thrilling and emotionally intense story of a widowed fisherwoman who puts her life at risk to help a young woman escape from her kidnappers. Continue reading ‘Dead of Winter’ entrances viewers with bittersweet story
Webster Groves Garden Café will close at the end of September 2025. The café has been a staple in Webster for more than 40 years. Continue reading Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month
Thousands will gather for the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival located in Old Webster on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 11 p.m. Continue reading Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival
“Snow White” is what one would expect from the newest installment of Disney’s never-ending list of remakes. With unnatural acting and a convoluted story, Disney’s “Snow White” feels artificial and boring.
Continue reading ‘Snow White’ attempts to rewrite a classic
Band, orchestra and choir will celebrate 100 years with a concert at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The concert will be on May 7, at 7 p.m., and tickets are $25. Continue reading Music department celebrates centennial
After being bombarded with clips of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in their press interviews, audiences have already made “Wicked” a financial success—and in many ways, it’s worth the fanfare. “Wicked” is pretty remarkable. Continue reading Review: ‘Wicked’ presents talented cast