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Nationwide news media seems to be filled with tales of urban violence (for those living in the larger cities, these stories can fill the first third of local newscast). How do these neighborhoods become powderkegs waiting to ignite and explode? Is it from tensions and frustrations simmering to a boil just under the surface of society? That’s the question posed by the new drama Four Way Stop. The film’s focus is 17 year-old Allen (Paul Craig), who is going through the interview section of another fruitless job search. He’s got a part job at a corner snack shack, but his tardiness and absences (looking for a better gig) has raised the ire of his unsympathetic boss. Things aren’t that great at home since his folks split quite a while ago. His sickly mother (Mary K Casey) needs his wages to support them and her new live-in beau...

On Wednesday, October 1st, The Mx Independent Film Festival will be presenting the second of two Emerging Filmmaker’s Showcases – a night focused exclusively on the short works of St. Louis-based filmmakers. The event begins at 7pm. It is free and it will be great to see so much local talent on display.

The Mx Independent Film Festival runs September 26 through October 4th and will take place at the St. Louis’ most comfortable theater, The Mx downtown (618 Washington Ave, St Louis, Mo 63101). This is a festival aimed at local, independent filmmakers and features the best of what St. Louis screenwriters, directors, and actors have to offer. The Mx Independent Film Festival is dedicated to making the film festival experience as accessible as possible for both filmmaker and audiences alike. Taking a minimalist approach they collect no submission fees and the majority of festival events are free. However no expenses are...