Review: 'The Fall Guy' gets a lift from the charisma and humor of Ryan Gosling
No Kensplaining necessary. Gosling and Emily Blunt's rom-com/adventure is a crowd-pleaser.
Review: Anne Hathaway is radiant in the coming-of-middle-age 'The Idea of You'
The chemistry between her art gallery owner and Nicholas Galitzine's hunky boy bander sizzles.
Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'
Although the three main characters are all tennis players, its subject is much more elusive.
Music
Prince's 'Purple Rain' coat to be displayed for free at Minnesota History Center
It's part of a parade of things to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Minneapolis icon's movie.
Variety
Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is a winner, with tons of thrilling action
The revitalized series continues with a new hero and a crucial appearance by former Minnesota actor Peter Macon.
TV & Media
TV review: Indigo Girls get joy from their music, and Minnesota, in new documentary
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reflect on their career and impact.
Variety
Peter Macon goes from North High School to Emmy Award to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
Using motion-capture technology, the actor appears as a wise orangutan in "Kingdom."
TV & Media
TV to watch: 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld's cereal-war comedy, needs more snap, crackle and pop
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Things To Do
Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
Movies
Chaska native's directorial debut 'Tarot' will be in 3,500 theaters
As an actor, Anna Halberg was frustrated by the lack of diversity in Hollywood. She shifted to directing to help change that.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival
Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.
Variety
Review: Radio Silence brings a maximalist horror style to 'Abigail'
The movie includes a creepy mansion setting, vampires, a steely young heroine, jokes and a fair share of gore.
Movies
Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look
Roger Deakins, the man most responsible for the visuals of many Coen brothers movies, will be at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Books
Minneapolis author says visiting set of movie starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek was 'surreal'
From Budapest, prolific nonfiction author Jack El-Hai is on "the most fun work trip I've ever been on."
Movies
Review: Depicting a divided nation, brutal 'Civil War' feels disturbingly real
Kirsten Dunst stars as a photojournalist, documenting an alarming near-future.
Variety
Oscar winners and superstars highlight Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Frequent Coen brothers cinematographer Roger Deakins and wife/collaborator James will attend events, with several of their movies screening.
Variety
Review: Patel pulls no punches in directorial debut with 'Monkey Man'
The brutal revenge pic has hectic energy and rhythm.
Movies
Who wrote the 'Wicked Little Letters' that sent an English village into an uproar?
Based on a true story from the 1920s, the dark comedy stars Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley.
Variety
Review: 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' is a different beast that's fun but tiresome
The movie features stellar actors and one too many monsters.
Variety
The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Variety
Looking for something fun this spring? 70 movies, concerts, exhibits and more
The season promises noteworthy concerts, blockbuster movies, curious oddities, world dance premieres and inspirational artworks.
Local
Could Dorothy's ruby slippers return to Minnesota permanently? The Legislature thinks so.
The Senate is considering a bill to purchase Judy Garland's iconic footwear.
Movies
Review: Who you gonna call? 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'
The fourth (unless you count the all-female one) in the series isn't super-original but it's funny.
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