Recent content from Chris Hewitt
'The White Tiger' is a corrosive satire of the Indian caste system
The White Tiger⋆⋆⋆ out of four starsRating: R.Where: Lagoon Cinema."White people are on the way out," asserts Balram, the hero (sort of) and title character…
'Vivid' Dakota Johnson brings humor, heart to 'Our Friend'
Dakota Johnson stars as a woman grappling with cancer.
You may not know this former Guthrie actor's name but you'll recognize his face in these films
Former Guthrie company member John Carroll Lynch is a versatile Hollywood go-to.
A young Minnesota Native filmmaker's 'Wild' ride to Sundance
After years of writing and dreaming, a Minnesota filmmaker will compete at this month's Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance Film Festival goes virtual – and comes to Minneapolis
Want to see "Wild Indian" and some of the other movies at the Sundance Film Festival (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)? This year, you don't have to…
Watching 'WandaVision'? Here are five titles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to see first
Catch up with the world of "WandaVision" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney Plus.
Jittery comedy 'Promising Young Woman' has serious issues on its mind
Emerald Fennell's satire is a shocking drama one moment and a riotous comedy the next.
You'll never guess what happens in the Hilary Swank thriller 'Fatale,' except you totally will
I guess we've arrived at the point where even movie titles are dogwhistles?The goofy "Fatale," starring Hilary Swank in the title role, very much wants…
Take a deep dive into 7 of the best films from Black filmmakers
They haven't gotten many chances, but Black filmmakers have created a lot of excellence.
In Regina King's 'One Night in Miami,' performances are better than the script
Regina King's drama works best when the actors don't speak.
A veteran and child become pals in moving Tom Hanks western, 'News of the World'
Paul Greengrass' moving western is helping to reopen movie theaters before it streams.
How Twin Cities theaters are connecting with audiences online
Check out these digital productions and interactive experiences.
Great performances bring truth to otherwise phony 'Pieces of a Woman'
Two Oscar-worthy women are the reason to see this film with Shia LaBeouf.
From schoolmarm to rom-com nude, the 7 best Emma Thompson movie roles
Well-chosen details reveal the breadth of Emma Thompson's characters.
Review: 'My Autobiography of Carson McCullers,' by Jenn Shapland
My Autobiography of Carson McCullersBy Jenn Shapland. (Tin House Books, 266 pages, $22.95.)This winter, if you read just one book that seems to be a…
The year in TV and movies, viewed from our critics' couches
Our critics discuss the highs and lows of 2020 quarantine viewing in their living rooms.
Our critic Chris Hewitt's favorite movies of 2020
'Nomadland'Jessica Bruder's nonfiction book seemed unfilmable, but director Chloé Zhao and star Frances McDormand reconceived it as a magical, compassionate drama about people living without…
Pixar's latest Oscar contender gets 'Soul' from Minnesota native
Growing up in a musical family influenced the latest from Pete Docter.
The latest from Pixar, jazz-themed 'Soul,' is an instant classic
A musician figures out what's important in life in Pixar's "Soul."
It can't stick the landing but 'Wonder Woman 1984' is mostly fun
"Wonder Woman" sequel is really fun until its ending falls flat.
George Clooney's 'The Midnight Sky' is half of a good outer-space movie
But "The Midnight Sky" is best in terrestrial scenes with the star.
From pure joy to hilarious dysfunction, 7 holiday movies to fa-la-la-la-love
Forget the figgy pudding; these holiday movies will remind you what a big get-together is like.
Chadwick Boseman's last performance, in an August Wilson adaptation, is his best
Filmmakers smartly reshape August Wilson play for the screen.
Apocalyptic adventure film 'Greenland' is not much fun right now
It's the end of the world as we know it for Gerard Butler and family, and it doesn't feel fine.
Minnesota filmmaker one of ten to compete at Sundance fest
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.'s "Wild Indian" will compete with nine other films in the upcoming virtual festival.
You've seen all of Hitchcock? Check out 7 great movies that imitate/flatter him
Check out these "Alfred Hitchcock" movies that were made by other people.
Meryl Streep leads a deft cast in the improvised comedy 'Let Them All Talk'
An ocean cruise is a chance to reopen wounds in an improvised comedy from Steven Soderbergh.
'The Prom' musical sometimes drags but Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman have giddy fun
The stars shine in this movie musical, even if it doesn't always make sense.
There are two Drew Barrymores in this new comedy and you'll hate 'em both
Barrymore does double duty in a crass comedy.
Disney's 'Safety' is true story of a college athlete forced to hide his baby brother in his dorm
Fact-based football drama "Safety" is an inspiring tale.
Jungle Theater goes online to debut 'Edward Snowden,' a raucous comedy about friendship
Review: With theaters shuttered, "Edward Snowden" premieres online.
Sundance Film Fest hitting close to home
The annual festival, usually in Utah, will switch to virtual and remote sites in 2021, including Minneapolis.
Illusion Theater is goin' south
The organization will continue to develop new work in a home in south Minneapolis.
