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'Nomadland' finds a home at the Golden Globes
The Globes often serve as a signal as to who might wind up with a more coveted Oscar nomination.
A new SpongeBob movie, RBG, 'Debris' and other things our TV critic is watching this week
Notorious RBGThere's already been a feature film and a top-notch documentary celebrating the contributions of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but that shouldn't stop you from checking…
Child star disaster stories abound. How did Punky Brewster avoid that fate?
Soleil Moon Frye's love for her '80s kid sitcom character helped keep her sane.
Former KQRS personality John Lassman replaces controversial St. Cloud radio host
St. Cloud morning show is trying to recover from an incident that led to its last host's resignation.
'Superman & Lois' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Change is gonna come"Soul!," the PBS program that celebrated African American dance, music and literature in the late '60s and early '70s, doesn't get mentioned…
You may never watch a Woody Allen film again after seeing 'Allen v. Farrow'
An HBO documentary makes a devastating case against the filmmaker.
'Ellen' show pays tribute to terminally ill Falcon Heights teacher
Kelly Klein will also receive $20,000 for medical bills and a vacation.
A new sitcom from Kevin James and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
No deal"Cherries Wild" wants to appeal to the same viewers who played "Deal or No Deal," but this time the centerpiece is a three-story slot…
NPR grants 8-year-old Minneapolis boy's wish for more dinosaur talk
Leo Shidla thought that not "All Things" were being considered on NPR's flagship show. "Cool things," for one.
Is it time for Kenan Thompson to leave 'Saturday Night Live'?
It may be time for one of late-night's most beloved comics to move on.
Twin Cities radio personality Paul Geiger retires after 43 years on the air
Geiger has spent most of the decade at the classic-hits/oldies station WDGY, headquartered in Hudson.
Former KMSP news director Bill Dallman named KARE's new general manager
For the past three years, he was running the newsroom for the ABC affiliate in Seattle.
How CBS' 'Silence of the Lambs' spinoff will survive without Hannibal Lecter
Agent Clarice Starling returns in a promising new CBS series.
Minneapolis police documentary 'Women in Blue,' and four other things our TV critic is watching this week
Internal affairs"Women in Blue" investigates the Minneapolis Police Department, specifically its woeful record in hiring women for key positions. Former Chief Janeé Harteau is among…
Former WCCO anchor Don Shelby pays tribute to the late Hal Holbrook
The former WCCO anchor shared a love for Mark Twain with the celebrated actor.
How political comedy will adjust to a Biden administration
What does the future of stand-up look like in the shadow of Trump?
A new Britney Spears documentary, and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Mother of inventionElizabeth Carmichael aspired to be the next Henry Ford, but she has more in common with Elizabeth Holmes, the con artist featured in…
How Queen Latifah is putting a new spin on 'The Equalizer'
Queen Latifah puts a new spin on a beloved character.
HBO's 'Real Sports' spotlights North High School and its football coach
The 27th season premiere airs 9 p.m. Tuesday.
6 strategies for cooling it down on social media
Tips on how to lower the temperature on social media without losing your mind.
'Fate: The Winx Saga' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Tunnel of loveEdward Burns made a name for himself in the 1990s with a string of romcoms that insisted that pretty people have problems, too.…
WCCO Radio parts ways with its program director
John Hanson, who grew up in the Twin Cities, returned home in 2018 for the WCCO programming position.
Meet the new Batwoman: New actor steps in after only one season on the CW
Can the CW's "Batwoman" survive a major departure?
Comedian brings Acme Comedy Co. to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Pete Lee's weekend stint at the Minneapolis club will be featured on the late-night show.
Should you add Discovery Plus as a streaming service?
Fans of nonfiction TV have a new streaming platform to consider.
The return of 'Disenchantment' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Comedy Camelot"Disenchantment" may not stick around as long as other Matt Groening projects, most notably "The Simpsons." So enjoy it while you can. Season 3…
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.
In 'WandaVision,' Marvel superheroes take on sitcoms
Superheroes take on sitcoms in Marvel's thunderous step into TV.
'RuPaul Drag Race' contestant flaunts her Minnesota roots
One of this season's competitors on "RuPaul's Drag Race" hails from Minnesota —and wants the whole world to know it. Ethan Mundt, 25, performs under…
KSTP partially retracts reporter Jay Kolls' story on Capitol riot
He quoted an expert as saying it was "highly likely" that people aligned with antifa may have been part of the violence at the U.S. Capitol.
WCCO radio's Dave Lee announces his retirement
The morning-drive host is looking forward to sleeping in.
'Lupin,' 'Dickinson' and other shows our TV critic is watching this week
To catch a thiefDespite its title, "Lupin" isn't really about the crafty burglar from French literature. He's merely the inspiration for vigilante Assane Diop (Omar…
HBO film documents the rise and fall (and rise again) of Tiger Woods
A new documentary looks at the rise and fall (and rise again) of a legendary athlete.
New PBS adaptation of 'All Creatures Great and Small' offers country comforts
A new take on James Herriot's beloved memoirs offers country comforts we need right now.
KARE photographer says he was fired after company car was stolen
"It was time to move forward and start something new," the award-winning photographer wrote.
Minnesotan snags second-to-last rose on season premiere of 'The Bachelor'
Owatonna's Anna Redman received the penultimate rose in Monday's season premiere.
A new Tina Fey sitcom, and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Gotta serve somebodyBob Dylan offers up a rare on-screen interview to hail a musical chief in "Jimmy Carter, Rock & Roll President," a documentary that's…
6 sitcoms with the most hilarious closing credits
"Call Me Kat" is the latest sitcom to have fun with the closing credits.
St. Paul-based podcast 'In the Dark' featured on '60 Minutes' this weekend
The show will focus on the podcast's role in the release of Curtis Flowers.
Minnesota plays significant role in PBS documentary about Laura Ingalls Wilder
Just about every Midwestern state wants to claim Laura Ingalls Wilder, but a new PBS documentary gives Minnesota the strongest bragging rights.
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.
'Bridgerton' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Scandalous"Bridgerton," a new series about upper-class courtship in 1810 London, opens with all the pomp and circumstance of PBS theater, the kind of British drama…
Review: 'That Time of Year: A Minnesota Life,' by Garrison Keillor
NONFICTION: In his memoir, Garrison Keillor waxes nostalgic for heroes of the past but saves his vitriol for his former employer.
After a year of great change, KARE-11 names its next news director
Meteorologists Jason Disharoon and Sven Sundgaard are both gone, as is anchor Pat Evans.
Her heart stopped, but this Minnesota comedian bounced back: 'This is my second life.'
Minnesota comic Andy Erikson's streaming special celebrates the holidays, and a new lease on life.
A new take on the life of Tejano superstar Selena and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Como la flor The 1997 film “Selena” made Jennifer Lopez a superstar. “Selena: The Series,” also based on the rise of the late Selena Quintanilla,…
'Big Mouth' speaks volumes about the fears of kids — and adults
The adult animated series returns for a whole new round of tween angst.
'Dateline NBC' takes deep dive into 2015 Minnesota murder
The news program will focus on the death of Jan Kruse of Brewster, Minn.
Minnesota radio host resigns after bullying another DJ on the air
Aaron Imholte had been with WHMH-FM in Sauk Rapids since 2014.
Minnesota filmmaker exposes sinister fertility doctor in a new HBO documentary
Hopkins High School graduate Hannah Olson makes an impressive directorial debut.
The 'Fargo' finale and four other things our TV critic is watching this week
The father of invention “Zappa,” a thorough documentary on the life of Frank Zappa, helps dismiss the notion that the artist was merely a novelty…
'Big Bang' star Kaley Cuoco soars to new heights in 'The Flight Attendant'
The "Big Bang" star keeps showing off her comedy chops in her latest series.
KMOJ's Ray Richardson says goodbye to the Twin Cities
His final show included his all-time favorite R&B classics.
The return of 'Saved by the Bell' and 'Animaniacs,' and other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Tasmanian devils In the 1990s, the hyperactive characters on “Animaniacs” tore up the Warner Bros. lot, ravaging pop-culture references in their path. It’s more of…
Mayo Clinic's singing surgeon is revealed on 'The Masked Singer'
The Mayo Clinic's singing surgeon, who became a viral sensation in 2018 with his version of Mike Yung's "Alright," is back in the spotlight.
Lizz Winstead's new comedy special was filmed on a lake with crowd in kayaks
The "Daily Show" co-creator's topical performance will be available on-demand.
Minneapolis sports bar and comedy club closed by fire
Popular sports pub and its Comedy Corner were inundated by smoke.
Will anyone fill the gap left by City Pages?
The loss of the Twin Cities' alternative weekly could provide an opportunity for other local entrepreneurs to fill the gap in local arts coverage.
At 91, will Minnesota native 'working actor' finally get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame?
James Hong, Minnesota's most prolific actor of all time, looks back on his storied career.
A scathing documentary on the Reagans and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Far from Camelot Romantic notions about Ronald Reagan’s presidency are shattered in the four-part documentary “The Reagans,” which spends more time on the first lady’s…
Review: Season 4 of 'The Crown' is a royal pain
The fourth season of 'The Crown" welcomes Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher to the self-pity party.
Space comedy 'Moonbase 8' and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
The wrong stuff In “Moonbase 8,” John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker and Fred Armisen play misfit astronauts assigned to a never-ending training exercise in the…
Liberal-leaning late-night comedians rally for Joe Biden
Stephen Colbert and company did little to hide their liberal leanings.
Two Twin Cities radio personalities have lost their jobs
An executive producer for "The Dave Ryan Show" and a Cities 97.1 morning host both announced their departures on Monday.
WCCO's Kessler looks back at most memorable moments, politicians
While the 67-year-old news hound insists he'll still contribute special reports to WCCO and appear on KFAN, he officially slips into retirement after this election cycle.
'The Queen's Gambit' and more chess films worth checking out
"Queen's Gambit" is just one of many projects that celebrate the royal game.
Hugh Laurie's latest series, and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
But seriously, folks Viewers accustomed to watching Hugh Laurie play acerbic characters like he did in “House” and “Veep” may be disappointed in his latest…
KSTP weatherman Dave Dahl announces he's retiring
The meteorologist has been with the station for 43 years.
WCCO Radio host Jordana Green reveals she has leukemia
The radio personality is receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
Ex-WCCO reporter shares his often 'crazy' life as White House correspondent
What's life like for a St. Paul native covering President Donald Trump during unprecedented times?
How Hollywood turned a young Minnesotan's life into a Disney movie with 'Clouds'
The movie version of Zach Sobiech's life borrows true details as well as items from his bedroom.
In HBO's 'The Undoing,' Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant get away with murder
Why are Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant so compelling? Here are a few clues.
A weird Steve Bannon documentary and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week
Growing up “Chelsea Handler: Evolution,” the comedian’s first stand-up special in six years, seems familiar in the first 20 minutes with lots of jokes about private…
Another MPR executive announces his departure
Another high-ranking executive at Minnesota Public Radio has announced he’s leaving the company. Tim Roesler, senior vice president and chief business development officer for MPR…
Lizzo and Letterman swap Minnesota memories on Netflix show
New episodes of David Letterman's Netflix series include a conversation with the onetime Minnesotan.
