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April 18, 2019
PETERLOO featuring John-Paul Hurley as John Thacker Saxton, Ian Mercer as Dr. Joseph Healey, Rory Kinnear as Henry Hunt, and Neil Bell as Samuel Bamfo

British filmmaker Mike Leigh tried to keep politics out of 'Peterloo' – but couldn't

British director Mike Leigh tried to keep contemporary issues out of his 1819 drama. He couldn't.
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April 18, 2019
"Peterloo" directed by Mike Leigh

Don't expect too much too soon from Mike Leigh's 'Peterloo'

This historical epic leads to a big finish, but there's too much talk along the way.
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April 17, 2019
Still from "Pinguins." (Jeff Wilson/Disney/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1302669

If animals could win Oscars, plucky star of 'Penguins' would be a shoo-in

Nature film features the most engaging appearance by an animal since "Mr. Ed."
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April 16, 2019
Josh Lucas (left), Chrissy Metz, and Marcel Ruiz in "Breakthrough." (Allen Fraser/ Fox 2000 Pictures/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1302437

'This Is Us' star Chrissy Metz lifts 'Breakthrough' above the faith-based genre's norm

Moving drama, based on a true story, offers a daring depiction of a complex, flawed, fierce and faithful woman.
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April 14, 2019
From the '40s to the present, Billy Batson (Asher Angel) and Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer) have always been BFFs in every incarnation, including

'Shazam!' holds top spot for second straight week at the box office

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April 12, 2019
Benicio Del Toro as Richard Matt in Escape at Dannemora (Episode 103). -Photo: Wilson Webb /Showtime -Photo ID: Dannemora_103_0603

Video review: Ben Stiller's great 'Escape'

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April 12, 2019
Disneynature "Penguins"

Movies opening in the Twin Cities April 17 and 19

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April 11, 2019
This image released by Neon shows Aretha Franklin in a scene from the film, "Amazing Grace." (Neon via AP)

Aretha Franklin's gospel film 'Amazing Grace' finally arrives, and it's as great as you'd expect

Aretha's soul-stirring film "Amazing Grace" finally lands in theaters, 47 years later.
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April 11, 2019
Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman), Mr. Link (Zach Galifianakis) and Adelina Fortnight (Zoe Saldana) in "Missing Link."

Mini reviews of 'Missing Link,' 'Little' and 'The Chaperone'

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April 11, 2019
This image released by Lionsgate shows David Harbour in a scene from "Hellboy." (Mark Rogers/Lionsgate via AP)

'Hellboy' reboot is a crazy monster mashup

This version basks in its chaos.
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April 11, 2019
Robert Pattinson in "High Life."

French director Claire Denis explores morality in outer space

Murderers confront moral dilemmas in sci-fi "High Life."
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April 7, 2019
This image released by Warner Bros. shows Zachary Levi, right, and Jack Dylan Grazer in a scene from "Shazam!" (Steve Wilkie/Warner Bros. Entertainmen

DC's 'Shazam!' soars into first place at the box office

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April 6, 2019
Film still from "On the Basis of Sex." (Jonathan Wenk/Focus Features/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1260471

Video review: 'On the Basis of Sex' pales in comparison with 'RBG'

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April 6, 2019
David Harbour stars as 'Hellboy' in HELLBOY. Photo Credit: Simon Varsano, Lionsgate

Movies opening in the Twin Cities April 12

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April 5, 2019
Robert Byrd tackled some of society's toughest topics as a documentary filmmaker.

Minnesota filmmaker Robert Byrd, who tackled tough topics and sought to reveal humanity, dies at 66

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April 4, 2019
Lucy Laney Principal Mauri Friestleben, shown in 2017 with Minneapolis schools Superintendent Ed Graff.

Film chronicles Minneapolis school's struggle, shines spotlight on students

"Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary School," will be shown as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.
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April 4, 2019
"For Sama"

Seeing the world: 31 highlights from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

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April 4, 2019
Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer in "Shazam!" (DC Comics/Warner Bros.) ORG XMIT: 1294167

DC Comics superhero 'Shazam!' is a bolt of playful fun

Zachary Levi shines as the childlike title character.
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April 4, 2019
This image released by Focus Features shows Matthias Schoenaerts in a scene from "The Mustang." (Tara Violet Niami/Focus Features via AP)

Mini reviews of "The Public," "The Mustang" and "Diane"

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April 4, 2019
This image released by STXfilms shows, from left, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay and Taraji P. Henson in a scene from "The Best of Enemies." (Annette Brow

'Best of Enemies' whitewashes a true story

Fictional retelling can't top the facts of this 1971 story.
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