Movies
Teenage mobsters are the hook in drama 'Selah and the Spades'
The story is familiar in "Selah and the Spades," but its visuals stand out.
Movies
Now's the perfect time to dive into musicals. Here are our critic's top 7 to watch
Our favorite movie musicals inject just a little bit of reality into their fantasy worlds.
Local
So-so 'Trolls' sequel may be biggest movie ever to go straight-to-digital, thanks to COVID-19
Message about diversity in "Trolls World Tour" is nice, but muddled.
Movies
Minnesota director's debut movie is called 'Tuscaloosa' but it was filmed right here
Philip Harder has made videos for Prince, Low and the Foo Fighters, and ads for Apple and Target. He filmed his dream project entirely in Minnesota, including in his own Minneapolis backyard.
Movies
'The Woman Who Loves Giraffes' recognizes a trailblazing naturalist after decades of obscurity
Warm documentary shines a light on the "Jane Goodall of giraffes."
Movies
Take a deep dive into Spike Lee films: Our critic's top 7 picks
Never afraid of a big gesture, Lee goes for broke every time he directs (which is a lot).
Movies
Grueling drama follows a teen who can't get an abortion in her home state
In "Never Rarely Sometimes Always," a young woman takes a harrowing journey.
Local
Our critics' picks: What to watch, listen to and read at home this week
Our weekly picks to ease your isolation and lift your mood.
Movies
It's the perfect time to binge on screwball comedies. Here are our critic's top 7
The fizzy genre had its heyday from the mid-1930s to the early '40s.
Local
Our critics' picks: What to watch, listen to and read at home this week
13 TV shows, books, podcasts, and more to keep you sane.
Movies
6 great movies to distract the kids while you take that conference call
When you're trying to work from home, and need a distraction for the kids, these movies can't miss.
Movies
Movies
'Bloodshot' makes for a bewildering piece of 'good-bad sci-fi action trash'
"Bloodshot" proves a supremely goofy Vin Diesel vehicle.
Movies
Movie theaters have no time for virus
Latest Bond film already delayed; more may follow.
Movies
Ben Affleck struggles for redemption as alcoholic coach in 'The Way Back'
He brings personal struggles to convincing performance as troubled basketball coach.
Movies
'Onward' conjures up a heavy metal fantasy quest
Despite reliance on overused tropes, Pixar's "Onward" is a fun fantasy romp.
Browse Variety Sections
Elsewhere in Movies
- Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'
- What to stream this weekend: Conan O'Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift reigns
- Critic's Notebook: 'Civil War' and the elusiveness of the of-the-moment movie
- Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage
- Movie Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in 'Abigail'
- After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond
- Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist
- Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with 'We Grown Now'
- 'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting
- Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach
Most Read
- Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look
- Photographer's film 'Dhaanto' about Somali dance troupe is 'a love letter to my community'
- Review: Emma Stone swings for the fences in bonkers comedy/drama 'Poor Things'
- Review: 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' may be just what the gamer ordered
Movies
Latest movie reviews and features in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities.
