Movies
July 10, 2020
This image released by Netflix shows Charlize Theron, left, and Kiki Layne in a scene from "The Old Guard," premiering July 10 on Netflix. (Aimee Spin

More of the same face-kicking from Charlize Theron but with international twist

An international cast kicks butt in Netflix drama.
Movies
July 8, 2020
Van Jones in "13th"

Looking for a true-crime follow-up to 'Tiger King?' Try these

Given our fascination with crime, there's no surprise it features in so many nonfiction films, but it is surprising it took Hollywood so long to take notice.
Movies
July 2, 2020
Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hami

'Hamilton,' taped in 2016 with the original cast, will stream on Disney+

A wider audience can finally view this thrilling work.
Movies
July 2, 2020
In this image released by Netflix, Will Ferrell, left, and Rachel McAdams appears in a scene from "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." (

Alicia Silverstone, Willie Nelson & Carl Reiner: 10 best things to watch, read or listen to this week

Our weekly critics' picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Movies
July 2, 2020
Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hami

Now streaming in 'Hamilton,' the show's original stars have gone on to big things

You've seen them rise to stardom. Now you can finally watch its cast in the show where it happened.
Movies
July 1, 2020
Regina Hall in "Think Like a Man."

Get to know the hilarious Regina Hall with these 7 movies streaming right now

There's more than one kingly actor named Regina who's ready for the hall of fame.
Movies
June 27, 2020
Terry Serres, top, second from left, is a member of Online Cinema Group of Long Island. Much like a book club, the group watches a film independently

Online movie groups keep Minnesota fans engaged while they await return to theaters

Film fans are forming virtual movie groups as they wait for cinemas to reopen.
Movies
June 25, 2020

Reviewed in brief: "May Spy," "Eurovision Song Contest"

Movies
June 25, 2020
In this image released by Focus Features, Steve Carell, right, and Rose Byrne appear in a scene from "Irresistible." (Daniel McFadden/Focus Features v

Jon Stewart's new political comedy 'Irresistible' doesn't live up to its title

While it's clever, Jon Stewart's new electoral satire is also condescending and obvious.
Movies
June 24, 2020
Russell and Carl Fredricksen in "Up."

There's no new Pixar movie this summer, so here are 7 of the best to rewatch

There's no new film this summer, but here are some classics from the astonishingly reliable animators.
Local
June 18, 2020

The summer of drive-ins: 6 drive-in movie theaters for a night out

Right now, drive-in theaters are the best option around for fun-starved moviegoers.
Movies
June 18, 2020

Airline thriller '7500' makes a sharp turn toward the problematic

Stereotypes mar the Joseph Gordon-Levitt vehicle "7500."
Movies
June 17, 2020

7 Alfred Hitchcock films to stream when you're in the mood for suspense

Across decades, director Alfred Hitchcock created dozens of nail-biting movie classics.
Local
June 16, 2020
Closed by pandemic, Twin Cities movie theaters return with new precautions

Closed by pandemic, Twin Cities movie theaters return with new precautions

It started slowly last weekend but the next two weeks will bring the reopening of many movie theaters.
Movies
June 11, 2020

Pete Davidson struggles with mental health in autobiographical 'King of Staten Island'

Director Judd Apatow's latest stars "Saturday Night Live" vet Pete Davidson.
Movies
June 11, 2020

Why not settle into one of these 7 great, loooong movies? You've got the time

Three hours can seem like a lifetime at a bad movie, but these terrific ones earn their run time.
Movies
June 5, 2020
Michael Stuhlbarg and Elisabeth Moss in "Shirley." Thatcher Keats/Neon Films

Elisabeth Moss, great in 'Invisible Man,' continues an amazing spring with 'Shirley'

Ferocious performance shows a new dimension of the "Handmaid's Tale" actor.
Movies
June 4, 2020
Alex Hibbert, left, and Mahershala Ali in "Moonlight."

Pride month begins: Celebrations won't be the same this year, but these great LGBTQ movies can help

It took many decades, but Hollywood is finally telling LGBTQ stories.
Movies
May 29, 2020
4145_D011_00076_RC Dakota Johnson stars as Maggie Sherwoode and Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis in THE HIGH NOTE, a Focus Features release. Credit: G

Tracee Ellis Ross hits 'The High Note,' but she could use a better script

Tracee Ellis Ross leads a strong cast, but this comedy suffers from a weak script.
Movies
May 27, 2020
(left to right) Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss star in the 1975 suspense movie JAWS, based on the book by Peter Benchley. File photo

No new summer blockbusters? Why not revisit these 7 favorites from summers past?

Now is the time to revisit the biggest movies of summers past.

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