Movies
October 26, 2020
Madison Iseman and Fin Argus in "Clouds." Argus used Zach Sobiech's actual crutches in the film.

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.
Movies
October 22, 2020
Johnny Flynn portrays the pre-Ziggy David Bowie in "Stardust," which also stars Marc Maron.

Sound Unseen festival unveils virtual 2020 lineup with Bee Gees, Bowie films

The 21st annual film fest for musicheads takes place Nov. 11-15.
Movies
October 22, 2020
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" Amazon ORG XMIT: MIN2010191121160052

Borat 2: Sacha Baron Cohen is back to mess with your head — and heart

Cohen's ribald sequel surveys the state of the nation.
Movies
October 22, 2020
Following screenings at the Venice, Toronto and New York film festivals, and a special-event presentation from Telluride in Los Angeles, the Frances M

Twin Cities Film Festival kicks off with a mix of offerings

Some of the Twin Cities Film Fest's movies are on the big screen, some at home.
Movies
October 21, 2020
Jamie Lee Curtis in a scene from the 1978 horror film classic, "Halloween," directed by John Carpenter.

Just in time for Halloween, stream the 7 scariest movies ever made

It's impossible to name the seven scariest movies, but we took a stab (or a slash?) at it.
Movies
October 15, 2020
"Once Upon a Time in Venezuela," part of Cine Latino Film Festival. Film Society

David Byrne's 'Utopia': Best things to watch, hear or read this week

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Movies
October 15, 2020
In this June 20, 2017, photo, John Prine poses in his offices in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ORG XMIT: TNMH1

10 moving songs artists recorded while facing death

Movies
October 15, 2020
Timothee Chalamet and Elle Fanning in "A Rainy Day in New York." (Jessica Miglio/Signature Entertainment/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1791219

Mired in controversy, 3-year-old Woody Allen film finally opens in Minneapolis

"A Rainy Day in New York" was dropped by Amazon and disavowed by many of its actors.
Movies
October 15, 2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Bobby Seale in The Trial of the Chicago 7. (Niko Tavernise/NETFLIX/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1794261

Aaron Sorkin makes 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' a very Sorkin-y showcase for actors

Cast outshines script in fact-ish drama.
Movies
October 14, 2020
"Joker" made the cut of AFI's top 10 films of 2019. (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Entertainment/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1507286

7 best movies of birthday boy Joaquin Phoenix

The Oscar winner keeps finding reinvention and rebirth.
Movies
October 9, 2020
Cheech Marin, Robert De Niro, Jane Seymour and Christopher Walken in "The War With Grandpa."

Robert De Niro plays 'Grandpa' in a comedy that doesn't deserve him

All generations can unite in agreeing that this Robert De Niro comedy isn't funny.
Movies
October 7, 2020
Warner Bros., A Warner Communications Company Presents - Robert Redford Dustin Hoffman - "All The President's Men" National Screen Service Corporation

Are you being watched? 7 of the best paranoid thrillers of the 1970s

They came out in the aftermath of the most trusted people in the country lying.
Duluth
October 3, 2020
Boots in the water and paddle on the bow seat, Riverhorse Nakadate navigates a tight, soggy portage.

Chance meeting leads to Minnesota man's 'love letter to the Boundary Waters' film

A chance meeting in Grand Marais spurs a film that celebrates the beauty of the BWCA.
Movies
October 2, 2020
Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in "On the Rocks." A24 Films

Murray, Coppola reteam for breezy father/daughter comedy 'On the Rocks'

Breezy Sofia Coppola comedy lets us hang with the stars.
Movies
September 30, 2020
Movies: "A Little Princess"

Take a deep dive into early movies of Mexico's Oscar-winning 'Three Amigos'

Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu became famous, but early movies revealed their talents.
Movies
September 29, 2020
"The Glorias" - Alicia Vikander and Janelle Monáe in THE GLORIAS Courtesy of LD Entertainmet and Roadside Attractions

Offbeat biopic has four different actors portray feminist Steinem in 'The Glorias'

Four actors play feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem in "The Glorias."
Movies
September 25, 2020
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." As "Tenet" enters

Denzel Washington's son, John David, is becoming a star in his own right

"Tenet" wasn't the only top-secret project John David Washington had this summer.
Movies
September 24, 2020
Evan Rachel Wood in "Kajillionaire." Focus Features

In unconventional comedy 'Kajillionaire,' a young woman learns to embrace her humanity

Evan Rachel Wood excels in the quirky comedy "Kajillionaire."
Movies
September 23, 2020
The Scarlett Johansson Marvel movie "Black Widow," last set for Nov. 6, heads to May 7 of next year.

Time to revisit the best movies in the Marvel 'universe'

It has been 15 months since the last entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it could be much longer for the next.
Movies
September 17, 2020
Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in "Blackbird." Screen Media Films

The script isn't great but Sarandon and Winslet buoy 'Blackbird,' a movie about 'good death'

Come to this movie for the melodrama, stay for the acting.

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