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December 24, 2020
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George Clooney's 'The Midnight Sky' is half of a good outer-space movie

But "The Midnight Sky" is best in terrestrial scenes with the star.
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December 22, 2020
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Godfather of Twin Cities film scene Al Milgrom dies at 98

An unstoppable force, Film Society founder built an audience for adventurous cinema.
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December 22, 2020
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From pure joy to hilarious dysfunction, 7 holiday movies to fa-la-la-la-love

Forget the figgy pudding; these holiday movies will remind you what a big get-together is like.
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December 17, 2020
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Chadwick Boseman's last performance, in an August Wilson adaptation, is his best

Filmmakers smartly reshape August Wilson play for the screen.
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December 17, 2020
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Apocalyptic adventure film 'Greenland' is not much fun right now

It's the end of the world as we know it for Gerard Butler and family, and it doesn't feel fine.
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December 16, 2020
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You've seen all of Hitchcock? Check out 7 great movies that imitate/flatter him

Check out these "Alfred Hitchcock" movies that were made by other people.
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December 11, 2020
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Meryl Streep leads a deft cast in the improvised comedy 'Let Them All Talk'

An ocean cruise is a chance to reopen wounds in an improvised comedy from Steven Soderbergh.
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December 11, 2020
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'The Prom' musical sometimes drags but Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman have giddy fun

The stars shine in this movie musical, even if it doesn't always make sense.
Variety
December 11, 2020
Drew Barrymore and Drew Barrymore in "The Stand-in."

There are two Drew Barrymores in this new comedy and you'll hate 'em both

Barrymore does double duty in a crass comedy.
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December 11, 2020
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Disney's 'Safety' is true story of a college athlete forced to hide his baby brother in his dorm

Fact-based football drama "Safety" is an inspiring tale.
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December 10, 2020

There are two Drew Barrymores in this new comedy and you'll hate 'em both

Barrymore does double duty in a crass comedy.
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December 8, 2020
Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar for her role in "The Devil Wears Prada."

7 of Meryl Streep's most memorable performances in roles big and small

She may demur, but Meryl Streep is the greatest actor of her generation.
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December 2, 2020
Orson Welles' 1958 classic, "Touch of Evil," with Charlton Heston

7 legendary Orson Welles movies to pair with Netflix's new 'Mank'

New on Netflix, "Mank" is just the beginning of the story for a screen legend.
Movies
November 26, 2020
Sylvester Stallone and Burgess Meredith in the original "Rocky." United Artists

7 of the all-time best movie scores, from the inspiring to the kinky

Great movie music? It's an embarrassment of riches.
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November 24, 2020
Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart star in "Happiest Season."

Review: With 'Happiest Season,' gay community gets its own phony holiday comedy

Kristen Stewart stars in a comedy that's no holiday.
Movies
November 24, 2020
Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis star in "Uncle Frank."

'Uncle Frank' is a Southern-set comedy and drama about coming out in the '70s

Alan Ball's comedy/drama owes a debt to Tennessee Williams.
Movies
November 24, 2020
The Croods, left, meet the Bettermans, right, in DreamWorks Animation's "The Croods: A New Age."

'Croods' sequel is a sweet, funny slice of cavepeople life

Family-friendly "Croods" sequel finds caveman-level laughs in prehistory.
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November 23, 2020
Kevin Smith and Jason Mews of "Jay and Silent Bob" fame at a previous pop-up installment of Mooby's.

Kevin Smith's pop-up restaurant Mooby's to open in First Ave's Depot Tavern

The fictional fast-food joint from Smith's "Clerks" movies will sell takeout only Dec. 12-18.
Variety
November 23, 2020
Deborah Coleman / Pixar Bloomington native Pete Docter has been at the helm of most Pixar releases. His latest, "Soul," will premiere on Disney Plus.

Minnesotan behind 'Toy Story' and 'Up' on his latest Pixar movie 'Soul'

The latest from Pixar is another chapter in the life of Bloomington's own Pete Docter
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November 20, 2020
In this image released by Netflix, Gary Oldman portrays Herman Mankiewicz in a scene from "Mank." (Netflix via AP)

The latest from director David Fincher, 'Mank' requires some cinematic homework

David Fincher salutes "Citizen Kane" by exploring its origins.

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