Variety
March 27, 2022

Saniyya Sidney, Jessica Chastain beam on Oscars red carpet

Jessica Chastain hit the Oscars red carpet in a purple and copper sparkle gown, while the 15-year-old Saniyya Sidney twirled and beamed in a floral-adorned princess look and her "King Richard" castmate Demi Singleton lit up in soft purple Sunday.
Movies
March 26, 2022
THE OSCARS® - ABC's "The 94th Oscars®" stars Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes. (ABC/Art Streiber)

What to expect from the Oscars this year

More hosts! Fewer awards! The Oscars try to shake things up.
Variety
March 26, 2022

At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple's feel-good 'CODA' triumphs

After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama "CODA," best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood's top award to a streaming service for the first time in a ceremony that saw the greatest drama when Will Smith strode onstage and slapped Chris Rock.
Movies
March 25, 2022

Oscar producer's goal is to make waves

Will Packer says the show should be a celebratory event and not cater just to Hollywood insiders.
Variety
March 25, 2022
How are the Oscars keeping attendees safe?

How are the Oscars keeping attendees safe?

The return to a normal ceremony comes with a set of health protocols.
TV & Media
March 25, 2022
Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung plays the older version of the character Sunja in “Pachinko.”

'Pachinko' may be the best Korean TV series yet

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Movies
March 24, 2022
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in “The Lost City.”

'The Lost City' delivers laughs as Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum bicker

Yes, the adventure comedy resembles "Romancing the Stone" but who says that's a bad thing?
Movies
March 24, 2022
Oscar nominees include, clockwise from top left: “West Side Story”; Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”; Olivia Colman in “The Los

Oscars 2022 tipsheet: Who should win and who will win

Here are our picks among the nominees for Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress.
TV & Media
March 23, 2022
Jeff Foxworthy’s special on Netflix focuses on the nondescript time in his life he calls the good old days.

Jeff Foxworthy is more than that blue-collar comic in Netflix special taped in Minneapolis

What our critics are watching this weekend.
Movies
March 17, 2022
Mark Rylance stars in “The Outfit.”

'The Outfit' fits mesmerizing Guthrie veteran Rylance like a glove

The Oscar winner makes the most of a leading role in this slow-burning thriller.
TV & Media
March 16, 2022
Regina Hall plays the newly named master of a residence hall at an elite New England college in “Master.”

Oscar co-hosts Regina Hall, Amy Schumer deserve awards of their own for latest acting roles

What our critics are watching this weekend.
Movies
March 10, 2022
“CODA,” which co-stars Duluth resident Daniel Durant, is one of the trickier films to catch up with if you’re trying to watch all ten best pictu

Here's how to watch all 10 Oscar-nominated films, but it will cost you

If all the contenders are streamed, it can total $54.95. But if some are seen in theaters it can go up to about $60.
TV & Media
March 9, 2022
Meilin (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) is a 13-year-old who turns into a red panda whenever she gets intensely emotional in Pixar’s “Turning Red.”

Pixar maintains its golden touch in playful 'Turning Red'

What our critics are watching this weekend.
Duluth
March 3, 2022
Duluth’s Zeitgeist will be at the center of the 10-day North Star Story Fest, which links Duluth Superior Film Festival, Minnesota WebFest and Catal

Festivals centered on film, TV and web-based content join forces in Duluth

North Star Story Summit, scheduled for fall, combines the Duluth Superior Film Festival, Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst Story Institute.
Movies
March 3, 2022
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Zoe Kravitz, left, and Robert Pattinson in a scene from "The Batman." (Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros.

Review: There's a new 'Batman' but it's Catwoman who excels

Zoë Kravitz is spectacular, opposite Robert Pattinson's brooding caped crusader.
TV & Media
March 2, 2022
The bio-doc “Lucy and Desi” explores the love between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz long after they were divorced.

Why 'Lucy and Desi' is better than 'Being the Ricardos'

What our critics are watching this weekend.
Movies
March 1, 2022
Robert Pattinson is the newest incarnation of the caped crusader in “The Batman.”

Robert Pattinson is the latest movie Batman, but who was the best?

A look at the men who have been movie Batmen.
Variety
February 25, 2022
Gregory Peck starred as attorney Atticus Finch in the 1962 movie adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Gregory Peck's daughter keeps 'Mockingbird' sequel rights

Harper Lee's estate had tried to revoke the agreement, but a court said the deal stands.
Movies
February 24, 2022
Peter Dinklage sings and swordfights as the title character in Joe Wright’s “Cyrano.”

This 'Cyrano' musical sings most of the time

Review: A modern take on the classic story gives voice to all three main characters.
TV & Media
February 23, 2022
Sam Waterston returns Thursday as District Attorney Jack McCoy in NBC’s “Law & Order.”

'Law & Order' reboot decides messing with old formula would be a crime

What our critics are watching this weekend.

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