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Barkhad Abdi Moved Back to Minneapolis, But He Never Left Hollywood

The Somali-born, Minnesota-launched actor has quietly been building a rock-solid career after blowing up in 'Captain Phillips.' Now he wants to write and direct movies about refugees, Minnesotans, and himself.

March 27, 2024

What the Title of Sydney Sweeney’s New Pregnant Nun Movie Gets Wrong About Catholic Doctrine

Plus pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

March 21, 2024

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Is ‘Be Gay, Do Crimes: The Movie’

Bodybuilding! Toe-sucking! Ed Harris in a bad wig! This queer neo-noir slayfest has it all.

March 18, 2024

Goodbye, Kirk Cousins! Please Introduce Our Movie Listings In That Freakishly Normie Way of Yours.

Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.

March 14, 2024

Oscar Picks for People Who Don’t Care About the Oscars 2024

My scalding take on the Academy Awards: The best movies should win the most awards.

Here Are Some Movies You Can Go See Before, After, or Even During the Oscars

Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Is Pretty Good. But Is Denis Villeneuve Really the Kwisatz Haderach of Corporate IP-Mining?

Like his hero, the director believes he can exploit a valuable resource with dignity and respect.

OK, Fine, I Saw (and Reviewed) ‘Madame Web.’ Happy Now? Here Are Some Better Movies.

Pretty much every movie you can see in Twin Cities theaters this week.

February 29, 2024

The Worst Movie I Saw in 1987 Returns to the Big Screen This Week

Pretty much every movie you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.

February 22, 2024

This Week on the Big Screen: Anarchic Czechs, Archival Flicks, and Sexy Robbers

Pretty much every movie you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.

February 15, 2024