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Film

The MSP International Film Festival at The Main Cinema on Monday. The MSPIFF features over 200 films until April 25.

MSP International Film Festival showcases movies from around the world

by Max Mueller
Published April 17, 2024
Films from a variety of foreign countries create a collection of diverse cultures right here in the Twin Cities.
“Challengers” releases in theaters on April 26.

Review: “Challengers”

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 13, 2024
Zendaya stars in an enthralling, romantic tennis drama directed by Luca Guadagnino.
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” released in theaters on March 22.

Review: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 30, 2024
The fifth installment of the “Ghostbusters” franchise is a forgettable, mediocre attempt at keeping the franchise alive.
An audience watching a movie at Omnifest. With five films on various subjects, visitors are sure to learn something new.

Omnifest returns to Science Museum of Minnesota

by Max Mueller
Published March 26, 2024
The month-long festival provides an immersion into science-related cinema.
Among the awardees, “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” were the biggest heavy-hitters, with seven and four wins, respectively.

After the Oscars, UMN students share their thoughts

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 17, 2024
The prestigious award ceremony awarding the best in film took place March 10 in Los Angeles.
The biggest takeaway: “Be gay, do crime.”

Review: ‘Love Lies Bleeding’

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 17, 2024
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian command the screen in Rose Glass’s second feature film.
Megan Finch created a space for open, engaging discussion of Black literary history.

Complexity of Black history through James Baldwin

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 29, 2024
The Weisman Art Museum recently engaged with celebrated Black novelist James Baldwin’s legacy with a thought-provoking documentary and subsequent talk.
Dune: Part Two, Problemista and Love Lies Bleeding are some of the films being released

A guide to movies coming out this spring

by Max Mueller
Published February 23, 2024
Here’s what to look for in movie theaters the next few months.
Black people have struggles, but there is more to the story.

Going beyond Black people’s pain in film

by Alexis Letang
Published February 21, 2024
UMN’s Black Student Union chose a variety of films to show throughout Black History Month.
Guests watch Miznas screening of The Dupes at the Heights Theater.

Palestinian film screenings seek to educate, uplift

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 8, 2024
Throughout February, Mizna will be screening or sponsoring showings of numerous Palestinian films.

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