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Film

Daily affirmation: “I will not accept a life I do not deserve.”

Review: “MaXXXine”

by Sommer Wagen
Published July 7, 2024

“MaXXXine” is the star-studded conclusion to Ti West’s “X” horror film trilogy, a thrilling and thought-provoking tale of the tragedy and depravity of the pursuit of fame, particularly through...

For students looking to catch a blockbuster or an independent film this summer, here are some picks within a reasonable distance to campus.

Top five movie theaters for students living on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 17, 2024

The summer movie season is here, and with no film screenings scheduled at Coffman Union this summer, you might be wondering what other options there are for catching movies. Whether you are anticipating...

“The Watchers” is a film adaptation of the 2022 book of the same name by A.M. Shine.

Review: “The Watchers”

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 13, 2024

Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of famous director M. Night Shyamalan, has followed in the footsteps of “The Sixth Sense” filmmaker by making a horror film with a plot twist, “The Watchers,” released...

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.

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