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Film

Sarah Mai

Twin Cities Film Fest celebrates its 10th and most inclusive season yet

by Norah Kleven
Published October 17, 2019
UMN graduates and festival organizers talk the festival's history, this year’s themes and looking forward.
Film maker Samiera Abou-Nasr poses for a portrait at the Cafetto coffee shop on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Q&A: Minneapolis filmmaker Samiera Abou-Nasr on her short film, “Of Our Youth”

by Norah Kleven
Published September 26, 2019
Abou-Nasr talks about her work as a filmmaker, being a female in the industry and the upcoming Twin Cities Arab Film Festival.
Director Nick Saxton watches a rehearsal scene for his show, Hot Air on Sunday, July 7 in Rarig Hall.

Third time’s the charm: film noir-style play is full of “Hot Air”— but in a good way

by Becca Most
Published July 9, 2019
University graduates give the classic genre a comedic twist.

‘Green Book’ producer for commencement speaker sparks criticism

by Farrah Mina
Published March 25, 2019
The Oscar-winning film has been criticized for its portrayal of race issues.

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Friday: Fool’s Errand Comedy Variety Show Back with another variety show, Fool’s Errand will provide the Purple Onion crowd with some jokes and tunes for the first Friday night of the semester. The...

Culture compass: Christmas trees, new museums and Tiny Desk Concerts

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 29, 2018

Friday: "Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting"  With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas is now in full swing — and the Union Depot has you covered in the early-holiday-spirit department. Their annual...

Movie posters for Suspiria (1977), Hausu (1977) and The Omen (1976)

A&E’s guide to local Halloween-inspired theater and film screenings

by Liv Martin
Published October 29, 2018
Enjoy these entertaining Halloween events that require no costume.
Photo courtesy of Freya Fennwood.

No Man’s Land Film Festival shreds the adventure film stereotype

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published October 25, 2018
The fest is making a Minneapolis pit stop to showcase its women adventure athlete-focused films.

Thriller, romance and suspense: a look at this year’s student film festival

by Maraya King
Published April 26, 2018
MinneCinema Studios hosted a film festival to showcase student filmmakers on Friday.
University alumnus Brady Knudson sells movie tickets at the St. Anthony Main Theatre on April 5, 2016. The theatre is one of the venues hosting the 37th annual Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival from April 12-28.

A guide to this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 12, 2018
See over 250 films from around the globe in about two weeks.

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