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Film

The Low documentary is called Cue the Strings. Photo courtesy of Kelly Nathe.

MSPIFF brings global cinema, local films to Main Cinema

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 27, 2023
The festival’s 2023 lineup featured films from around the world as well as local films, such as a documentary on the Duluth rock band Low.
The film was released last weekend, but still an entertaining movie to see.

Sight & Sound list: UMN edition

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 27, 2023
University of Minnesota cinema professors give their takes on the 10 greatest films of all time.
“Cinemas First Nasty Women” is a DVD Blu-Ray set that focuses on the “nastiest” woman found in the archives of cinema. Image courtesy of Northrop.

Northrop hosts ‘Cinema’s First Nasty Women’

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 14, 2023
A University of Minnesota professor and a music composer duo brought the event to campus.
Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 11, 2023
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is filled with animated movie cliches but is strengthened by beautiful animation and lively voice acting.
With the rise of digitally shot movies, 35 mm projectors have become largely obsolete. Photo courtesy of Trylon Cinema.

Trylon Cinema’s 35 mm projectors continue captivating cinephiles

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 7, 2023
Trylon’s preservation of 35 mm prints is preserving film in Minneapolis.
In the film, Taoheed Bayo uses dance to express his experiences migrating from Lagos, Nigeria, to the U.S. Photo taken by Kehinde Famule.

‘Ààrẹ’ short film expresses cultural experiences through dance

by Cole Bursch
Published April 3, 2023
The four-minute film features directing, producing and editing from three University of Minnesota alumni.
Documentary makers  interviewed actual commuters who use Twin Cities transportation to emphasize the community aspect of transportation and sustainability. Photo courtesy of MindTwist Studio.

Documentary sparks transportation, sustainability discussion

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 6, 2023
The “Community Power" short film series highlights the importance of people encouraging sustainable modes of transportation where they live.
5 films to watch before the Oscars

5 films to watch before the Oscars

by Joshua Badroos
Published January 26, 2023
The Oscars are quickly approaching, so watch these five movies that rank among the year’s best.
SCMC recommends 9 horror movies to watch this Halloween

SCMC recommends 9 horror movies to watch this Halloween

by Victoria Schutz
Published October 28, 2022
UMN’s studies in cinema & media culture instructors and students share their favorite horror movies.
Review: “Don’t Worry Darling”: not quite a victory

Review: “Don’t Worry Darling”: not quite a victory

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published September 28, 2022
Director Olivia Wilde’s Stepford-esque psychological thriller falls flat.

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