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Movies & TV

‘Superman’ reboot blends classic heroism, humor and vibrant style in a way that feels fresh yet deeply familiar.

‘Superman’ Soars Again

by Ziggy Keairns
Published July 15, 2025

James Gunn’s “Superman” delivers the kind of superhero movie that reminds us why we ever fell in love with comic books in the first place. For longtime fans of the genre, especially those who...

Is the newest season worthy of a Michelin star?

Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ Season Four Review

by Emma Vasa
Published July 8, 2025

Season 4 of Hulu’s “The Bear” continues to follow the chaotic, amusing, and emotional development of beloved Chicago chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, as he pushes himself...

“Thunderbolts*,” directed by Jake Schreier, follows an unlikely crew of anti-heroes as they face off against an enemy more powerful than the previous Avengers team combined.

Marvel is back and ‘Thunderbolts*’ is actually good

by Sophia Arndt
Published May 6, 2025

After the release of “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, I strongly felt Marvel movies had dwindled in quality. With the exception of the Disney+ shows “WandaVision” and “Moon Knight,” I hadn’t...

Please, someone, stop Alec Baldwin.

‘Rust’ makes the Wild West seem boring

by Gabriel Brito
Published May 6, 2025

“Rust,” a disappointingly slow, brooding, hyper-stylized Western released in theatres last Friday.Set in late 19th-century Wyoming, the film follows the story of Lucas Hollister, a young orphan...

Michael B. Jordan plays two people in this one.

‘Sinners’ is more than just a horror movie

by Gabriel Brito
Published April 20, 2025

“Sinners,” a wild, yet engaging take on supernatural horror directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B Jordan, came out last Friday.A historical fiction about Jim Crow, blues music, Christianity...

A viewing experience like no other.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sucks, I love it

by Gabriel Brito
Published April 14, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie” is a 100-minute catastrophe with an incoherent plot, an awful script and almost no character development consisting mostly of Jack Black saying things from the game in a funny voice. The...

During the “Swiss Army Knife Filmmakers” panel, the panelists talked about versatility and expanding one’s personal toolbox.

MSPIFF filmmaker panels, perfect for building industry connections

by Isabella Caswell
Published April 7, 2025

Aspiring and experienced filmmakers and actors gathered to network and talk about the aspects of filmmaking at A-Mill Artist Lofts for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival filmmaker panels...

“Hell of a Summer” is the directorial debut of Billy Bryk and his former castmate Finn Wolfhard.

‘Hell of a Summer’ is a hell of a ride

by Sophia Arndt
Published April 7, 2025

After five years stuck in film purgatory, Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk’s directorial debut “Hell of a Summer” was released in theaters on Friday, drawing on the classic summer camp horror genre of...

Full disclosure, Kareem gave me the tickets to see this.

‘Or Something’ makes Midwest premiere at MSPIFF

by Gabriel Brito
Published April 7, 2025

Fellow Gopher and host of “Subway Takes,” Kareem Rahma’s feature film debut “Or Something” screened at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival last Thursday. Co-writing, co-producing...

Director Jesse Short Bull illustrates the multi-generational struggle for Peltier’s freedom and that of all Native Americans with stunning emotionality and crisp archival footage.

‘Free Leonard Peltier’ sets powerful tone for 44th MSP International Film Festival

by Sommer Wagen
Published April 3, 2025

“Free Leonard Peltier,” the opening night feature for the 44th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival sold out three theaters at The Main Cinema, and for good reason.The powerful and...

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