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Promoting his upcoming movie, ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Timothée Chalamet visited significant spots to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

Timothée Chalamet visits Minneapolis ahead of movie premiere

by Sophia Arndt
Published December 5, 2024

Walking the same path as former University of Minnesota student Bob Dylan, actor Timothée Chalamet visited sites in Dinkytown and around the campus Thursday ahead of the premiere of his Dylan biographical...

Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba was the most authentic part of the otherwise glaringly artificial film.

‘Wicked’ is nothing we haven’t seen before

by Sommer Wagen
Published November 24, 2024

The much-anticipated film adaptation of the 2003 musical “Wicked” officially released in theaters this Friday, and it's nothing we haven’t seen before.The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is definitely...

A new case of Hollywood’s rising stars take the helm of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” a sequel to his iconic story in the Roman Empire.

‘Gladiator II’ could have been perfect

by Sophia Arndt
Published November 23, 2024

Returning to the height of the Roman Empire, Ridley Scott’s sequel “Gladiator II” is another blockbuster with a cast full of stars, intricate costumes and exciting battles, which makes it disappointing...

“Anora” is bright, tragic and stagnantly hilarious.

‘Anora’ showcases the tough reality of love and sex work

by Isabella Caswell
Published November 14, 2024

Sean Baker’s “Anora” explores the double-edged sword of transactional relationships. In this screwball dramedy, Anora, played by Mikey Madison, is a sex worker from Brooklyn who does not have...

“Claire Facing North” is emotionally driven and is set in scenic Iceland. Image courtesy of Martin Keller.

UMN professor’s feature film to sweep Main Cinema with emotion

by Isabella Caswell
Published October 16, 2024

University of Minnesota professor Lynn Lukkas will show her first feature film, “Claire Facing North” at The Main Cinema on Oct. 29. The showing is part of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film...

Halloween is more like a state of mind when you really think about it.

Classic horror films recommended by lovers of the macabre

by Gabriel Brito
Published October 10, 2024

As we near the harrowing date of All Hallows’ Eve, let us take a moment to appreciate the history and artistry of horror cinema.Below is a curated list of some of the best horror films, recommended...

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