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“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...

St. Paul’s Open Eye Theatre opens the witchy play, “Broomstick,” in time for the Halloween season. Image Courtesy of Bruce Silcox.

‘Broomstick’ examines the love and loss of a witch

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 16, 2024

Celebrating the Halloween spirit, the one-woman play “Broomstick” opened on Oct. 10 at the local Open Eye Theatre. With themes of love, betrayal, witchery and murder, the show is perfect for the season. Performed...

Unpacking why so many people go to Sally’s needs a story of its own.

UMN bars ranked by a local introverted queer

by Sommer Wagen
Published October 14, 2024

Several prefaces are needed for this story. First of all, I’m a lightweight. I get sufficiently intoxicated after one beer, and even then I don’t really enjoy the feeling of it. I prefer to drink...

De Souza’s subdued solo set brought many to tears, including this reviewer.

Indigo De Souza brings solemn softness to UMN

by Sommer Wagen
Published October 14, 2024

Indie singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza’s Saturday performance at the Coffman Union Great Hall was highly anticipated since the concert was announced in late August.That was before De Souza’s house...

The Vintage Fall Crawl brings attention to second-hand clothing and home goods shops in Minneapolis and St. Paul during October.

Vintage Fall Crawl centers on local second-hand shops

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 13, 2024

Oct. 1 marked the third annual Vintage Fall Crawl, a local event centering on woman-owned second- hand shops in the Twin Cities. For all of October, customers can travel to 15 vintage shops throughout...

If you like the Hollywood depictions of Latin America, you will love the real thing.

Cine Latino celebrates the beauty of Latin cinema

by Gabriel Brito
Published October 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: Jo Mattos’ quote was translated from Portuguese.Cine Latino, an annual festival celebrating Latino filmmaking hosted by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Society, opened Wednesday night...

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...

For 13 years, all this group of six multi-instrumentalists did was make music and tour. Image courtesy of Kaisers Orchestra.

Fine Line welcomes unique sound of Kaizers Orchestra

by Isabella Caswell
Published October 9, 2024

Life and family caused them to take a pause. Now, Kaizers Orchestra is traveling the world, replaying their old music.The Norwegian alternative rock band returned from a decade-long hiatus when they...

Love will NOT tear us apart.

Local goths celebrate love, darkness and each other

by Gabriel Brito
Published October 9, 2024

Underneath the deep, dark Minnesota night sky lies a diverse and vibrant community of goths.Whether hosting picnics and flea markets or dancing to the bittersweet beats played by alternative DJs, goths...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” fails to meet the expectations of fans and casual viewers as it dances through musical numbers and a nonexistent plot for nearly three hours.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” drags and disappoints

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 7, 2024

I had never desired to leave a theater in the middle of a film until watching “Joker: Folie à Deux” in a nearly empty AMC theater on Saturday.  Released on Oct. 4, Todd Phillips’ “Joker:...

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