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Dan Fogler, left, and Topher Grace sing along with piano accompaniment on Wednesday Feb 9 at the Shout House in Minneapolis. The two celebrities made an appearance promoting their new film Take Me Home Tonight, which releases March 4.

Young Americans

by Tony Libera
Published March 3, 2011
Sudeikis and Wilson wondering why they're in this lousy movie

Pass on “Hall Pass”

by Tony Libera
Published February 24, 2011
Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) mingles at an insurance convention.

Midwest state of mind

by Tony Libera
Published February 17, 2011

Tempt not a desperate gnome

by Tony Libera
Published February 10, 2011

The Black Eyed Peas: Death of a Super Bowl halftime show

by Tony Libera
Published February 7, 2011

There’s a starman killing lots of guys

by Tony Libera
Published February 3, 2011

Heroes and villains

by Tony Libera
Published January 27, 2011
Emma (Portman) and Adam (Kutcher) share an unromantic meal.

The ties that bind

by Tony Libera
Published January 20, 2011

Winter break movie guide

by Tony Libera
Published December 24, 2010
The primitive pair goes bananas for monkeyin' around. Pardon the... apish puns.

The return of the Kong

by Tony Libera
Published December 9, 2010

Gwar wreaks musical havoc in Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published December 7, 2010
Ralston (James Franco) surveys the land that will really screw him over.

Life is gorges

by Tony Libera
Published November 24, 2010
Favre-y the Blowman

Favre-y the Blowman

by Tony Libera
Published November 18, 2010
Ethan (Galifianakis) and Peter (RDJ) hitting another bump in the road.

The odd couple

by Tony Libera
Published November 11, 2010

It’s not easy being mean

by Tony Libera
Published November 4, 2010
Electric avenue

Electric avenue

by Tony Libera
Published November 3, 2010
MATT DAMON

Death rides a sluggish horse

by Tony Libera
Published October 28, 2010

Interview: The men of “Jackass”

by Tony Libera
Published October 21, 2010

The filth and the foolery

by Tony Libera
Published October 14, 2010
His bum is on tour

His bum is on tour

by Tony Libera
Published October 7, 2010
Review: "The Social Network"

Review: “The Social Network”

by Tony Libera
Published September 30, 2010
Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean graces Minneapolis

Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean graces Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published September 23, 2010

You! I want to take you to a gay bar!

by Tony Libera
Published September 16, 2010
Machete (Danny Trejo) looking mean.

Machete is mean as hell!

by Tony Libera
Published September 9, 2010
“Scott Pilgrim” to battle at the box office

“Scott Pilgrim” to battle at the box office

by Tony Libera
Published August 10, 2010
Gamble (Ferrell) and Hoitz (Wahlberg) arresting David Ershon (Coogan)

Review: “The Other Guys”

by Tony Libera
Published August 10, 2010
A Great White Shark gets high with a large jump.

Weekend Culture Compass — Jack, The National and Shark Week

by Tony Libera
Published August 5, 2010
Rudd and Carell schmucking around.

Stupidity is a virtue

by Tony Libera
Published August 3, 2010

Hennepin Avenue is about to get Wondrous

by Tony Libera
Published August 3, 2010
Rockin’ “The Suburbs”

Rockin’ “The Suburbs”

by Tony Libera
Published July 27, 2010
Filmmakers record the sights and sounds of the Iraq War in a limestone quarry in Mankato, Minn.

Mankato, Iraq

by Tony Libera
Published July 27, 2010
Is life but a dream?

Review: “Inception”

by Tony Libera
Published July 21, 2010

Review: Private Dancer — “Alive in High Five”

by Tony Libera
Published July 21, 2010

Bight Club fights for Minneapolis

by Tony Libera
Published July 14, 2010
Review: M.I.A. — “/\/\ /\ Y /\”

Review: M.I.A. — “/\/\ /\ Y /\”

by Tony Libera
Published July 14, 2010
Gru (Steve Carell) being despicable

Review: “Despicable Me”

by Tony Libera
Published July 7, 2010
The nerdy icons play Basilica Block Party this weekend.

Weekend Culture Compass — Basilica Block party, Predators and Stars Wars in Concert

by Tony Libera
Published July 7, 2010
John C. Reilly (left) with Jonah Hill in "Cyrus"

Interview: John C. Reilly

by Tony Libera
Published June 29, 2010
Bella and Edward passionately remaining abstinent

Review: “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”

by Tony Libera
Published June 29, 2010
The goofballs with the most googleable one-syllable band name invade Roy Wilkins this weekend.

Culture Compass — Gay Beast, Gastro Non Grata and Ween

by Tony Libera
Published June 23, 2010
A new beginning for the Aster Café

A new beginning for the Aster Café

by Tony Libera
Published June 22, 2010
Lotso shows off the toys’ new digs.

Review: “Toy Story 3”

by Tony Libera
Published June 22, 2010
Mr. Han (Chan) teaching his young padawan (Smith) Photo courtesy Columbia Pictures

Review: “The Karate Kid”

by Tony Libera
Published June 16, 2010
Birthday Suits streak to The Triple Rock

Birthday Suits streak to The Triple Rock

by Tony Libera
Published June 16, 2010
Aaron Green (Hill) and Aldous Snow (Brand) getting to the Greek.

Review: “Get Him to the Greek”

by Tony Libera
Published June 9, 2010
It ain't heavy (there's no cover)

It ain’t heavy (there’s no cover)

by Tony Libera
Published June 9, 2010
Iron Man preparing to give a facial with a blast from his hand PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Review: “Iron Man 2”

by Tony Libera
Published May 7, 2010
Death and Pop Music

Death and Pop Music

by Tony Libera
Published May 4, 2010

Sounds of Summer

by Tony Libera
Published April 28, 2010

Throwing his hat into the restaurant ring

by Tony Libera
Published April 28, 2010
To prove he can do anything, Hitchcock tested his body to its limits. PHOTO COURTESY INDIEWOOD PICTURES

Terry Hitchcock: Minnesota’s own Forrest Gump

by Tony Libera
Published April 14, 2010
30 plus local designers contributed prints for ARTCRANK COURTESY BRIAN HARTLEY SAGO

Pedaling good art

by Tony Libera
Published April 14, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY SUPPLY AND DEMAND MUSIC

Local CD Roundup

by Tony Libera
Published April 7, 2010
Quirky and dark, “City Island” feels sincere through and through. PHOTO COURTESY CINESON ENTERTAINMENT

Review: “City Island”

by Tony Libera
Published March 31, 2010
Artists Kara Hendershot and Summer Scharringhausen stand if front of their panting titled “Penelope” at Altered Esthetics on Tuesday. The new exhibit features collaborative artwork.

Stop, collaborate and paint

by Tony Libera
Published March 31, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY REPLACEMENT PRESS

John Jodzio’s “If You Lived Here” proves Minnesotans can write

by Tony Libera
Published March 24, 2010

From milkshakes to cherry pies

by Tony Libera
Published March 10, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY PARLOPHONE/VIRGIN

Review: Gorillaz’ “Plastic Beach”

by Tony Libera
Published March 10, 2010
Happy Apple performs as part of Erik Fratzke’s Making Music session. PHOTO COURTESY WHOLE MUSIC CLUB

Learning music from the locals

by Tony Libera
Published March 3, 2010
The charismatic Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry) can't save this production. PHOTO COURTESY WALT DISNEY PICTURES

Burton’s “Alice” is a blunderland of suck

by Tony Libera
Published March 3, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT

CD Roundup: Johnny Cash, Bouncer Fighter and Toki Wright

by Tony Libera
Published February 24, 2010
Teddy (DiCaprio) and Chuck (Ruffalo) prepare for the storm. PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Review: “Shutter Island”

by Tony Libera
Published February 17, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY RABID RECORDS

Review: The Knife’s “Tomorrow, in a Year”

by Tony Libera
Published February 10, 2010
Kristen Bell acting helpless. PHOTO COURTESY TOUCHSTONE PICTURES

Review: “When in Rome”

by Tony Libera
Published February 3, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY SUBOEXPERIENCE.COM

The dirt on dining at Subo

by Tony Libera
Published February 3, 2010

Review: ‘Crazy Heart’

by Tony Libera
Published January 20, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY ARTS & CRAFTS

CD Round-up

by Tony Libera
Published January 20, 2010
INFINITY FEATURES

Winter break’s biggest theater releases

by Tony Libera
Published December 9, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Interview: Jason Reitman

by Tony Libera
Published December 3, 2009

The decade’s best new restaurants

by Tony Libera
Published December 2, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY TOUCHSTONE PICTURES

The best films of the millennium (so far)

by Tony Libera
Published December 2, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY 20TH CENTURY FOX

Fantastic Mr. Fox really is fantastic

by Tony Libera
Published November 25, 2009

Electric Six attack First Ave

by Tony Libera
Published November 24, 2009
Oh, the insufferable longing! PHOTO COURTESY SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” sucks … your blood.

by Tony Libera
Published November 24, 2009

Out to eat — Thanksgiving

by Tony Libera
Published November 24, 2009

Interview: Lazerbeak

by Tony Libera
Published November 18, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP

Brave New Workshop gets Favre fever

by Tony Libera
Published November 18, 2009
Films PHOTO COURTESY STAGE 6 FILMS

Interview: director and star of “Boondock Saints II”

by Tony Libera
Published November 13, 2009
Benjamin confronting Ronald Chevalier. PHOTO COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

“Gentlemen Broncos” gallup into terrible pastures

by Tony Libera
Published November 11, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY SPIEGEL & GRAU

Tracy Morgan writes a book — that’s crazy!

by Tony Libera
Published November 11, 2009

Anchor: The a-fish-ionado’s dream

by Tony Libera
Published November 4, 2009
George Clooney both stars and stares in “The Men Who Stare at Goats.” PHOTO COURTESY WINCHESTER FILMS

The man who directed men to stare at goats

by Tony Libera
Published November 4, 2009
ILLUSTRATION BY TONY LIBERA

The best spandex in town

by Tony Libera
Published October 28, 2009
Yeah, he can fly. PHOTO COURTESY IMAGI ANIMATION STUDIOS

“Astro Boy” brings children’s films to dark new territory

by Tony Libera
Published October 21, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY PINE HAVEN FARM

Monster mashes, graveyard smashes and boozy bashes

by Tony Libera
Published October 21, 2009
Carol's in no mood for a wild rumpus. PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS.

Max and the melancholic monsters

by Tony Libera
Published October 14, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS.

Flaming Lips give birth to “Embryonic”

by Tony Libera
Published October 14, 2009
Moore wants his money back PHOTO COURTESY DOG EAT DOG FILMS

“Capitalism: A Love Story” reels in the ire

by Tony Libera
Published October 7, 2009
Michael and Michael mean-mugging PHOTO COURTESY MARTIN CROOK

Forecast: many Michaels

by Tony Libera
Published October 7, 2009
Clown zombie in Columbia Pictures' ZOMBIELAND.

Zombie fever spreads to the cinema

by Tony Libera
Published September 30, 2009
Taste-testing: Ginger Hop

Taste-testing: Ginger Hop

by Tony Libera
Published September 30, 2009

Donny Dirk’s Zombie Den : Where the damned get drunk

by Tony Libera
Published September 23, 2009
Batman delivering justice in the form of a flying kick PHOTO COURTESY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS

The Dark Knight returns to videogames

by Tony Libera
Published September 23, 2009
Kate Beckinsale slowly crawling to her gun PHOTO COURTESY DARK CASTLE ENTERTAINMENT

“Whiteout” gets lost in the storm

by Tony Libera
Published September 16, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY TOUCHSTONE PICTURES

The boys are back in town!

by Tony Libera
Published September 16, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY POLYGRAM FILMED ENTERTAINMENT/GRAMERCY PICTURE

Weekend Culture Compass – Lebowskifest, Regina Spektor, Japandroids

by Tony Libera
Published September 10, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES

“9” is less than divine

by Tony Libera
Published September 10, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY SUB POP

Conchords let their freak flag fly

by Tony Libera
Published September 9, 2009
Monique Hennessy and Jean-Paul Belmondo in Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Doulos. Photo courtesy Rialto Pictures

Oak Street Cinema prepares for fall films and foliage

by Tony Libera
Published September 9, 2009

The Name Game

by Tony Libera
Published October 23, 2008
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