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All content by Maddy Folstein

A&E’s top ten of 2018

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 13, 2018
Tim Blake Nelson in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

Your holiday season binge watches

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 3, 2018

A&E’s guide to upcoming movie releases

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 29, 2018
A film still from "Widows."

This week in releases: ‘Widows’ and ‘Oxnard’

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 19, 2018
Album covers for Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's "The Capitol Studios Sessions" and Charles Bradley's "Black Velvet"

This week in music: Jeff Goldblum, Charles Bradley and more

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 12, 2018
Film still from "Suspiria"

This week in movies: ‘Suspiria,’ Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Wildlife’

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 5, 2018
Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell star in Beautiful Boy

This week in movies: ‘Beautiful Boy’ and ‘Mid90s’

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 29, 2018
Film still from "Halloween"

Review: “Halloween” and stream-able thrills

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 22, 2018
Amandla Stenberg and Lamar Johnson in The Hate U Give. Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox. 

This week in movies: ‘The Hate U Give’ and ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 15, 2018
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star together in the film A Star Is Born

This week in movies: ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘Private Life’

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 8, 2018
Morgan Peterson, a University of Minnesota graduate and Thrift Stylist at Arc's Value Village, poses for a photo at Mid City Modified Vintage Market on Saturday Sept. 29, 2018. Peterson performed alterations and tailoring for the pieces that people purchased at the market.

Q&A: Vintage maven Morgan Potter on fall style and thrifting

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 4, 2018

Culture compass: Non-Homecoming-related fun

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 4, 2018
Abdinasir Nourkadi, left, Zoe Long, Joshua Wang and Ruby Wesley pose for portraits outside Weisman Art Museum on Friday, Sept. 28 in Minneapolis. 

Street style: Fashion Week (U)MN

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 1, 2018
"Stone Archer Bridgealis," by Cody Petts was part of last year's pop-up showcase of "Posters for Parks" at Lakes & Legends taproom in Minneapolis.

Posters for Parks celebrates Minneapolis’ gems: green space and artists

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 25, 2018

This week in movies: “Assassination Nation” and “Lizzie”

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 24, 2018
Freshmen roommates Ellie Schmitz and Julia Jakubiak decorated their room together using inspiration from a shared Pinterest board.

A slice of dorm life

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 20, 2018
Christopher Selleck a university graduate poses for a portrait in his exhibit, "This is a Record," at the Soo Visual Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 15. The exhibit displays masculinity through Selleck's life growing up in the 1980's/90's as a closeted gay man.

Recording masculinity and gay identity in the Twin Cities

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 17, 2018

Review: Dessa’s “My Own Devices” bubbles with heartache and sparks with wonder

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 12, 2018

Culture compass: “Scott Pilgrim,” spanakopita and streaming

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 6, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad

Discounts, concerts and art galore: A&E’s guide to seeing it all as a student this fall

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 3, 2018
John Cho stars in horror film, "Searching."

Review: What’s there to find in “Searching?”

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 3, 2018

Zero waste Tare Market hosts first pop-up this weekend

by Maddy Folstein
Published August 1, 2018
From left, Lourdes Juarez with Muñeco, Erin and Brian Hart with Rona, Kim Lykens with Elvin, and Peri Riddel with Arlo pose for portraits during the northeast Minneapolis dog parade on Friday, July 28.

Street style: Northeast Dog Parade

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 30, 2018
The cast of "Wonder and Awe: a Play about Magic," rehearses in Blegen Hall on Monday, July 23. The production will feature futuristic magic, comedy, and puppets and premieres on August 3 for the Minnesota Fringe Festival.

The 2018 Minnesota Fringe Festival: Magic, chickens, right swipes and more

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 25, 2018
Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade"

This week in movies: “Eighth Grade” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”

by Maddy Folstein and Maraya King
Published July 23, 2018
The Minnesota Daily rated the best products from Trader Joes for students. A new Trader Joes will open on South Washington Avenue on July 20.

A&E’s guide to Trader Joe’s snacks

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 18, 2018
Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade"

Review: The cringe and heart of Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade”

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 16, 2018

Instagrammers share their favorite Twin Cities bites

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 11, 2018

Culture compass: Bell Museum, Bastille Day and Bon Appétit

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 11, 2018
Amy Adams in Sharp Objects

Review: The dark, twisted premiere of HBO’s “Sharp Objects”

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 10, 2018
Courtesy of Brittany Vickers

BodyCartography Project: staging collaboration in the Weisman galleries

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 3, 2018
The Minnesota Daily made turkey burgers topped with pineapple jalapeño salsa. 

College kitchen: Barbecue

by Maddy Folstein
Published July 3, 2018

Review: The Guthrie Theater’s dynamic depiction of “West Side Story”

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 28, 2018
Alexandria Cochran tries on a red overall outfit at the launch of the Minneapolis Vintage Market on Sunday, June 24.

Taking vintage off your feed and onto the street

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 27, 2018

Culture compass: Spice Girls, screenings and spies

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 27, 2018

A&E’s guide to Pride in the Twin Cities

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 20, 2018
John Akre poses in front of his animation setup during his two-day Community Media Kit Show at the Susan Hensel Gallery on Saturday, June 16. Akre asked passersby to help him create an animation that reflects the neighborhood using various pieces of cutout paper and felt. 

Seeing and understanding the world through media: a Minneapolis man’s art excursion

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 20, 2018

Culture compass: Shows, sparks and Stone Arch

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 13, 2018
Photo by Barry Wetcher, © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

This week in movies: “Ocean’s 8” and “Hereditary”

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 11, 2018

A&E’s summer reading guide

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 6, 2018
Members of Ladybrain Sketch Comedy perform a sketch about the male gaze and the "Free the Nipple" movement while rehearsing at Strike Theater on Monday, June 4 in Northeast Minneapolis.

Using their Ladybrains: a UMN alumnae-founded comedy group breaks comedy norms

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 6, 2018
Evan Kail, author of "Ubered" poses with a copy of his book at Magers & Quinn bookstore on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Minneapolis. Kail no longer drives Uber.

Q&A: Evan Kail, author of “Ubered” and seasoned rideshare driver

by Maddy Folstein
Published May 30, 2018
The Minnesota Daily made caprese sandwiches with watermelon, feta and cucumber salad for the College Kitchen series. Dessert was a berry puff pastry with Cool Whip frosting.

College kitchen: Wicker basket case

by Maddy Folstein
Published May 29, 2018

Culture compass: treats, snacks and delicacies

by Maddy Folstein and Maraya King
Published May 29, 2018
A&E’s guide to summer events

A&E’s guide to summer events

by Maddy Folstein
Published May 3, 2018

University of Minnesota alumna Ashley Hanson named Obama Foundation Fellow

by Maddy Folstein
Published May 3, 2018
Strawberry-Arugula-Spinach Salad, Spaghetti with Peas, Parmesan and Artichokes.

College Kitchen: Spring produce

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 26, 2018
Amy Schumer in "I Feel Pretty"

Review: ‘I Feel Pretty’ lacks confidence and depth

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 23, 2018
Geevie Wood and Sophia Wood pose for a portrait at their kitchen table on Wednesday, April 18 in Minneapolis. The twin sisters started their blog, "Sustain Yo Self" to share and promote their zero-waste and vegan lifestyle.

Twins in blogging, Instagram and zero waste living

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 19, 2018
Last Import

Meet the contenders for UMN’s 2018 Battle of the Bands

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 19, 2018

Culture compass: Celebrate records and the Earth this weekend

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 15, 2018
University alumnus Brady Knudson sells movie tickets at the St. Anthony Main Theatre on April 5, 2016. The theatre is one of the venues hosting the 37th annual Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival from April 12-28.

A guide to this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 12, 2018
Madison Thorsfeldt and Anne Johansen hold up their ice cream to take photos at MN Nice Cream in northeast Minneapolis on Sunday, April 8.

The new MN Nice Cream brings Insta-worthy cones to Northeast

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 9, 2018

The new MN Nice Cream location now open in Northeast

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 8, 2018
Univeristy of Minnesota graduate Allison Quinell goes through the inspirations for her collection in her apartment studio in the North Loop on Tuesday, April 3. Quinell's Slate Collective debuts on April 23 at Le Méridien Chambers in downtown Minneapolis.

UMN alumna Allison Quinnell launches new clothing line

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 5, 2018
A slew of celebrities join director Wes Anderson to voice a cast of castaway canines in his new film "Isle of Dogs".

Review: ‘Isle of Dogs’ is a messy world filled with cute dogs

by Maddy Folstein
Published April 2, 2018
Lorde performing at the Roskilde Festival in June, 2017.

Lorde commanded the stage at the Xcel Energy Center

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 26, 2018
A grid of possessions of Miguel Dieppa, the subject of Cecilla Aldarondo's film "Memories of a Penitent Heart"

UMN alumna’s documentary explores her family’s history with AIDS

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 26, 2018

Asian American Studies program creates literary journal and poetry contest

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 22, 2018

Culture compass: Lattes, tacos and waffles

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 22, 2018
Nick Robinson in Love, Simon.

Review: ‘Love, Simon’ is as important as it is ordinary

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 19, 2018
Actor Ajuawak Kapashesit fires a prop rifle, while Marisa Carr stands behind him during a tech rehearsal at the Southern Theater on Tuesday, March 6. Almighty Voice and His Wife will open at the Southern Theater on Friday, March 9.

Turtle Theater Collective elevates Native voices

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 8, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

A&E’s guide to Women’s Day

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 5, 2018
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

A&E’s 2018 Oscars picks

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 1, 2018
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Natalie Portman, Tuva Novotnyin, Tessa Thompson and Gina Rodriguez in Annihilation.

Review: ‘Annihilation’ is a horrific and thrilling trip

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 26, 2018
Actor T Mychal Rambo speaks during a performance of Hippocrates Cafe in January 2017.

Hippocrates Cafe connects medicine with art

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 22, 2018
Students get the silver screen at the Weisman

Students get the silver screen at the Weisman

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 20, 2018

Culture compass: A midwinter weekend’s guide

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 19, 2018
Local fashion designer Samantha Rei works in her studio on Monday, Feb. 12. Rei was a competitor on Season 16 of 'Project Runway'.

‘Project Runway’ alumna Samantha Rei returns to the Twin Cities

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 15, 2018
Honey-Lemon Chicken and Asparagus with a Pomegranate Side Salad.

College Kitchen: Valentine’s Day

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 12, 2018
Local artist, muralist and printmaker Adam Turman installed two murals in Coffman Union. He is giving a talk about his murals on Feb. 9 at Coffman.

Q&A: Adam Turman captures the iconography of the Twin Cities

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 8, 2018

A&E breaks down this year’s Super Bowl commercials

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 5, 2018

Review: “Hostiles” tries to revise history and Western film traditions

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 29, 2018
Jonathan Gershberg, host of Minnesota Tonight, delivers a monologue encouraging Michele Bachmann to run for Al Franken's recently-opened seat, during the show's season 3 premier, Wednesday Jan. 24. The group to his right insist that only God can decide if Bachmann runs for the seat.

“Minnesota Tonight” opens its third season

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 29, 2018

Culture compass: Markets, movies and “Modern Love”

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 22, 2018
Spectators view Alison Malone's pieces at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

“Land Body Industry” explores the impact of industry on human lives

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 22, 2018
Minnesota Daily reporter Maddy Folstein chopped, sautéed and peeled to assemble a "greens and grains" salad for the newspaper's College Kitchen segment on Friday, Jan. 19.

College kitchen: Healthy recipes

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 22, 2018
Black Label Movement opens its 2018 season at the Ritz Theater

Black Label Movement opens its 2018 season at the Ritz Theater

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 16, 2018
The Post, a film chronicling the release of the Pentagon Papers by journalists played by Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, was wide-released on Jan. 12.

Review: “The Post” brings spectacle and drama to journalistic history

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 15, 2018
Seth Souvannayoung is cheered on by friends during a dance practice in Peik Gymnasium.

UBreak to host the fifth annual Kings of the Midwest break dance battle

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 14, 2017
Michelle Eboch gives her Ph.D. recital in conducting in Ferguson Hall on April 7.

The University of Minnesota School of Music hosts final concerts of 2017

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 11, 2017

Dance Revolutions opens Thursday at the Rarig Center

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 7, 2017
Courtesy of Minnesota Krampus

Minnesota Krampus brings Alpine traditions to life

by Maddy Folstein
Published December 4, 2017
Holiday decorations are seen on display on Tuesday, Nov. 28 in St. Paul.

Holiday happenings in the Twin Cities

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 30, 2017
City Love preforms at the second-annual SusTunes concert in the Learning and Environmental Science building on St. Paul campus on Dec. 2, 2016.

Singing about earth, wind, fire and sustainability

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 30, 2017

New works and new voices

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 22, 2017
Roasted brussels sprouts, chai-spiced pumpkin bars and turkey apple meatballs.

College kitchen: Friendsgiving

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 20, 2017
Dominique Houcmant Goldo, Courtesy of the Guthrie Theater

The Walker and the Guthrie co-present ‘Leila’s Death’

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 16, 2017
Saoirse Ronan and Lucas Hedges in "Lady Bird". Photo courtesy of A24

Review: Ronan and Metcalf soar in ‘Lady Bird’

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 13, 2017

Tracking the issue of waste through film

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 9, 2017

Redefining local, indigenous cuisine in Minnesota and beyond

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 9, 2017
The cast of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' rehearses at Mixed Blood Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The play won a Tony award in 2015 and will be showing at Mixed Blood Theatre Nov. 10 through Dec. 3.

‘Curious Incident’ at Mixed Blood Theatre opens on November 10

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 2, 2017
Steven Kreager and Andrew Friedman perform a skit as part of the "Midnight Shit" comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

University students launch weekly comedy showcase

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 2, 2017
Triple Rock Social Club as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Triple Rock recently announced that it would be closing in November.

As students remember the Triple Rock, musicians foresee a trend of gentrification

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 26, 2017
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Courtesy of My Favorite Murder

“My Favorite Murder” provides murderous fun at Northrop Auditorium

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 23, 2017
Hats designed by Karen Morris sit on display in her shop in Northeast Minneapolis Friday, Oct. 13.

Minneapolis hat designer puts a modern twist on an old tradition

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 19, 2017

“Great River Review” celebrates first issue at the University of Minnesota

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 19, 2017

Culture compass: Superstitions, squash and sad songs

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 18, 2017
Artist Travis Chavez tattoos jack-o-lanterns on Sierra Burke at Lady Liberty Tattoo in St. Paul Park on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The shop is one of many participating in the tradition of offering discounted flash tattoos in honor of Friday the 13th.

A&E’s guide to Friday the 13th

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 12, 2017
People view the exhibit "Now Playing" at the Porch Gallery on Friday in Minneapolis. The gallery is located in a 1903 Victorian home near the Powderhorn neighborhood.

Animation exhibit “Now Playing” opens at The Porch Gallery

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 11, 2017
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