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All content by Martina Marosi

Culture Compass: Marijuana Deathsquads and “Oppa Spacejam style”

by Martina Marosi
Published December 12, 2012
A&E plans your weekend. You’re welcome, goobers.

Reel Animals

by Martina Marosi
Published December 6, 2012
There’s no business like monkey business.

Culture Compass: Os Mutantes, Liz, Dick

by Martina Marosi
Published November 29, 2012
A&E plans your weekend. You’re welcome, stinkers.

Reel Fakes

by Martina Marosi
Published November 29, 2012
Impossible imposters, fabulous fabulists and phantastic phonies.

Reel Shopping

by Martina Marosi
Published November 21, 2012
Paper, plastic and celluloid.

Reel Bullies

by Martina Marosi
Published November 15, 2012
They may mean well. They may just be, well, mean.

Reel Big

by Martina Marosi
Published November 8, 2012
Movies – only bigger.

Aaahh!!! Reel Monsters

by Martina Marosi
Published October 25, 2012
Beasts of the big screen.
While writing All the Wrong Questions, Handler sought to deliver the high drama of a noir detective novel for a readership of pipsqueak private-eyes. Whats the third grade equivalent of walking into a room and someone turns the light on and has a gun on you?” Handler said.

Interview: Daniel Handler

by Martina Marosi
Published October 18, 2012
The man behind Lemony Snicket, “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and his latest series, “All the Wrong Questions,” gives all the right answers.

Reel Zombies

by Martina Marosi
Published October 11, 2012
This is your zombie on braaaaaains....

Review: “Frankenweenie”

by Martina Marosi
Published October 4, 2012
Tim Burton plays to his strengths in a full-length animated revival of his classic 1984 short.
Artist Amanda Rae displays artwork for sale to Liz Hallstein and daughter Mira on Saturday at the Caravan Flea Market in Minneapolis.

Totally Bazaar

by Martina Marosi
Published September 27, 2012
The weekly Caravan Flea Market breaks ground for nomadic artisans, crafters and collectors alike.

Reel Women

by Martina Marosi
Published September 20, 2012
Celluloid sirens who whet appetites for that sweet taste of revenge.

Reel Politics

by Martina Marosi
Published September 13, 2012
Sick of political coverage? Race to the cure before hitting the ballot box with a little help from the idiot box and a healthy dose of Vitamin A&E.

Reese’s pieces

by Martina Marosi
Published December 8, 2011
Comedian Reese Waters blows into Acme as part of his whirlwind national tour

Life’s a drag

by Martina Marosi
Published December 8, 2011
The long-running gender-blending cabaret “Dykes Do Drag” continues to fortify its Minneapolis drag kingdom.
Seniors Torsten Johnson, left, ShaVunda Horsley, center, and Alex Brightwell rehearse a scene Tuesday night at Rarig Center in preparation for an upcoming play called Uncle Vanya.  The play is one of two Chekhov plays being performed by University of Minnesota BFA students.

Say Uncle!

by Martina Marosi
Published December 1, 2011
The University’s BFA students polished Chekhov’s gun for their productions of “Uncle Vanya” and “The Cherry Orchard”
A still from explicitly camp French horror film Last caress to screen Saturday evening

Deep in the MUFF

by Martina Marosi
Published December 1, 2011
The fourth annual Minneapolis Underground Film Festival is unearthed once again for its weekend among the living.

Pride and Joystick

by Martina Marosi
Published November 23, 2011
Rusty Quarters revives the classic video arcade, 25¢ at a time.

Isn’t it Ironic?

by Martina Marosi
Published November 23, 2011
Irony expert Harmon Leon comes to Minneapolis to clarify what is and isn’t ironic with his Bryant-Lake Bowl show
All-Stars Corey Holcomb, DeRay Davis, Michael Blackson and Gary Owen on stage at Humphreys in San Diego, CA

Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Star Comedy Jam

by Martina Marosi
Published November 17, 2011
Shaboom

Childish Things

by Martina Marosi
Published November 17, 2011
Children’s book authors Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Allsburg come to the Fitzgerald

Notorious T.I.G.

by Martina Marosi
Published November 10, 2011
Comedian Tig Notaro is coming to the U. Can you believe it?

Found vs. found

by Martina Marosi
Published November 10, 2011
Found Magazine and the Found Footage Festival get rowdy at this “found-off” featuring videos, readings and live music.
Tom Kaczynski works in his home studio Wednesday.  Kaczynski will be featuring some of his work at the Minneapolis Indie Xpo, an event that showcases independent book and comic artists and publishers, at the Soap Factory on November 5 and 6.

MIX it up

by Martina Marosi
Published November 10, 2011
The second annual Minneapolis Indie Xpo is bigger, better and ready for action/humor/melancholy etc.
The comedienne first received national attention when she placed fourth on Last Comic Standing. She also appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show, even though her material is not necessarily for the daytime television crowd. I dont think anythings off-limits, Schumer said.

Schumer Humor

by Martina Marosi
Published November 3, 2011
Comedian Amy Schumer brings the ruckus to the Varsity

Last minute Halloween costume ideas

by Martina Marosi
Published October 29, 2011

You're a college student, sitting in front of your computer, reading and/or writing a Minnesota Daily A&E blog. Chances are, you don't have what it takes to be this guy. We can't all do it up big willy...

Black on Black

by Martina Marosi
Published October 27, 2011
Michael Ian Black talks Money, Meghan McCain, the Minnesota State Fair and all things Michael Ian Black.
The cover of dePaolas new book

Tomie dePaola’s Gift

by Martina Marosi
Published October 27, 2011
The children's book author and illustrator adds to his extensive body of work with his 11th Strega Nona picture-book, “Strega Nona's Gift.”
Two actresses get into their characters as burn victims Saturday at the Soap Factory Haunted Basement in Minneapolis. The haunted tour is known to be one of the most terrifying in Minneapolis as patrons must be 18+ years old and must sign a waiver.

Get Yo Scream On

by Martina Marosi
Published October 27, 2011
Because this Halloween there’s so much more to fear than fear itself
Michael Marriott presents a lecture on a history of chairs as part of A Recent History of Writing and Drawing at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, 2008.

The machine is the message

by Martina Marosi
Published October 20, 2011
Jürg Lehni presents “Viktor,” his chalk-drawing machine, in a performance part of the Walker's new exhibition, “Graphic Design: Now in Production”
Review: Weekend

Review: “Weekend”

by Martina Marosi
Published October 20, 2011
Andrew Haigh’s careful directing shines in this lo-fi ode to ordinary life.

Nona Marie and the Choir tape release show

by Martina Marosi
Published October 16, 2011

  where: Bryant-Lake Bowl (810 W. Lake St.) when: Mon., Oct. 17, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm cost: $5 advance / $10 at door Nona Marie and the Choir fast asleep after a long day of melodic singing Nona Marie,...

 Lebowitz, ever-present cigarette in hand. Smoking is, as far as I’m concerned, Lebowitz said, the entire point of being an adult.

Still Smoking

by Martina Marosi
Published October 13, 2011
The fast-talking and unforgiving cultural satirist Fran Lebowitz comes to the Pantages

The Thing About “The Thing”

by Martina Marosi
Published October 13, 2011
The explosive prequel to John Carpenter’s classic is action-packed but lacks substance

I saw the Sein’

by Martina Marosi
Published October 8, 2011

what: Jerry Seinfeld where: Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Avenue) when: Fri., Nov. 18, 7:00 pm Sat., Nov. 19, 7 & 9:30 pm (sold out) America's favorite critic of all things mundane is on tour to...

Comedians-come-Lately

by Martina Marosi
Published October 6, 2011
The Comedians of Chelsea Lately make a pit stop in Minneapolis.
Review: The Burial at Thebes

Review: The Burial at Thebes

by Martina Marosi
Published October 6, 2011
The Guthrie's new show adds a modern twist to a classic tale.

Orpheum and State Theatres 90th Birthday Celebration

by Martina Marosi
Published October 1, 2011

  When: Sat., Oct. 1, 4:00pm Where: Orpheum Theatre & State Theatre (910 Hennepin Avenue) Cost: Free! Minneapolis gems Orpheum and State Theatres turn 90 today, and they're inviting anyone who...

The mirrors enhance the rich ambience of the womens bathroom at Loring Pasta Bar Saturday evening.

Behind bars

by Martina Marosi
Published September 29, 2011
Because behind every good bar is a bathroom where all the dirty work gets done.

The boozehound’s guide to love

by Martina Marosi
Published September 29, 2011
How to bed that special anyone you've had your lazy eye on all evening.
In A Nutshell

In A Nutshell

by Martina Marosi
Published September 22, 2011
A local documentary ponders the inevitable through an investigation of miniature murders.
Behind the Zines

Behind the Zines

by Martina Marosi
Published September 22, 2011
Minneapolis zinesters bring it to the table at the 8th annual Zinefest

Cracker Barrel Culture Calendar: The Intellect’s Pocket Guide

by Martina Marosi
Published September 17, 2011

It may be true that a fool and his money are soon parted, but read carefully and you could be a regular Einstein. Below are a couple ways you can impress your friends without breaking the piggy bank.   Sept....

One of the Uptowns many humorous marquees on display.

Maker’s Marquee

by Martina Marosi
Published September 15, 2011
The Uptown Theatre's employees use the marquee to make their mark.

Cracker Barrel Culture Calendar: Free events for the discerning cheapskate

by Martina Marosi
Published September 10, 2011

If it's true that a penny saved is a penny earned, read closely because I'm about to make you a ton of money. Sept. 10, Sat., 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - "Postracialization" gallery opening XYandZ gallery (3258...

Review: “Sea Rex 3-D: Journey to a Prehistoric World”

by Martina Marosi
Published September 8, 2011
Sea it.... or, you know, don't.

Culture Compass — Bill Blagg, Woofstock, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and Beetlejuice

by Martina Marosi
Published September 8, 2011
A&E plans your weekend. You’re welcome, goombahs.
(left to right) Natalie Sullivan, Cecily Strong, Derek Shipman, Kevin Sciretta, Warren Phynix Johnson

The Second City Comes to the Flour City

by Martina Marosi
Published September 8, 2011
The famed improv troupe hits Coffman’s Great Hall stage with “The FAFSA and the Furious”
Wiig, far right, and McLendon-Covey, third from right, star in Bridesmaids.

Aisle be there

by Martina Marosi
Published May 12, 2011
SNL darling Kristen Wiig stars in this irreverent comedy that isn’t just another saccharine tribute to matrimony
Wiig, far right, and McLendon-Covey, third from right, star in Bridesmaids.

Interview: Kristen Wiig & Wendi McLendon-Covey

by Martina Marosi
Published May 5, 2011
The comediennes and “Bridesmaids” costars talk about chick flicks, bad tattoos, maternal instincts, and what Judd Apatow and Paul Feig didn’t know about women.
Buddy Holly is back

Buddy Holly is back

by Martina Marosi
Published April 28, 2011
The History Theatre puts on its own cozy revival of “the Buddy Holly Story.”

Review: Cave of Forgotten Dreams

by Martina Marosi
Published April 28, 2011
Werner Herzog's 3D documentary provides a peek into the most highly protected cave in the world.
The cast, clockwise from left: Kelvin Hatle, Tim Uren, Courtney McLean, phillip andrew, bennet low, Sharon Stiteler

Arlo(w) Profile

by Martina Marosi
Published April 28, 2011
Local performance troupe Theatre Arlo puts their own economical spin on the Guthrie season.
Party of two

Party of two

by Martina Marosi
Published April 21, 2011
“Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women” is only for certain types of girls.
Review: The Princess of Montpensier

Review: The Princess of Montpensier

by Martina Marosi
Published April 14, 2011
Not even the French language can save this overly ambitious period-piece from falling flat
Read my lips

Read my lips

by Martina Marosi
Published April 14, 2011
A campus group puts on their second annual performance of Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues”
Brianna Wegner powders her face during the dress rehearsal of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus Tuesday night in Ted Mann Concert Hall.

Students bring Golden Age Hollywood to opera’s stage

by Martina Marosi
Published April 7, 2011
The director's adaptation of a 19th century Strauss operetta opens Thursday night.
The Flying Dorrito Brothers play at Nick and Eddies in Loring Park Saturday night.

Puns a’blazing

by Martina Marosi
Published April 7, 2011
Four local bands who may sing softly but carry a big schtick

Reviews of movies I haven’t seen: first installment

by Martina Marosi
Published April 5, 2011

Welcome to the first installment in the award*-winning series "Reviews of Movies I haven't seen." I'm not planning to watch these films soon, or even ever, but I'm nonetheless committed to sniffing out...

Danielson shine at the Southern

Danielson shine at the Southern

by Martina Marosi
Published March 31, 2011
The Christian music group comes to Minneapolis with a new lineup that includes Sufjan Stevens.
 The “Write” Crime

The “Write” Crime

by Martina Marosi
Published March 31, 2011
Once Upon a Crime’s annual pun-addled “Write of Spring” event is upon us.

Cinema Nostalgia Week: Apr. 8-15

by Martina Marosi
Published March 26, 2011

Because if I had money, time and money (and time), this is what I would do with my week: Friday, Apr. 8-10, 7 pm/9:15 pm - "Fahrenheit 451" The Trylon (3258 Minnehaha Ave S) From François Truffaut comes...

Things left behind

by Martina Marosi
Published March 24, 2011
Angela Strassheim’s Evidence is much more than morbidity made manifest.
Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) and Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender) share a tender moment in the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre.

Eyre not on the side of convention

by Martina Marosi
Published March 24, 2011
The most recent screen adaptation of Brontë’s work is vibrant and — dare we say it? — arousing.
Brandy Mexcellent skins a goat Saturday night at the Full Moon Puppet show.

Master of puppets

by Martina Marosi
Published March 10, 2011
Local puppetry event “Full Moon Puppet Show” embraces the experimental, some strings attached.
Cowboys + Classic Mythology + French Pantomime = “7-Shot Symphony”

Cowboys + Classic Mythology + French Pantomime = “7-Shot Symphony”

by Martina Marosi
Published March 10, 2011
A magnificent seven bring classic Western cinema to the stage

Ke$ha <3’s Kondoms

by Martina Marosi
Published March 8, 2011

This spring, on her "Get Sleazy" tour, Ke$ha will stock her signature glitter cannon with condoms, blowing loads all over the audience who will be able to "play it safe while getting sleazy." They will...

Bill Cosby unveils iphone app

by Martina Marosi
Published March 3, 2011

Bravely crusading against irrelevance, America's favorite bug-eyed, sweater-wearing comedian premiered his smart phone app last month. Here is the man himself describing the perks of being plugged in to...

“Goodbye Lullaby” a total snoozer

by Martina Marosi
Published March 2, 2011
The fourth studio album from our favorite sk8er girl is even dumber than it needs to be.
Comedys resident cat lady comes to the Guthrie.

Poundstone untied

by Martina Marosi
Published February 24, 2011
Comedy’s resident cat lady comes to the Guthrie.

Motörhead’s still göt it

by Martina Marosi
Published February 17, 2011
After the release of its 20th album, the music world’s favorite umlaut is back.

I love you?

by Martina Marosi
Published February 10, 2011
A Valentine’s Day guide to the “Don’t’s” and “Do Me’s” for relationships at any stage.

Lily Tomlin et al.

by Martina Marosi
Published February 10, 2011
Comedienne Lily Tomlin and her colorful cast of “classic” characters comes to Minneapolis.

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