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Cube Critics

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Cube Critics
MPR News

Weekly art and culture chats with MPR News' Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests.

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Cube Critics meet "Little Joe" and "The Aeronauts"

Nothing quite says ‘bring on the holidays’ like malevolent houseplants and hot air balloons, and that’s just what Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff discuss as “Little Joe” and “The Aeronauts” arrive in local theaters.
by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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Cube Critics ride the 'Waves' with 'Queen and Slim' and 'Knives Out.'

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff lay out some Thanksgiving possibilities ranging from the tough love of “Waves” and “Queen and Slim” to the murderous humor of “Knives Out.”
by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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Cube Critics fly with 'Charlie's Angels' and dig into 'The Report'

It's been almost 20 years since the first "Charlie's Angels" movie and even longer since the TV series. So how does the new versions stand up? And what about "The Report"? Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr dig in.
by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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Cube Critics Discuss 'Harriet,' 'Terminator: Dark Fate' and 'Motherless Brooklyn'

There is a changing of the guard in the Cube as Marcheta Fornoff joins Euan Kerr as a Cube Critic. They discuss “Harriet,” “Terminator: Dark Fate,” and “Motherless Brooklyn.” Meanwhile, Stephanie Curtis fans do not despair. She will be back in the Cube as an occasional fill-in in coming months.
by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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Cube Critics See "Zombieland: Double Tap" and "Pain and Glory"

The Zombieland crew returns after 10 short years, and Pedro Almodovar casts a pain and glory-filled eye backwards. Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr have thoughts of course.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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Cube Critics take on 'Joker' and 'First Love'

Two dark and bloody films this week: one with a title suggesting humor, and another promising love. Titles, like appearances, can be deceiving as Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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