Cube Critics

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

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October 17, 2019 2:08 PM

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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October 11, 2019 2:12 PM

Cube Critics See "Gemini Man," "Raise Hell," and "Lucy in the Sky"

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis peruse a mixed bag of new releases.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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October 3, 2019 2:13 PM

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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September 30, 2019 2:14 PM

Cube Critics Recommend mind-blowing films

What makes for a mind-blowing film? Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr think they agree, at least at first. Nevertheless they come up with four suggestions worth watching.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 26, 2019 2:15 PM

Cube Critics Consider "Judy" and "The Sound of Silence"

Is Renee Zellweger a convincing Garland in "Judy"? Is Peter Sarsgaard a convincing house tuner in "The Sound of Silence"? Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis answer these questions and others, including: what's a house tuner?

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 23, 2019 2:17 PM

Cube Critics Talk to "American Factory" co-director Steve Bognar

"American Factory" co-director, co-producer and co-cinematographer Steve Bognar tells Euan Kerr about a complicated industrial rebirth.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 19, 2019 2:18 PM

Cube Critics on Downton, Britt-Marie, and Ad Astra

"Downton Abbey" gets a royal visit. "Britt-Marie Was Here" because she needs a new life. "Ad Astra" takes Brad Pitt to the end of the solar system.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 16, 2019 2:20 PM

Cube Critics Talk to Katharine Gun about "Official Secrets"

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis talk to the subject of the new drama "Official Secrets.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 12, 2019 2:40 PM

Cube Critics Talk Goldfinch, Ronstadt, and Secrets

"The Goldfinch" "Linda Ronstadt:The Sound of My Voice" and "Official Secrets" become this week's fodder for Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 9, 2019 2:42 PM

Cube Critics Talk to Oscar-winning producer Jim Burke

He talked to Cube Critic Euan Kerr about his wild ride over the last year, and the current state of Hollywood.

by Euan Kerr

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