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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December 8, 2023 10:09 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Boy and the Heron' and 'Godzilla Minus One'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber review "The Boy and the Heron" and "Godzilla Minus One."

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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December 1, 2023 9:54 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' and 'Scavengers Reign'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie review “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and “Scavengers Reign.”

by Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie

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November 24, 2023 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss Thanksgiving horror movies plus the new Hunger Games film

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber review Thanksgiving horror films "Thanksgiving" and "Blood Rage," plus a bonus podcast review of "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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November 17, 2023 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Marvels' and 'Saltburn'

Arts reporter Jacob Aloi and original Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis review "The Marvels" and "Saltburn."

by Jacob Aloi and Stephanie Curtis

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November 10, 2023 9:30 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'Fingernails' and 'Priscilla'

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss “Fingernails” and “Priscilla.”

by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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November 3, 2023 2:00 PM

Cube Critics: 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and 'I Am Not for Everyone'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie discuss “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “I Am Not for Everyone.”

by Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie

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October 27, 2023 12:58 PM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Burial' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “The Burial” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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October 20, 2023 10:51 AM

Cube Critics attend haunted houses

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber attend haunted houses.

by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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October 13, 2023 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Exorcist: Believer' and 'Lessons in Chemistry'

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Aron Woldeslassie discuss “The Exorcist: Believer” and “Lessons in Chemistry.”

by Alex V. Cipolle and Aron Woldeslassie

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October 6, 2023 11:37 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Creator' and 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “The Creator” and “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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