Tomlin’s Time: “Grandma”
In one sense, Paul Weitz’s “Grandma” is to Lily Tomlin what Wes Anderson’s “Rushmore” was to Bill Murray...
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Tangled web
by Greg Carlson | Sep 24, 2015
Winter takes a trip on the Silk Road
Read NowLittle-known 1939 Hollywood epic biography gets Blu-ray release
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Sep 24, 2015
“Man of Conquest” (1939) is an effective if flawed historical epic about statesman and active politician Sam Houston
Read NowThe diary of a teenage girl
by Greg Carlson | Sep 16, 2015
Twisted sister: inside “The Diary of a Teenage Girl”
Read Now“Madd Frank Presents Madd Frank”
by HPR Contributor | Sep 10, 2015
Mad about Madd Frank
Read Now7th F-M LGBT Film Festival
by HPR Contributor | Sep 10, 2015
Showing a variety of LGBT-themed films this weekend, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 at the Fargo Theatre.
Read NowJenkins gets “Fresh Dressed”
by Greg Carlson | Sep 10, 2015
Chronological overview of urban fashion that closely parallels the music scene that rocketed from the New York underground to a global phenomenon
Read Now“Golden Year” part five – legendary epic rounds out Blu-ray set
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Sep 10, 2015
For decades “Gone With the Wind” ranked as the all-time box office champion as well as the winner of the most Oscars
Read NowThe End of the Tour
by Greg Carlson | Sep 3, 2015
On the road with David Foster Wallace
Read NowClassic ‘Hunchback’ retains sociopolitical relevance
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Sep 3, 2015
Yet another of the memorable major releases of 1939 in this summer’s “The Golden Year” Blu-ray collection from Warner Home Video
Read NowGods and Monsters
by Greg Carlson | Aug 26, 2015
“Lost Soul” examines notorious failure
Read NowLegendary satiric rom-com restoration on Blu-ray
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Aug 26, 2015
Another in the canon of popular 1939 film classics released on Blu-ray this June ...
Read NowDon’t Drink the Orange Juice: Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man”
by Greg Carlson | Aug 19, 2015
Predictably, the critical reception of Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man” ranges across the spectrum ...
Read Now‘Golden Year’ on Blu-ray, part two: Bette Davis favorite
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Aug 19, 2015
The year 1939 is often remembered for its unusually high percentage of enduringly popular classic films ...
Read NowAnother Brick in the Wall: Lego doc could use a rebuild
by Greg Carlson | Aug 12, 2015
Is it possible to make a feature-length documentary chronicling the commercial success, historical context and popular appeal of Lego (stylized as LEGO) ...
Read Now‘Golden Year’ films on Blu-ray, Part One: ‘Dodge City’
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Aug 12, 2015
The year 1939 was notable for many things, from the September outbreak of World War II in Europe, to the New York World’s Fair…
Read NowThree decades of F-M DIY/punk scene on screen
by Greg Carlson | Aug 12, 2015
Twin Cities-based filmmaker Micah Dahl is working on an ambitious, feature-length documentary called “The Red River Runs Through It”
Read NowKapadia’s “Amy” considers late singer
by Greg Carlson | Aug 5, 2015
Appearing only a few years after Winehouse’s death, the movie is both snapshot and obituary, celebrating the achievements of a unique voice...
Read NowKey Biker movies on Blu-ray
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Aug 5, 2015
The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is going on this week, providing a good excuse to review a couple of classic biker movies that came…
Read NowThe laughter and the tears of “Tig”
by Greg Carlson | Jul 29, 2015
Kristina Goolsby and Ashley York’s documentary “Tig” is a warmhearted paean to the gifted comic whose own health struggles and personal losses...
Read NowJournalism classic ‘The Front Page’ finally gets its due on Blu
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Jul 29, 2015
The 1931 screen version of “The Front Page” is an amazingly fluid and fast-paced adaptation of the famous darkly satiric stage show...
Read NowWhat Happened, Miss Simone?Little Girl Blue: Documentary looks at the life of Nina Simone
by Greg Carlson | Jul 22, 2015
Filmmaker Liz Garbus, Oscar nominee and 2002 Fargo Film Festival special guest, considers the icon in “What Happened, Miss Simone?”
Read NowReappraising some 1950s teensploitation films
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Jul 22, 2015
Summer is drive-in season, traditionally a time for movies aimed at teens and sensation-seeking adults.
Read NowDeath and movies cozy up in “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”
by Greg Carlson | Jul 15, 2015
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ popular novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” presents delights and dilemmas...
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