First 3-D musical now on 3-D Blu-ray
The first Hollywood 3-D movie craze lasted from late 1952 through early 1955.
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Love outside the bubble: “Everything, Everything”
WARNING: The following review reveals plot information. Read only if you have seen “Everything, Everything.”
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Killer serial makes Blu-ray debut
There were quite a few silent-era serials but their heyday was the 1930s and 40s, with the genre dying out theatrically in the 1950s…
Read NowMad monster party: Vigalondo goes ‘Colossal’
While Vigalondo fills in the blanks of the interpersonal relationships, a much weirder drama unfolds in the foreground.
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Diverse classic indie films new to Blu-ray
The Scar’ is an archetypal example of the genre right down to the dialogue line, ‘It’s a bitter little world full of sad surprises,…
Read NowBon Appetit: ‘The Dinner’ challenges the taste buds
Based on the novel by Herman Koch (which has already been filmed twice), Moverman adapted the screenplay and ended up at the helm.
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Vintage westerns remastered for Blu-ray
Representative examples of each cowboy star’s Republic work made their high-definition debuts this spring on Blu-rays from Kino Video.
Read NowGunning for the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
WARNING: The following review reveals plot information. Read only if you have seen “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
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Westerns defying stereotypes, new to Blu-ray
Two major-studio westerns from 1949 and 1950 demonstrate almost diametrically opposite approaches to help shift public attitudes.
Read Now“Casting JonBenet”: Kitty Green’s engrossing study of the unsolved crime
“Casting JonBenet” is one of the best films of the year.
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“Tower” brilliantly explores a dreadful day in the modern history of school shootings
Maitland’s film relies on the use of interpretive performance and rotoscope animation -- two fairly unorthodox stylistic choices in nonfiction.
Read NowClassic baseball movie now on Blu-ray
The audio quality is extremely good, with a new pipe organ score recorded by Fargo-Moorhead organist David Knudtson.
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Mandatory evacuation, or what I did over the weekend
[Editor’s note: Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of the evacuation of Grand Forks and the burning of the original High Plains Reader office. This…
Read NowNew documentary commemorates New Direction
IF YOU GO: TND documentary premiere Friday, April 21, 7-9pm The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway
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Glad I spent it with you: “Trainspotting” sequel 20 years in the making
The success of “T2” depends almost entirely on viewer familiarity with the original.
Read NowMonogram Mystery: horror for B-movie fans
“Chamber of Horrors” (1940) and “Invisible Ghost” (1941) available now on Blu-ray.
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Classic romances explore still-timely social issues
Both are as timely today as ever, especially the Fassbinder variation.
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Free film screening to recognize Autism Awareness Month
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“78/52” looks at “Psycho” and its unforgettable shower scene
“78/52” is expected to be released later in 2017.
Read NowBlu-rays boost reputations of forgotten films
Reviews of “Boy on a Dolphin” (1957) and “What a Way to Go!” (1964) now on Blu-ray.
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Always Shine
Sophia Takal’s sophomore feature “Always Shine” deserves a spot among the best films of 2016.
Read Now2017 Fargo Film Festival
A complete screening schedule can be found at fargofilmfestival.com and tickets are now on sale at the Fargo Theatre box office.
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Media satire classics on Blu-ray double-feature
Both films are as timely today as when they were made.
Read NowHPR Exclusive: Brett Haley Interview
IF YOU GO “The Hero” Friday, March 24, 7pm Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo Tickets available at the box office, 701-239-8385
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