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by Sabrina Hornung | Cinema | July 20th, 2023
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comPhoto by Brian Lannin; courtesy of Bleecker StreetLaurel Parmet’s feature directorial debut “The Starling Girl” arrives on demand following a Sundance Film Festival premiere and a short theatrical window via Bleecker Street. Finding fresh ways to depict coming-of-age stories involving matters of socially taboo topics is a tall…
by Sabrina Hornung | Gadfly | July 19th, 2023
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.com“We Are Swamped in the Wake of Yachts and Chopped Up by Propeller Blades”In the final episode of the TV series “Succession,” which is all about the desire for power, the power theme is based on this truism: “Human nature yearns for one morsel, and then one more,…
by Sabrina Hornung | Cinema | July 18th, 2023
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comWriter-director Celine Song’s feature debut “Past Lives” premiered to much acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Beautifully photographed by Shabier Kirchner on 35mm film, the thoughtful and contemplative drama might be as destined for award season accolades as the star-crossed childhood sweethearts are for paths that…
by Sabrina Hornung | Gadfly | July 17th, 2023
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comThe Supreme Court Is the Only Political Party in a Time Machine in Reverse GearIn his Book 1 of Politics more than 2,300 years ago,Greek philosopher Aristotle claimed – correctly – that man is political by nature. And to achieve “common good,” citizens had to participate in a…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | July 16th, 2023
…By Maddie Robinson maddierobi.mr@gmail.comFargo-Moorhead Pride, considered one of the biggest rural pride celebrations in the United States, is returning August 10-13 for a weekend of fun and festivities.This year will be the 23rd official FM Pride celebration according to Chelsea Diederich, chair of the FM Pride Planning Committee. Similar to…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | July 16th, 2023
…By Janessa Jaye Champagne (Chris M. Stoner)ChrisMStoner@hotmail.comPhoto by Studio 208Guest editorial: The homophobes and transphobes forget that queer folk have been through this before.I’m not going to lie. Celebrating Pride this year felt…different.Obviously, last year was difficult, what with the death threats and the doxing and constant online harassment from…
by Sabrina Hornung | News | July 16th, 2023
…By Laura Simmons laurasimmons2025@u.northwestern.eduGovernor Doug Burgum is welcoming crypto mining and data center companies into North Dakota, saying in a January 2022 news release that it will diversify the state’s economy and attract high-paying jobs. However, these companies have come under scrutiny for a variety of reasons, including their high…
by Sabrina Hornung | Best Bets | July 15th, 2023
…July 20 & September 21, 6-10 pm FargoBroadway Square, 201 Broadway, Downtown FargoA magical evening of food, music, art, and performance. Shop from local artists, makers, and vintage shops. Celebrate our community’s many talents through unique experiences and performances. With a mix of free kids’ activities, take and make crafts,…
by Sabrina Hornung | Cinema | July 2nd, 2023
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comAn online search for articles about David Gelb’s documentary “Stan Lee” returns a lengthy list of headlines summarizing what has been, for many years, the story about the story. Even many non-fans know that the recognizable face of Marvel Comics was an opportunist and self-promoter, often reluctant to…
by Sabrina Hornung | Gadfly | July 1st, 2023
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comMaybe Someday Orcas Will Be Able to Tell Us Why They Attacked Our BoatsIn the first two weeks of June, each of the continents of America and Europe had maritime disasters in deep seas, one at 12,500 feet in the Atlantic Ocean and the other at 17,000 feet…