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by Sabrina Hornung | Cinema | August 19th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Shortly following its world premiere in January, first-time feature filmmaker Kate Beecroft’s “East of Wall” won the NEXT section’s audience award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. A persuasive blend of nonfiction and fiction elements, the movie’s stunning South Dakota setting serves as an additional character in the…
by HPR Contributor | Theatre | August 13th, 2025
…Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comPenn & Teller are returning to their roots. The legendary magic and comedy duo will appear on the Crown Stage at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota, where they first performed 50 years ago.Two afternoon shows are scheduled for Saturday, August 16 at 2 and 4 p.m.…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | August 13th, 2025
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comReagan laughed and quipped — but it has come true under our CEOPresident Reagan thought he was joking when he spoke to a 1980s political rally: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” Many people in…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | August 13th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The wildly talented and ambitious Zach Cregger drags us back to the basement in “Weapons,” one of the year’s most satisfying and enjoyable films of any genre. While fans of “Barbarian” know to expect the unexpected when it comes to the filmmaker’s investment in horror and comedy,…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | August 4th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com When I first heard the premise for “Oh, Hi!” — which has been described as a “romantic comedy” if you imagine a twisted sense of the term — visions of two Stephen King novels popped into my head. In “Misery,” a writer is held captive by an…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | July 29th, 2025
…By Ed Raymondfargogadly@gmail.comNotes about terror, tyranny, torture, freedom, laws, lies, and truthWhen Vice President Mike Pence needed an answer to a question about the 2020 presidential election that might end American democracy or strengthen it, he did not call on a member of the Supreme Court or Chief Justice John…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | July 29th, 2025
…Monday, August 11Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo “Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids).” Some may argue that the movie redefined the horror genre with…
by HPR Contributor | Best Bets | July 29th, 2025
…Saturday, August 9, 2-10 p.mHarold’s on Main, 1330 Main Ave., MoorheadThe first annual Bright Beneath Fest is a celebration of the eclectic sounds of our region, featuring 12 bands live on the Harold’s stage. Bright Beneath Fest features the talents of Benefactor, Zero Place,Pursuit, No Divinity, Mother,The Crary Method, Home…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | July 29th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Cinephiles and fans of classic midcentury Hollywood biography will find much to appreciate in Mariska Hargitay’s insightful documentary “My Mom Jayne.” As protagonist Olivia Benson on NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Hargitay holds the record for playing the longest-running primetime character on network television. Many also…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | July 29th, 2025
…By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comFM Pride Week returns to the Fargo-Moorhead metro August 3-10. A snapshot of events are listed below. Discover event descriptions and locations as well as volunteer opportunities online at fmpride.com/event/fargo-moorhead-pride.Sunday, August 3Theater B, Stage Reading: “I Never Asked for a Gofundme"Volunteer Kick-off PartyFamily Movie NightMonday, August 4Family…