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by Greg Carlson | Cinema | March 19th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The chief reason to see “The Prank,” a lumpy and unappetizing stew that could use a lot more salt, is legend Rita Moreno. The now 92-year-old phenomenon and EGOT winner (who was also the first Latin American woman to collect an acting Oscar) continues to perform like an…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | March 11th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comDenis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” concludes, for the most part, the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s original 1965 science fiction epic while (inevitably?) making room for a further onscreen investigation of “Dune Messiah,” the sequel Herbert described as the inversion of the first section’s “heroic melody.” Even at two hours…
by HPR Contributor | All About Food | March 7th, 2024
…By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com The Lenten Friday fish fry is becoming more popular in this area of the prairie and for good reason. Beer-battered, panko-coated, pecan-crusted, or tempura-dipped – it’s all delicious. With its wide net of popularity in Wisconsin, the love of Friday fish fry is definitely swimming west. Yes,…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | March 4th, 2024
…Veteran editor Carla Gutiérrez’s new documentary “Frida,” on the subject of the famed painter whose star has continued to shine with blinding incandescence since a 1980s popular cultural renaissance, premiered to mixed reviews at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January. At Sundance, Gutiérrez’s film received the festival’s Jonathan Oppenheim Editing…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | February 26th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com In a short piece published recently in The New York Times, author Callie Holtermann summarizes the responses to director S.J. Clarkson’s “Madame Web,” attempting to make some sense of the many sticky strands of social media hot-takes, as well as fan and critical backlash to the latest installment in the…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | February 21st, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The mixed reviews for “Lisa Frankenstein” are not necessarily indicative of the movie’s charms, which reside primarily in the colorful production and costume design, game performers, choice soundtrack, and frequent references, throwbacks, and homages. Set in 1989, not coincidentally the year of “Heathers” at the Sundance Film Festival…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | February 15th, 2024
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comPoliticians could learn a lot by watching dung beetles work for a livingThe 400,000 species of beetles is the largest order of insects discovered on Planet Earth, so far. Insect researchers believe that the orders of bees, wasps and ants may be larger, but no one has counted…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | February 15th, 2024
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comMAGA Throwaways: helmets, reason, masks, regulations, seatbelts, and booksThere was a time when troops in trenches and foxholes moved from killing each other to recognizing the enemy was also a human being. Christmas morning during World War II in Europe was one time in between firing artillery pieces…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Saturday, March 1611 a.m.Downtown FargoWear something green and celebrate spring during Fargo-Moorhead’s premier parade. Thousands of spectators line the streets, so arrive early to snag a prime spot. This community celebration of Irish pride is celebrating 27 years of fun and it’s a whole vibe. Look for marching bands, decorated floats,…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Thursday, March 78 p.m.Fargo Theatre314 North BroadwayBlack Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic albums over the past decade. This time they will perform Pink FLoyd’s iconic album, “Dark Side of the Moon,” in its entirety. But that’s not all! They will also perform a special set of Pink Floyd’s…