Cube Critics

Weekly art and culture chats with MPR News' Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests.

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September 26, 2019 2:15 PM

Cube Critics Consider "Judy" and "The Sound of Silence"

Is Renee Zellweger a convincing Garland in "Judy"? Is Peter Sarsgaard a convincing house tuner in "The Sound of Silence"? Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis answer these questions and others, including: what's a house tuner?

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 23, 2019 2:17 PM

Cube Critics Talk to "American Factory" co-director Steve Bognar

"American Factory" co-director, co-producer and co-cinematographer Steve Bognar tells Euan Kerr about a complicated industrial rebirth.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 19, 2019 2:18 PM

Cube Critics on Downton, Britt-Marie, and Ad Astra

"Downton Abbey" gets a royal visit. "Britt-Marie Was Here" because she needs a new life. "Ad Astra" takes Brad Pitt to the end of the solar system.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 16, 2019 2:20 PM

Cube Critics Talk to Katharine Gun about "Official Secrets"

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis talk to the subject of the new drama "Official Secrets.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 12, 2019 2:40 PM

Cube Critics Talk Goldfinch, Ronstadt, and Secrets

"The Goldfinch" "Linda Ronstadt:The Sound of My Voice" and "Official Secrets" become this week's fodder for Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 9, 2019 2:42 PM

Cube Critics Talk to Oscar-winning producer Jim Burke

He talked to Cube Critic Euan Kerr about his wild ride over the last year, and the current state of Hollywood.

by Euan Kerr

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September 6, 2019 2:43 PM

Cube Critics Talk Liberty and clowns

Movies about life in Milwaukee and in small town Maine occupy Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis this week.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 2, 2019 2:43 PM

Cube Critics Take a walk with the creators of "Brittany Runs a Marathon"

As "Brittany Runs a Marathon" opens around the country, its star Jillian Bell and writer-director Paul Down Colaizzo visited the Minnesota State Fair to tell people about their film. Cube Critic Euan Kerr went for a walk with them to hear what they had to say.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis