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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July 21, 2022 5:10 PM

Cube Critics say 'yes' to "Nope" and sing the praises of "Hallelujah"

by Aron Woldeslassie and Euan Kerr

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July 16, 2022 10:29 AM

Cube Critics visit "Marcel" and "The Boys"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie talk about “Marcel the Shell with Shoes on” and “The Boys.”

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 11, 2022 12:11 PM

Cube Critics talk 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and 'Hacks'

Cube Critics review "Thor: Love and Thunder" and season two of the TV show "Hacks."

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 24, 2022 6:08 PM

Cube Critics check out the new "Elvis"

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto delve into the pros and cons of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis”

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 17, 2022 12:10 PM

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie discuss "Lightyear" and "Brian and Charles"

by Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie

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June 13, 2022 3:21 PM

Cube Critics see "Jurassic World: Dominion" and "The Outlaws"

Cube Critic Samantha Matsumoto reviews the final installment of the Jurassic World movies, “Jurassic World: Dominion.” And Aron Woldeslassie shares his take on Amazon Prime’s series “The Outlaws.”

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 7, 2022 2:44 PM

Cube Critics visit 'Fire Island,' and review 'That Damn Michael Che,' 'Stranger Things'

The Cube Critics review the gay rom-com “Fire Island,” season two of “That Damn Michael Che” and season four of “Stranger Things.”

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 13, 2022 3:51 PM

Cube Critics review Paulie Go! and Julia

The Cube Critics discuss the Minnesota-made film Paulie Go!, and Julia on HBO.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie

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May 6, 2022 2:01 PM

Cube Critics visit Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, review Crush

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto review Marvel’s Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and the new Hulu teen rom-com Crush.

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 25, 2022 10:43 AM

Cube Critics review "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" and "The Northman"

Cube Critic Samantha Matsumoto and guest host Nathan Stevens review “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and “The Northman.”

by Samantha Matsumoto

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Cube Critics

Cube Critics say 'yes' to "Nope" and sing the praises of "Hallelujah"

Cube Critics visit "Marcel" and "The Boys"

Cube Critics talk 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and 'Hacks'

Cube Critics check out the new "Elvis"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie discuss "Lightyear" and "Brian and Charles"

Cube Critics see "Jurassic World: Dominion" and "The Outlaws"

Cube Critics visit 'Fire Island,' and review 'That Damn Michael Che,' 'Stranger Things'

Cube Critics review Paulie Go! and Julia

Cube Critics visit Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, review Crush

Cube Critics review "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" and "The Northman"

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