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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April 11, 2022 10:36 AM

Cube Critics see "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and "DMZ"

The Cube Critics review "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and "DMZ"

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 11, 2022 9:51 AM

Cube Critics review "Moonshot" and "Mothering Sunday"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie talk about the sci-fi rom-com "Moonshot" and the romantic drama "Mothering Sunday."

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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March 25, 2022 4:28 PM

Cube Critics make their Academy Award predictions

The 94th Academy Awards are this Sunday on ABC. The Cube Critics talk about their favorites of the nominees, and make their predictions for the winners.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie

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March 21, 2022 3:21 PM

Cube Critics see 'Turning Red' and 'The Outfit'

The Cube Critics discuss “Turning Red” and “The Outfit.”

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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March 3, 2022 3:36 PM

Cube Critics review "The Batman" and "Lucy and Desi"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie talk about the newest Batman movie "The Batman," and the documentary "Lucy and Desi."

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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February 24, 2022 5:18 PM

Cube Critics talk "Euphoria" and "Ali Wong: Don Wong"

by Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie

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February 11, 2022 2:15 PM

Cube Critics discuss rom-coms "Marry Me" and "I Want You Back"

MPR Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie see two new rom-coms just in time for Valentine’s Day: “Marry Me” and “I Want You Back.”

by Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie

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February 4, 2022 11:55 AM

Cube Critics discuss "Moonfall", "Munich: The Edge of War", and "Sundown"

by Euan Kerr and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 20, 2022 4:20 PM

Cube Critics see "The Lost Daughter" and "Drive My Car"

by Euan Kerr and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Cube Critics discuss the new "Scream," "Parallel Mothers," and "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

by Euan Kerr and Samantha Matsumoto

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Cube Critics

Cube Critics see "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and "DMZ"

Cube Critics review "Moonshot" and "Mothering Sunday"

Cube Critics make their Academy Award predictions

Cube Critics see 'Turning Red' and 'The Outfit'

Cube Critics review "The Batman" and "Lucy and Desi"

Cube Critics talk "Euphoria" and "Ali Wong: Don Wong"

Cube Critics discuss rom-coms "Marry Me" and "I Want You Back"

Cube Critics discuss "Moonfall", "Munich: The Edge of War", and "Sundown"

Cube Critics see "The Lost Daughter" and "Drive My Car"

Cube Critics discuss the new "Scream," "Parallel Mothers," and "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

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