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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December 6, 2024 5:23 PM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Maria’ and ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a movie about an opera soprano at the end of her life and a movie about an entire genre of music at the end of its life.

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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November 29, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics get Glicked, seeing both ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’

Cube Critics get Glicked, seeing both “Wicked” and “Gladiator II.”

by Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie

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November 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Emilia Pérez’

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss a film about a Mexican cartel boss going through an interesting transition.

by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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November 15, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Conclave’

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a political thriller set in the Vatican.

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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November 8, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss the final season of ‘What We Do in the Shadows’

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber review the final season of a TV show about a group of vampires who lived together in a house in Staten Island.

by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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November 1, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss the latest season of 'Slow Horses'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Regina Medina review a show that is like James Bond meets "The Office."

by Jacob Aloi and Regina Medina

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October 25, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Rumours’

Cube Critics discuss a horror movie that’s also a political satire, making it perfect for this moment in history.

by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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October 11, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Heartstopper’ season three

MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi and digital editor Kaila White review season three of “Heartstopper” which is available now on Netflix.

by Jacob Aloi and Kaila White

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October 4, 2024 4:00 AM

Cube Critics discuss ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle share insights on “Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story,” the latest addition to Ryan Murphy’s anthology series exploring notorious criminal cases.

by Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle