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- Chris Riemenschneider on a look back at the first year of The Current
Local music critic Chris Riemenschneider joins Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer to talk about what makes The Current different from other radio stations. Riemenschneider discusses the revolutionary and eclectic nature of the initial playlists.
- Review of Graywolf Book, "Dictionary Days"
Ilan Stavans believes all great literature can be found in one place. The dictionary. In his book, "Dictionary Days, a defining passion," Stavans praises the dictionary while admitting every dictionary is destined for failure the moment a single word is printed.
- Tenaya Darlington's "Madame Deluxe"
Twin Cities-based Coffeehouse House Press just released a new book of poetry by Tenaya Darlington. It was chosen for the prestigious National Poetry Series. Minneapolis freelance writer Josie Rawson has this review of "Madame Deluxe".
- Bill Wareham reviews Mill City Music Festival
MPR’s Bill Wareham reviews the Mill City Music Festival, which for the first time, had an “all local” line-up. Wareham discusses perfomance highlights, including Prince, Sugar, Jack McDuff, and Slim Dunlap.
- Erin Hart Theatre Reviews
Theatre de la Jeune Lune's The Golem; Penumbra Theatre's for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf; and Footloose musical at the Orpheum Theatre.
- Debra Alexandra on KUNDUN
We've all seen sex and violence in recent films...but religion is a topic most filmmakers shy away from. Director Martin Scorsese may be the exception to this rule. In "The Last Temptation of Christ" Scorsese made a controversial film about Jesus and His Apostles. In his latest release--KUNDUN--Scorsese examines the life of the 14th Dalai Lama. Weekend Edition Film Critic Debra Alexander is here to discuss KUNDUN.
- Fall Films - local events and bad commercial work
Since the T-V networks are touting their new fall line-ups--we thought it would be a good time to talk about Fall Films. Weekend Edition Film Critic Rob Nelson says film fans will be pleased with this seasons crop of local screenings.
- Imitation of Life Review
The annual Twin Cities Juneteenth film festival is underway this weekend. The festival is a showcase for exploring blackness in American culture. Organizers of this year's festival hope the films will spark insights and discussions about race in America.
- Hal Hartley's new film "Flirt"
- Mark Steven Johnson on Movie Sequel "Grumpier Old Men"