Podcasts about euan kerr

A dedicated journalist at MPR News is retiring on Friday after nearly 40 years in the newsroom.Euan Kerr is an editor for our regional team, that covers greater Minnesota. He's worn many hats during his time in our newsroom. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn sat down with him to reflect on his career. 

Sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration are creating new trade war and recession fears. We talk to an economist at St. Olaf College about what the new policy means for you when you're out shopping and also how it could impact Minnesota businesses. In Minnesota, an investigation found that when criminal suspects with mental illness can't go to trial, it can lead to tragic consequences. Now it's been a year since a board was created to address the problem. Plus, we hear about a new film documenting past sexual abuse at the Children's Theatre Company. It's opening day at Target Field for the Twins. We learn about a new facial recognition technology being implemented. And we honor one of MPR's own, Euan Kerr, who is retiring after nearly 40 years.The Minnesota Music Minute today was “Little Trouble” by The Roe Family Singers and the Song of the Day was “Pony to Ride” by Erik Koskinen.

Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it's also in our bodies. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with a doctor and a researcher about microplastics and human health.

Author Richard Flanagan recently completed a remarkable literary double: already a Booker Prize winner for his novel “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” he just won this year's prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction for his latest book “Question 7.”It's an audacious memoir, lyrical examination of the interconnections of history and family. He considers how a famed author's illicit kiss with a woman who was not his wife may have led to the creation of the atomic bomb, and then in turn resulted in Flanagan's own birth. The Baillie Gifford Prizes chief judge described the book as “an intricately woven exploration of the chains of consequence that frame a life.”Speaking recently from his home in Hobart, Tasmania, Flanagan told MPR News senior editor Euan Kerr the book arose from the disconnection of the COVID-19 pandemic.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Carl Elliott, a medical school graduate and philosophy professor, blew the whistle on his employer after a vulnerable man died by suicide while enrolled in a psychiatric drug study. After being ignored by university officials and dropped by colleagues, Elliott was vindicated years later when a state inquiry corroborated his concerns.In his new book, “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No,” Elliott interviews the people who spoke up against wrongdoing in six medical research studies.  MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talked with Elliott about what motivates whistleblowers, the isolation and hopelessness that accompanies speaking out and what could make it easier to report and stop unethical medical research.  

Kelly Barnhill is known for her gift for sparkling prose, enchanting readers of all ages around the world. But, almost exactly two years ago, the Newbery Award-winner suffered a serious concussion. The author of “The Girl Who Drank the Moon,” “The Ogress and the Orphans” and “When Women were Dragon” says she has no memory of what happened that day. She does know she fell somehow and hit the back of her head. After the accident she realized to her horror she had lost her ability to write. Her recovery has been slow. In November the New York Times published her essay about the experience. She told MPR News' Euan Kerr the brain fog caused by the concussion meant it took months to write the piece.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

Author Benjamin Percy will launch his new novel, "The Sky Vault,” Tuesday night at the Grand Event Center in Northfield. It's going to be a big month for him because he's also releasing a new series in his other life as a writer of the Wolverine comic book. "The Sky Vault" is the third book in Percy's Comet Cycle series. If things go well, there could be many more books to come. He talked with MPR News' Euan Kerr.

David Housewright of St. Paul has received national recognition for his tales of murder and mayhem set in Minnesota. MPR News regional editor Euan Kerr talked with Housewright about his secret for keeping the same character interesting, book after book.

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Euan Kerr talk "Fast X" and "Barry."

William Eddins is a Minnesotan who makes music … and beer.  How does a world-class orchestra conductor end up co-owner of a brewery? It started during the COVID-19 pandemic when orchestras abruptly canceled live performances and Eddins found himself out of work with time on his hands. He and a friend turned their beer-making hobby into MetroNOME brewery in downtown St. Paul, with the goal of raising money to pay for music instruments and instruction for Twin Cities children and teens. The brewery's music venue only seats 50 people, but Eddins is pulling in some big names. Jazz trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis played an impromptu gig at MetroNOME last fall. And, Eddins is preparing for a piano recital on June 3 when the taproom celebrates the first anniversary of its grand opening.    MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about his international music career, beer and the brewery's mission. Guests:  Bill Eddins is music director emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Alberta, Canada and a frequent guest conductor of major orchestras throughout the world. He was an associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra in the '90s. He's also co-owner of MetroNOME Brewery in downtown St. Paul.   Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

William Eddins is a Minnesotan who makes music … and beer. How does a world-class orchestra conductor end up co-owner of a brewery?It started during the COVID-19 pandemic when orchestras abruptly canceled live performances and Eddins found himself out of work with time on his hands. He and a friend turned their beer-making hobby into MetroNOME brewery in downtown St. Paul, with the goal of raising money to pay for music instruments and instruction for Twin Cities children and teens. The brewery's music venue only seats 50 people, but Eddins is pulling in some big names. Jazz trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis played an impromptu gig at MetroNOME last fall. And, Eddins is preparing for a piano recital on June 3 when the taproom celebrates the first anniversary of its grand opening.   MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about his international music career, beer and the brewery's mission.Guests: Bill Eddins is music director emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Alberta, Canada and a frequent guest conductor of major orchestras throughout the world. He was an associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra in the '90s. He's also co-owner of MetroNOME Brewery in downtown St. Paul.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Euan Kerr discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Mrs Davis."

Movie awards season is in full swing. MPR News' Cube Critics will talk about the movies you need to see and the ones they think you can skip.  Plus, they share their thoughts about the politics behind awards shows, why some of the best movies get snubbed and whether awards shows still matter. Guests: Aron Woldeslassie is an associate producer for the American Public Media podcast Smash Boom Best. He's also the co-host of Cube Critics. Samantha Matsumoto is an associate producer for MPR News with Angela Davis, and a co-host of Cube Critics. Euan Kerr is an editor at MPR News. He's a former Cube Critics co-host, and now he produces and edits the show.

Movie awards season is in full swing. MPR News' Cube Critics have suggestions for the movies you need to see and the ones they think you can skip.  Plus, they share their thoughts about the politics behind awards shows, why some of the best movies get snubbed and whether awards shows still matter. Guests: Aron Woldeslassie is an associate producer for the American Public Media podcast Smash Boom Best. He's also the co-host of Cube Critics. Samantha Matsumoto is an associate producer for MPR News with Angela Davis, and a co-host of Cube Critics. Euan Kerr is an editor at MPR News. He's a former Cube Critics co-host, and now he produces and edits the show. Here is a list of the movies both our guests and our callers talked about in the show. The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Click the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Films that stood out ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once' Samantha Matsumoto: This movie is probably one of the best examples of that big, overstaffed movie and how to do it right. I had never, or so rarely, seen a movie about an Asian family where people got to feel so human and messy. Much of it is in Chinese and touches on queer Asian identity. It's so specific, but also so universal. ‘The Banshees of Inisherin' Aron Woldeslassie: It's the story of two friends. And one of the friends just doesn't want to be friends anymore. The pacing has been done so incredibly, that you're both shocked and not at all surprised at everything that happens. It's very funny and it gives the viewer a sense of melancholy that I think they can enjoy. ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Aron Woldeslassie: It was such a step outside of what we would expect from a standard Marvel film. I don't think I've ever watched an action film that was dedicated to mourning and how pain can take you to so many extreme places. ‘The Whale' Euan Kerr: It is a really claustrophobic, thought-provoking film about the meaning of life, the meaning of love, relationships. It's really engaging but it's also hard to watch. ‘Aftersun' Euan Kerr: This is an amazing puzzle of a movie, because very little is actually explained about what is going on other than you have a sense that there is something ominous on the horizon. It doesn't move very fast. There's no action in it. But it is just riveting. ‘RRR' Samantha Matsumoto: This is a three-hour-long movie. It's an epic about these two men in colonial India. They're both revolutionaries and they strike up this friendship. When I think about movie magic and what movies can do, I think that this movie is a great example of it. Movies our host and guests thought were snubbed ‘Nope' Aron Woldeslassie: I think that “Nope” was the best film of 2022. I watched it three times. It's everything that you want from a suspenseful alien film and we get some really great performances, honestly. ‘The Woman King' Euan Kerr: It's a story about gender. It's a story about what was happening when the slave trade was occurring in the 1800s and the various communities' choices. This is a thought-provoking piece with a little bit of history that perhaps a lot of people don't know about. It was kind of strange that we didn't hear more about that. Listener favorites, flops Listeners called into the show and shared films that stood out or disappointed them. Here are a few of them. ‘Catherine Called Birdy' It is loosely based on a children's novel by Karen Cushman and it's a medieval comedy about a 14-year-old girl avoiding marriage. Much of the story is about how she's coming of age, but it's also about her realizing in the end, she's going to get married, but she wants to do it on her own terms. It's a nice movie to look at visually and fun to watch. — Mina in Minneapolis ‘Avatar: The Way of Water' I wanted to love it. I felt like they added so much military action and bigotry, and they were trying so hard to appeal to the action movie audience. It had some beautiful underwater sequences, but overall, I was disappointed. — Shawn in Bemidji ‘Causeway' I loved this movie with Jennifer Lawrence. It's about a soldier returning from the Middle East with a traumatic brain injury and her adjustment to life and the friendships she develops. That movie really stuck with me so I highly recommend it.  — Katy in Edina

We are coming up on that time of year where there may be a little more family drama than usual. Elisa Bernick grew up with her share of family drama in suburban New Hope, Minnesota. But in a new book, she explores the roots of that drama and comes to some astounding and healing revelations. She spoke with our Euan Kerr about it.

There's a new way for fans of local author Kate DiCamillo to enjoy her work — on stage with the Minnesota Opera. The stage adaptation of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” runs through Oct. 16 and DiCamillo joined MPR News reporter Euan Kerr to talk about the process of collaborating with the Minnesota Opera on this project. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here. 

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Euan Kerr say 'yes' to "Nope" and sing the praises of "Hallelujah"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr discuss the spy thriller "The 355" and Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's new drama "A Hero."

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Let's cozy up inside with our favorite movies. Whether you watch “Home Alone” every year or you insist “Die Hard” is actually a Christmas movie, our favorite movies can bring family and friends together for the holiday season and can be a source of comfort during the cold and dark winter.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR's Cube Critics, Euan Kerr and Samantha Matsumoto, about what makes a great holiday movie, their personal favorites and what else is on their end-of-year watch list.  And we hear from our critics listeners about some of their favorite holiday movies. Here's some of what listeners recommended: “It's A Wonderful Life” “Gremlins” “Operation Christmas Drop” “The Hebrew Hammer” “Eight Crazy Nights” “Fiddler on the Roof” “Last Holiday” “The Bishop's Wife,” and its remake, “The Preacher's Wife” “The Muppet Christmas Carol” “Christmas in Connecticut” “Love Hard” “Single All The Way” “The Sound of Music” “Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol” “The Polar Express” “While You Were Sleeping” “The Lion In Winter” “Jingle Jangle” “Anna and the Apocalypse” The O.C.'s “Chrismukkah” episodes “Monsieur Hulot's Holiday” “Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” “Black Christmas” “Harry Potter” series Seinfeld episode “The Strike,” which popularized Festivus “A Christmas Wish In Hudson” Guests:  Euan Kerr is a correspondent for MPR News and the co-host of MPR's Cube Critics. Samantha Matsumoto is an associate producer for MPR News with Angela Davis and co-hosts Cube Critics.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr discuss "Passing," "Wolf," and the 2021 British Arrows

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr consider "Last Night in Soho" and "The French Dispatch"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr go for three: "Halloween Kills", "Squid Game", and "The Rescue"

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr discuss "Dear Evan Hansen,” "My name is Pauli Murray," and "Surge."

During the pandemic, Minnesota's theater companies lived their industry's credo: The show must go on. Some worked outdoors, others offered livestreams and virtual performances and some went deep with pandemic-specific programming.  Now that Broadway has reopened and many local venues are returning with masks and social distancing, theater companies are applying what they learned during the quarantine to their futures. Guest host Euan Kerr checked in with Minnesota theater directors on life during the pandemic and returning to the stage in all its forms. Guests: Joseph Haj is the artistic director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis Kevin West is general manager, artistic associate and director of the Capri After School Theater in Minneapolis Lily Tung Crystal is the artistic director of Theater Mu in St. Paul Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Even though they couldn't stage productions with lights, sound design, costumes and a live audience, during the pandemic Minnesota's many theater companies lived their industry's credo: The show must go on. Some companies worked outdoors, others offered livestreams and virtual performances and some went deep to offer pandemic-specific programming.  Now that Broadway has reopened and many local venues are returning with masks and social distancing, theater directors and their companies are taking what they learned during the quarantine and applying it to their futures.  Guest host Euan Kerr checked in with Minnesota theater directors on life during the pandemic and returning to the stage in all its forms. Guests: Joseph Haj is the artistic director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis Kevin West is general manager, artistic associate and director of the Capri After School Theater in Minneapolis Lily Tung Crystal is the artistic director of Theater Mu in St. Paul Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

As a Black girl adopted by Scottish communists, growing up in Glasgow in the 1970s, poet Jackie Kay developed a passion for Bessie Smith. Her father introduced her to the blues, and Bessie Smith was the wild spirit who helped her find her true self. She tells the story in her new book, “Bessie Smith, A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend.” Writer Jason Mott grew up Black in the American south. When he went on book tour for “The Returned,” it was so odd and hilarious that he wrote about it for his next novel. But when the news filled up with the chaos and violence of Black men being killed by the police, he changed that story. His new book, “Hell of a Book,” is part comedy, part tragedy, all truth about America. Both authors joined guest host Euan Kerr to talk about their new work, reading, writing and keeping on. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

As a Black girl adopted by Scottish communists, growing up in Glasgow in the 1970s, poet Jackie Kay developed a passion for Bessie Smith. Her father introduced her to the blues, and Bessie Smith was the wild spirit who helped her find her true self. She tells the story in her new book, “Bessie Smith, A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend.” Writer Jason Mott grew up Black in the American south. When he went on book tour for “The Returned,” it was so odd and hilarious that he wrote about it for his next novel. But when the news filled up with the chaos and violence of Black men being killed by the police, he changed that story. His new book, “Hell of a Book,” is part comedy, part tragedy, all truth about America. Both authors joined guest host Euan Kerr to talk about their new work, reading, writing and keeping on.

Cube Critics Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr see "Candyman" and "The Lost Leonardo"

The Marvel movie originally slated for May 2020 finally hits screens this weekend. "Black Widow" has an epic cast, a tour of great European cities, and more stunts and explosions than at which you can shake a form-fitting superhero glove. But is it any good? Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss. They also consider the Netflix series "We are the Champions" where ordinary people do epic stunts of their own, all in the name of competition in their chosen unusual sport. Cheese rolling anyone?

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr reach for "In the Heights" and try the tricky "Loki."

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr check out "Cruella" in theaters and on Disney + and "Hacks" on HBO.

Independent music venues across the nation were devastated by COVID - the first to close and among the last to open. In response, venue owners, operators, and musicians banded together to form the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), securing government aid in December 2020. However, many venues are still struggling to get back on their feet. What will it take for live music to return? Musician and writer Dessa joins Minnesota music entrepreneur Dayna Frank and Minnesota Public Radio's arts reporter Euan Kerr.

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr see "Dream Horse" and "Final Account"

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff watch "Wrath of Man” and "The Boy from Medellin"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr fearlessly make Oscar predictions

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr take on 'Nobody" and 'Ted Lasso'

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr talk "Minari," "Land," and "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss the wonders of “Nomadland” and the sadness of “Bliss.”

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss "Palmer" and "White Tiger"

2020 was a weird year for movies. The coronavirus pandemic shut down theaters in March, and even though some have reopened, it has changed the movie industry — quite possibly forever. As more people are streaming and watching new releases at-home, will this be a new normal? Or will 2020 be a strange period in cinema? Nonetheless, our Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr still found some gems. Aisha Harris, a host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, joined them to share her top films. They also discussed what the industry might look like in the next few years. Recommendations from the show: “Time” “First Cow” “I May Destroy You” “Soul” “The Story of Lovers Rock” “Tenet” “Boys State” “Sound of Metal” “Life ahead” “The Croods: A New Age” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Cold War” “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” “Son of the White Mare” “The Burnt Orange Heresy” “My Octopus Teacher” “Hamilton” “The Etruscan Smile” “Watchmen” “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” “First Cow” Guest: Aisha Harris is a host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. Use the audio player above to listen to the program. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

2020 was a weird year for movies. The coronavirus pandemic shut down theaters in March, and even though some have reopened, it has changed the movie industry — quite possibly forever. As more people are streaming and watching new releases at-home, will this be a new normal? Or will 2020 be a strange period in cinema? Nonetheless, our Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr still found some gems. Aisha Harris, a host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, joined them to share her top films. They also discussed what the industry might look like in the next few years. Recommendations from the show: “Time” “First Cow” “I May Destroy You” “Soul” “The Story of Lovers Rock” “Tenet” “Boys State” “Sound of Metal” “Life ahead” “The Croods: A New Age” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Cold War” “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” “Son of the White Mare” “The Burnt Orange Heresy” “My Octopus Teacher” “Hamilton” “The Etruscan Smile” “Watchmen” “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” “First Cow” Guest: Aisha Harris is a host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. Use the audio player above to listen to the program. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

When the pandemic closed live theater and music this year, many artists got creative. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, guest host Euan Kerr talks with listeners and local artists about the struggle and highlights of 2020. 

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss 'Let Them All Talk" and "Greenland"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss "I'm Your Woman" and "Songbird"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr meet 'Uncle Frank' and 'Zappa'

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr take "The Climb" to "Rebecca"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss the Gloria Steinem biopic, and the story of a lesser known member of Sherlock Holmes’ family, younger sister Enola.

A little photography, a little politics, a little revenge: some or all of these elements come up as Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss "The Way I See It" and "The Secrets We Keep."

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr do politics and teen angst by watching "All In: The Fight for Democracy" and "Never Have I Ever"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr talk about the much anticipated Christopher Nolan blockbuster, and the second season of "The Boys" much anticipated by fans of twisted superhero stories.

The Cube Critics Podcast returns from hiatus with Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discussing the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Ozark” and the wildly entertaining new Apple Plus documentary “Boys State.”

Fresh off large election wins, Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party colleagues are moving forward with Brexit after years of debate over its economic and social consequences. Largely forgotten in the rush for Brexit is the Republic of Ireland which held its own election on February 9. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement introduced twenty years of relative peace after generations grew up with the searing violence and mayhem known as “the troubles.” Will Brexit shatter the peace and reopen the venomous hatreds? The event will be moderated by MPR arts and culture reporter Euan Kerr. Desmond King is the Andrew W Mellon Professor of American government at Nuffield College at Oxford University. He specializes in the study of racial inequality in the United States, as well as Federal Reserve policy and US immigration policy. King is both a fellow of the British Academy, as well as a member of the Royal Irish Academy. Euan Kerr is an arts and culture reporter for MPR News. He is an editor at American Public Media and was previously the news director at KFAI Radio. He was also a reporter for BBC radio in his native Scotland.

With most theaters closed, and big screens unavailable, Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr look for substitutes

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr enjoy Pixar’s “Onward” and “Greed” for very different reasons.

This week Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr take in a comedy of manners and an old-fashioned weepy in the forms of “Emma”, the latest adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, and “Ordinary Love” about a middle-aged couple facing cancer together in Northern Ireland.

Is the new Harlequin movie “Birds of Prey” better than “Suicide Squad”? What about the new Italian mob movie “The Traitor”? Which is more violent? And what will win the best picture Oscar this weekend? Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss…

The Cube Critics have been busy and reel off thoughts on "Dolittle", "Bad Boys for Life", "Les Miserables”, and “Just Mercy”.

“1917” was one of the big winners at the Golden Globes this year, winning awards for best drama and for Sam Mendes as best director. Yet as it opens in theaters around most of the country this week international news gives added resonance to the film. Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr talk it through.

A slow period in early January allows Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr to catch up with some of the year-end tsunami of new movies.

Cube Critics arrive early this week because of the midweek holiday and releases. Does Greta Gerwig do justice to "Little Women"? And does Christian Bale make a convincing race car driver? And how does Terrance Malick deal with a story with a beginning, an end, and a middle in-between? Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff reveal just enough.

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss the controversial new Clint Eastwood film, the latest from the Rock and Kevin Hart, and the ninth episode in the documentary series begun in 1964.

Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made disinformation even more pervasive and pernicious. During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel was on the front lines of this new global information war. Tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS’s messaging and Russian disinformation over the years, Richard also witnessed the use of disinformation with American voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. JListen to a conversation with author Richard Stengel as he discusses his new book, “Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It,” and walks us through the ongoing battle with disinformation and its impact on global society. The program will include a Q&A session with Richard, moderated by Euan Kerr, MPR News reporter.

It's been almost 20 years since the first "Charlie's Angels" movie and even longer since the TV series. So how does the new versions stand up? And what about "The Report"? Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr dig in.

A remake and a sequel: reinvention comes in many forms in Hollywood. But how often do they succeed? MPR Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr opine.

There is a changing of the guard in the Cube as Marcheta Fornoff joins Euan Kerr as a Cube Critic. They discuss “Harriet,” “Terminator: Dark Fate,” and “Motherless Brooklyn.” Meanwhile, Stephanie Curtis fans do not despair. She will be back in the Cube as an occasional fill-in in coming months.

Cube Critics - A little love and a little creepiness is on Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr's menu this weekend...

The Zombieland crew returns after 10 short years, and Pedro Almodovar casts a pain and glory-filled eye backwards. Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr have thoughts of course.

Two dark and bloody films this week: one with a title suggesting humor, and another promising love. Titles, like appearances, can be deceiving as Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss.

What makes for a mind-blowing film? Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr think they agree, at least at first. Nevertheless they come up with four suggestions worth watching.

"American Factory" co-director, co-producer and co-cinematographer Steve Bognar tells Euan Kerr about a complicated industrial rebirth. He and his crew spent years making a film about a shuttered Ohio truck plant coming back to life after being bought by a Chinese company. Some things go well. Some things don't. The acclaimed finished film is now streaming on Netflix.

MPR News host Euan Kerr sat down with Ken Rudin to run down the big headlines in political news this week. This week they talked about Trump's threats of a government shutdown if the border wall isn't funded, Mick Mulvaney being named acting chief of staff for Trump, and more.

Neal Karlen is a Twin Cities writer who collaborated with Prince on a rock opera and covered him for years. He wrote for Rolling Stone, Newsweek and other publications in the '80s and '90s. He talked with MPR News reporter Euan Kerr about his experiences with Prince over the years.

Neal Karlen is a Twin Cities writer who collaborated with Prince on a rock opera and covered him for years. He wrote for Rolling Stone, Newsweek and other publications in the '80s and '90s. He talked with MPR News reporter Euan Kerr about his experiences with Prince over the years.

Music writer Greil Marcus spoke with MPR News reporter Euan Kerr shortly after news of Prince's death became public. "He has never settled for anything, either in his own music [or] in the music business," Marcus said.

Music writer Greil Marcus spoke with MPR News reporter Euan Kerr shortly after news of Prince's death became public. "He has never settled for anything, either in his own music [or] in the music business," Marcus said.

Longtime Twin Cities music writer Britt Robson remembers hearing Prince's first album when it came out and was struck by how unique his sound was. He talked to MPR's Euan Kerr about Prince's legacy.

Minnesota has lost a legend. Prince melded the best of R&B, soul, hard rock -- and a host of other styles to create something entirely new. He died in April at the age of 57. MPR News reporter Euan Kerr looks at his legacy.

(Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr.

In 2006, Vice President Al Gore's movie, "An Inconvenient Truth" opened the world's eyes to the global warming phenomena like never before. But how well did the world listen? Elizabeth Kolbert of "The New Yorker" is one of the nation's foremost reporters on the subject and she tells us what's happened since and where are we today in the climate change controversy. And we'll talk about the power of weather in movies with MPR's movie blogger extrordinaire, Euan Kerr. Dr. Mark Seeley tells us why SIP isn't just for beverages anymore and Craig Edwards introduces us to The Global Climate Change Research Explorer on our Website of the Week at http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html