Good Question: Is The Book Better Than The Movie?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On the eve of the final Harry Potter movie, there are predictions that it will be the biggest money-maker in the history of Hollywood. However, when hard-core fans compare it to...
View ArticleFandango Lists Top Ten Bad Holiday Movies
Entertainment website Fandango has come out with a list of the worst holiday movies of all time. The Twin Cities can take pride in hosting one of the top five offerings. Find the movie set in the...
View ArticleVenue Spotlight: Heights Theater
By Coco Mault Just north of Minneapolis on Central Avenue, past blocks of ethnic food marts and taquerias of North-East, lies the neighborhood of Columbia Heights. It’s similar to many Minneapolis...
View ArticleGood Question: How Do They Make Old Movies 3-D?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s not just about the popcorn or big name stars anymore: 3-D is the buzz in movie making. Even Titanic, released 15 years ago, is coming back to the big screen in the new form....
View ArticleBest Independent Movie Theaters In The Twin Cities
Surviving the summer heat is often a reason to go to the movies. With several blockbuster films currently showing, the masses will flock to their local malls to enjoy these typical Hollywood...
View ArticleJames Bond Celebrates 50th Anniversary On Big Screen
The first James Bond movie premiered 50 years ago Friday. Sean Connery starred in Doctor No, the first 007 film. The British playboy-secret agent would continue until now, with many actors playing...
View ArticleBest Summer Movie Events In Minnesota
Summer is a time to see the popular movie releases. As an alternative, local movie venues can stimulate your curiosity and allow you to connect with your peers. Plan to eat a lot of popcorn this...
View ArticleStay In The Real-Life Grand Budapest Hotel
Credit: Grandhotel Pupp This article is from Thrillist Nation Welcome to the Grandhotel Pupp, 228 rooms of inspiration for Wes Anderson’s action caper The Grand Budapest Hotel. The luxury hotel tucked...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Adventures For Your Rome Vacation
Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Dianne Hales is the author of MONA LISA: A Life Discovered, which will be published by Simon & Schuster on August 5. She is a prize-winning, widely published...
View ArticlePlymouth Theater Gets ‘Interstellar’ Head Start
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Willow Creek Theatre in Plymouth has been all digital since 2012, but they haven’t completely let go of film’s history. The theater will be pulling out its old 70 millimeter-format...
View ArticleWCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best Movie Theater In Minnesota
CANBY, Minn. (WCCO) — Even though you can watch a movie on your TV, laptop or iPad these days, great theaters still make going to the movies worth buying a ticket. With all the holiday releases out...
View ArticleGood Question: Where Does Box Office Money Go?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” keeps shattering box-office records. The seventh episode of the saga has now brought in over $1 billion worldwide. It’s expected to clear more than...
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