Dec 6, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a 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. ‘Maria’ Angelina Jolie delivers a compelling...
About this Podcast:
From Minnesota Public Radio News, MPR News producers Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie share a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk about what they've seen lately.
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What is Cube Critics about?
From Minnesota Public Radio News, MPR News producers Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie share a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk about what they've seen lately.
What has Cube Critics covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Cube Critics discuss ‘Maria’ and ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’" (6 December 2024, 4 minutes), "Cube Critics get Glicked, seeing both ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’" (29 November 2024, 4 minutes), and "Cube Critics discuss ‘Emilia Pérez’" (22 November 2024, 4 minutes).
How often does Cube Critics publish?
Cube Critics publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 60 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cube Critics?
Booking probability for Cube Critics is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cube Critics requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cube Critics's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Cube Critics?
The strongest fits for Cube Critics are Film & Video. Cube Critics has a tv audience.
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- Nov 29, 20244 min
Cube Critics got Glicked this week, catching “Wicked” and “Gladiator II.” “Wicked” is the winter blockbuster everyone’s been anticipating. It’s a vibrant adaptation of the Broadway musical (itself loosely based on a...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Emilia Pérez’
Nov 22, 20244 min“Emilia Pérez” is a French film set in Mexico, shot largely on soundstages in France, blending elements of noir, musicals and occasional winking comedy. The story follows a Mexican cartel boss (Karla Sofía Gascón) who...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Conclave’
Nov 15, 20244 min“Conclave” is a gripping political thriller set in the Vatican, centered on the high-stakes election of a new pope. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, the meticulous and morally driven Dean of the College of...
- Nov 8, 20244 min
“What We Do in the Shadows” is a vampire mockumentary series airing on FX, based on the 2014 film of the same name by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The show hilariously explores the mundane and supernatural...
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- Nov 1, 20244 min
“Slow Horses” returns with a fourth season that intertwines espionage thrills with sharp British humor. The series continues to follow a team of disgraced British spies relegated to Slough House, a dumping ground for...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Rumours’
Oct 25, 20244 minClick here. “Rumours” is a Canadian dark comedy horror film directed by Guy Maddin, alongside frequent collaborators Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson. Set during the G7 Summit in Germany, the film satirizes political...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Heartstopper’ season three
Oct 11, 20248 minAdapted from the beloved graphic novel series of the same name by Alice Oseman, “Heartstopper” follows British high schoolers Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring on their journey of self-discovery and young love. The show...
- Oct 4, 20243 min
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. Click here. Jacob...
- Sep 27, 20243 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie watch a spin-off from a Marvel television series and a spin-off of a DC film. Click here. ‘Agatha All Along’ “Agatha All Along” is a spin-off from the Marvel Cinematic...
- Sep 20, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “Shaun of the Dead” at 20, one of the few horror comedies that still works as both a horror movie and a comedy. Click here. ‘Shaun of the Dead’ — Jacob review “Shaun of...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Sep 13, 20243 minMPR News Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle both review ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to the beloved 1988 film by Tim Burton about a troublesome trickster ghost. Click here. ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ —...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘Reagan’ and ‘Cuckoo’
Sep 6, 20244 minMPR News Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a biopic about an American president and another horror movie that Max is going to compare to David Lynch. ‘Reagan’ “Reagan,” a biopic about former U.S. President...
- Aug 30, 20243 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Melissa Olson discuss a movie about a corporation that has taken over the world and a movie from a galaxy, far far away — but in a language much closer to home. ‘Alien: Romlulus’ "Alien...
- Aug 23, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie discuss an animated version of the Man of Steel and a new Batman series in a superhero-themed episode of Cube Critics. Up, up and away! ‘My Adventures With Superman’ This...
- Aug 16, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a mediocre adaptation of a video game and a horror film about aliens who don’t like city noises. They’re just like Max! Click here. ‘Borderlands’ “Borderlands,” adapted...
- Aug 9, 20245 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a gay dating show from Japan and a horror film about the trans experience. Click here. The following are capsule reviews edited from the audio heard using the player...
- Aug 2, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Regina Medina discuss a comic book movie that is by fans for fans and super insider and a noir-ish mystery comedy. The following are capsule reviews edited from the audio heard using the...
- Jul 26, 20244 min
Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Mandy Thalhuber discuss a historical fiction that was confusing and a movie about weather-obsessed individuals doing anything they possibly could to die. The following are capsule reviews...
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Cube Critics discuss ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’
Jul 19, 20244 minCube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss two serial killer movies set in the ’80s and ’90s and featuring women haunted by their pasts. The following are capsule reviews edited from the audio heard using the...
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