“The Boss”- Keep the Kiddies Away

“The Boss” is the latest in a series of strong comedy performances from star Melissa McCarthy, who has mastered the art of physical comedy, on full display here, as evidenced by the trailers for the film, e.g., being tossed against a wall by an angry sofa bed. but the...

My 2016 Oscar Picks

Here we go again, last year tested my predicting skills but this year seems even harder with several categories up for grabs among a strong field of contenders. I'll be sharing the major predictions with the KARE 11 Saturday Morning News team on February 27th, the day...

“Youth”, Not for the Impatient

“Youth”, Not for the Impatient

For the film buffs and art house habitués Paolo Sorrentino’s “Youth” will be a welcome Christmas present, and the European Spa locale will appeal to anyone who wants to see what the 1 per center’s do their time off. Fred Ballinger (Michael Caine) is a retired...

“Sisters” is no “Bridesmaids”

“Sisters” is no “Bridesmaids”

“Sisters” reunites the antics of former SNL stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in an R-rated gross out comedy, that has some genuine laughs, but not enough to satisfy hopes that this duo would score another comedy triumph. This film, directed by Jason Moore (“Pitch...

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, The Force is With It!

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, The Force is With It!

The wait is over for Star Wars Fans, “The Force Awakens”, Star Wars Episode VII, is here and for someone who really remembers only the first episode, I think  J.J. Abrams has gone delightfully old school, bringing back the charm of the original with the cast that made...

WCCO Radio Loses an Icon, Charlie Boone Passes at 88.

WCCO Radio Loses an Icon, Charlie Boone Passes at 88.

I worked for the WCCO Radio Family for 33 years, 10 years doing Mornings on WCCO-FM starting in 1973, Then at the great "Real Radio", WCCO-AM, from 1983-1993 and 1997 to 2010. But I grew up listening to the AM Giants like Charlie Boone and Roger Erickson. In 1969 my...

Our State Fair is a great State Fair

Sue Scott unveils a new hairdo as she and Tim Russell,  members of "The Royal Academy of Radio Actors" join Garrison Keillor for his 11th Minnesota State Fair Grandstand “A Prairie Home Companion” show before 7500 fans on a hot and steamy night, taped for broadcast on...

Herman Melville: Standup Comic

Garrison Keillor talks with "Moby Dick author Herman Melville about his stand up comic skills on "A Prairie Home Companion" from Tanglewood in Lenox, MA. https://youtu.be/Rntd_x5D_uU

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