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Cut Through The Noise: Olivia Rodrigo, Kid Cudi, Megan Thee Stallion

Louisa Augustine November 8, 2023

Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” an entertainment column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer takes on the role of writer, reviewing recent...

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“Air” just does it

John Hunter May 19, 2023

On Oct. 26 1984, Sonny Vaccaro convinced 21 year old NBA rookie Michael Jordan to set aside his interest in footwear brands such as Converse and Adidas, thus persuading him to sign a deal with the footwear...

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‘You can fly! You can fly! You can — oh’

John Hunter May 7, 2023

On Feb. 5 1953, Disney released their 14th animated feature film, “Peter Pan.” It follows the story of three siblings who meet an adventurous and magical young boy named Peter Pan. The boy takes them...

The ultimate pho-off

The ultimate pho-off

Anya Panday and Layla Mickelson February 25, 2023

Living in Minnesota can be rough, especially with the cold and dry winters you have to endure every year. To combat the constant below-zero temperatures, runny noses and a variety of illnesses that come...

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‘Bones and All:’ an underwhelming bore

Cece Jensen December 7, 2022

Human kind finds cannibalism to be morally wrong. Lee, from the new film “Bones and All,” disagrees. This movie follows the story of Lee (Timothée Chalamet) and Maren (Taylor Russell), two young adults...

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‘Aquaman’ falls below expectations

Megan Raatz January 23, 2019

Going to see “Aquaman,” I knew it wasn’t going to be the best movie ever, but I still came out of the theater disappointed. DC Comics’ newest attempt at putting some backstory behind its Justice...

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Cut Through the Noise: Clean Bandit, Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Platten (Week of Nov. 3)

Claire Kaiserman November 3, 2017

Welcome to “Cut Through the Noise,” a new column from the St. Louis Park Echo covering new music releases. Every week, a different Echo staffer will take on the role as writer, reviewing recent releases...

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New Netflix original shows gaining popularity:

KJ Preston Pepperell April 28, 2017

Since its beginning, Netflix has been consistent and reliable in supplying shows and movies that provide different options for its viewers to choose from. In recent years, Netflix began producing original...

Review: Disney live action adaptation leaves audiences satisfied

Review: Disney live action adaptation leaves audiences satisfied

Sam Birnberg April 6, 2017

A live action remake of the classic Disney story, “Beauty and the Beast” demonstrates the power of true love as the beastly prince must win the affection of the imprisoned Belle before his curse becomes...

Review: ‘So Good’ is quite the opposite

Review: ‘So Good’ is quite the opposite

Isaac Wert March 23, 2017

Last spring, Swedish pop-star Zara Larsson’s song “Never Forget You,” the second single off her sophomore album, “So Good,” shot up the United States charts and instantly caught my attention....

Review: Marvel takes a sharp turn in storytelling

Review: Marvel takes a sharp turn in storytelling

Lukas Levin March 16, 2017

The movie “Logan” broadcasts one of the most indestructible Marvel heroes when they’re most vulnerable through well told plot and character development. “Logan,” directed by James Mangold,...

Review: Monsters in Minneapolis

Review: Monsters in Minneapolis

Alexis Machoka March 10, 2017

Screenwriter, director and novelist Guillermo del Toro came to Minneapolis to witness the opening of his exhibit “Home With Monsters” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA). This exhibit at...

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