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15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Movies to see this week: 'Batman Forever,' 'Ghost Dog,' 'Mermaids'
It's hot enough that movie theater air conditioning is again appealing, if the greatness of Sinners or the below repertory screenings isn't enough. Here's what you can catch at Twin Cities area theaters this week. Thursday, May 15, at Emagine Willow Creek The third entry in a run of four '90s-ish Batman movies, Batman Forever has gotten a lot of flak for its absurdity. Decades later, it deserves a little love. It was deeply over-the-top, leaning into its comic book source material in ways that the Tim Burton-directed movies didn't. The late Val Kilmer's Batman was not a gritty version of the hero. Instead, he plays Bruce Wayne as the straight man to the hammy antics of Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face and Jim Carrey's Riddler. Enjoy it for the camp, delightful sets, and producing one of Hollywood's best behind-the-scenes stories. 9900 Shelard Pkwy., Plymouth ($11.60) Friday, May 16–Sunday, May 18, at The Trylon Cinema One of the delights — I'd argue there are many — of watching Jim Jarmusch movies is that they're usually recognizable as one of his despite his tendency to jump between genres. They're uniformly packed with patient cinematography, idiosyncratic dialogue, and a reverence for film history, whether he's making a western (Dead Man), zombie movie (The Dead Don't Die), vampire movie (Only Lovers Left Alive), or following an assassin (The Limits of Control). Ghost Dog is one of his most successful in that regard. It stars Forest Whitaker as an assassin who thinks of himself as a modern samurai, reading from the Hagakure and deeming himself a retainer of his mod employer. It mashes up conventions of mob and samurai movies. Though, like any of Jarmusch's films, it's more interested in small moments than big action sequences. 2820 E 33rd St., Minneapolis ($8) Friday, May 16—Thursday, May 22, at The Main Cinema This one might not quite fit into how we're typically listing repertory fare, but we're rolling with it since Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted has played in town during Sound Unseen and MSPIFF, where it won an audience award. The week-long run at The Main Cinema includes an MN Made screening on May 15 that will have local directors Isaac Gale and Ryan Olson in attendance. (You may recognize their names as MN-based musicians in bands such as Marijuana Death Squads and Poliça.) The documentary focuses on the titular musician, often described as a cult R&B musician since the '70s, and his tumultuous history, unique home with Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, and, of course, his musical legacy. 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis ($13) Monday, May 19, at Alamo Drafthouse Mermaids is a tender family drama that gets into the subtleties of family dynamics. There's no saccharine finale, but the complex, messy reality of family. Cher stars as Mrs. Flax, a mother of two who moves from city to city, dragging her kids, played by Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci, through her ordeals and discarding their struggles in favor of her own. Bob Hoskins plays Cher's flawed and charming suitor. 9060 Hudson Rd., Woodbury ($15.18) Times and theaters vary (see below) It's a big week for fans of L. Frank Baum's Oz. The Wizard of Oz (1939) is playing at a few Emagine theaters. Emagine White Bear is also bringing Wicked (2024) back to the big screen. (It's currently streaming on Peacock, too.) Then, The Wiz (1978) is playing on Sunday and Tuesday at AMC's Rosedale and Southdale outposts, as well as Emagine Eagan, Oakdale Cinema, and West End movies screening this week: May 14: The Wizard of Oz (1939) at Emagine Eagan, Emagine Lakeville, and Emagine White Bear (Wicked is also playing) May 14: Fight Club (1999) at The Parkway Theater May 14: Before Sunrise (1995) at Edina Mann Theatres May 14: Kingdom of Heaven (2005) director's cut at AMC Eden Prairie, AMC Rosedale, AMC Southdale, Emagine Eagan, and Oakdale Cinema May 14: We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C. (2023) at The Trylon Cinema May 14: Una Noche con los Rolling Stones (A Night with the Rolling Stones) (2023) at The Main Cinema, part of the Minnesota Cuban Film Festival May 14: Ma (2019) at AMC Rosedale, AMC Southdale, Oakdale Cinema, and West End Cinema May 14, 16, and 18–19: Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train (2021) at Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Coon Rapids, AMC Rosedale, AMC Southdale, Emagine Willow Creek, Oakdale Cinema (also May 17), and West End Cinema May 14–21: Pride and Prejudice (2005) at St. Michael Cinema May 15: Ratatouille (2007) at Taste the Movies May 15: True Romance (1993) at Grandview Theatre May 15: It Should Happen to You (1954) at Heights Theater May 15: 'Bone Saw Is Ready' (2025) at The Trylon Cinema May 15: Batman Forever (1995) at Emagine Willow Creek May 16: Toy Story (1995) at Taste the Movies May 16–18: Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai (1999) at The Trylon Cinema May 16: Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (2024) at the Main Cinema May 16–17: Bitterroot (2024) at Walker Art Center May 17: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) at The Parkway Theater May 17 and 20: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) at Alamo Drafthouse May 16–17 and 21: "Tall Tales" (2025) at The Main Cinema May 17–21: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) at AMC Eden Prairie, AMC Coon Rapids, AMC Inver Grove Heights, AMC Rosedale, Emagine Eagan (not May 21), Emagine Lakeville (not May 21), Emagine White Bear, Emagine Willow Creek (not May 21), Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema (not May 21), St. Michael Cinema, and West End Cinema May 17–18 and 21: Labyrinth (1986) at Emagine Eagan (not May 17), Emagine Lakeville, and Emagine White Bear May 18–19: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, and West End Cinema May 18 and 20: The Apartment (1960) at Grandview Theatre May 18: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) at Audrey Rose Vintage May 18: Cooley High (1975) at Alamo Drafthouse May 18–20: The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) at The Trylon Cinema May 18 and 20: The Wiz (1978) at AMC Rosedale, AMC Southdale, Emagine Eagan, Oakdale Cinema, and West End Cinema May 19: Talk to Me (2023) at Alamo Drafthouse May 19: Mermaids (1990) at Alamo Drafthouse May 19: Anchors Aweigh (1945) at Heights Theater May 19: Alone in the Dark (1982) at Emagine Willow Creek May 20: Constantine (2005) at Alamo Drafthouse
Geek Dad
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Two-Face #6: Identity Crisis
Two-Face #6 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Great comics usually have a strong antagonist, but it's rare to see a story where the hero and villain are essentially the same character. The battle of wills between Harvey Dent and his evil alter-ego Two-Face has been raging since the character was introduced, but in this story Harvey gained the upper hand – trapping Two-Face in a psychic prison and using his inner boogeyman as a way to take over the legal system of the criminal underworld. But a new protege unraveled his ruse, and soon he wound up in a tangled web of not just criminal affairs but his own psychic walls. A brief parlay with Batman this issue forges an uneasy truce, such as it is, out of the close ties between them, but as Harvey conducts a trial in the White Church for last issue's villains – one of whom claims to be Two-Face's daughter – an old foe makes a return and strikes where it hurts Harvey the most. Guns out. Via DC Comics. This issue has an interesting moral question that sort of plays on the inverse of Spider-man's classic question. Does Harvey have the responsibility to use all the resources at his disposal to protect what he cares about – even if that means letting Two-Face out of his cage? It's a fascinating question that delivers in a tight, tense battle with Mr. Zsasz, who has returned at the worst possible time to threaten Lake and everything Harvey has built. I can't help but think that this series had so much more to explore, so seeing it end after six is a shame, but while it does reset certain things to return Two-Face to the world of Bat-villains, it's added so much more fascinating context to the character that I won't be forgetting any time soon. Joker's solo series had to essentially make Jim Gordon the real lead, but this is the first story in a while that actually turned a Bat-villain into a full-on lead character. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
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March Jobs Report a 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose' Moment for Bitcoin Bulls
As the pivotal U.S. nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report for March approaches, bitcoin (BTC) bulls find themselves in a situation reminiscent of the character Two-Face (Harvey Dent) from the movie "The Dark Knight," who flips coins to make decisions, confident of controlling the fate irrespective of the outcome. It's a classic case of "heads I win, tails you lose," which means that bitcoin bulls will likely come out on top after the impending jobs report, regardless of whether the data reveals labor market strength or weakness. This situation arises from President Donald Trump's Wednesday announcement of sweeping tariffs affecting 180 nations, prompting forward-looking markets to price in recession risks and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Consequently, stronger-than-expected jobs data, which typically strengthens the dollar and pressures risk assets like BTC, may be dismissed as outdated, overlooking the recent developments resulting from Trump's policies. Therefore, any dip in BTC following a potentially hot NFP report could be swiftly reversed, leading to gains. On the other hand, weak data would only add to recession fears and bolster Fed rate cut bets, supporting increased risk-taking in financial markets. At press time, bitcoin changed hands at $84,190, having hit lows below $82,000 Thursday, per CoinDesk data. The fact that prices have stayed well above the $77,000 March low despite peak tariff uncertainty indicates seller fatigue and potential for a price rise. Volmex's bitcoin one-day implied volatility index stood at an annualized 65%, indicating an expected price swing of 3.4% in the next 24 hours. The jobs data is due at 12:30 UTC. According to FactSet, the median estimate for total nonfarm payroll employment in March is 130,000, down from February's 151,000 tally. The jobless rate is forecast to have risen to 4.2% from 4.1%. Ahead of the data release, rates traders are pricing 100 basis points of Fed rate cuts this year, with the first move expected to happen in June, according to the CME's FedWatch tool. Sign in to access your portfolio
