Arts

‘One Battle After Another’ is another triumph for Paul Thomas Anderson

Hunter Friesen • September 24, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" blends satire, politics, and spectacle in a sprawling drama with standout performances.

Adventure awaits at Children’s Theatre ‘Treasure Island’

Rachel Engstrom • September 22, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company’s “Treasure Island” blends inventive staging, live music and family fun into a swashbuckling Minneapolis production with heart.

TIFF25 or how I watched 38 films in 10 days

Hunter Friesen • September 18, 2025

A critic recounts TIFF25, watching 38 films in 10 days, from standout Oscar contenders to major disappointments and surprises.

Early review: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ successfully twists another ‘Knives Out’ whodunit

Hunter Friesen • September 11, 2025

Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man” blends Christie and Poe as Benoit Blanc returns in a sharp, entertaining “Knives Out” mystery.

From star power to indie gems, what’s coming to the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

Hunter Friesen • September 4, 2025

The Toronto International Film Festival returns Sept. 4-14 with 209 films, world premieres, and awards contenders from Cannes and beyond.

Eden Prairie baker rises to the occasion at Minnesota State Fair

Stuart Sudak • August 29, 2025

Eden Prairie baker Bill Middeke entered breads at the Minnesota State Fair, earning a ribbon while baking for charity and comfort.

Hmong artists showcase attachment to place, plants, connection at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Lynette Kalsnes • August 28, 2025

Verdant Remedies at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showcases Hmong artists blending tradition, nature, and identity in an inspiring cultural exhibit.

Spike Lee counts the cost in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

Hunter Friesen • August 28, 2025

Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” starring Denzel Washington, blends crime drama and industry critique in a sharp, uneven yet compelling thriller.

Canoes make big splash at The Fox & The Grouse apartments

EPLN Guest Writer • August 26, 2025

Travertine canoe sculptures at The Fox & The Grouse apartments in Eden Prairie honor Ojibwe heritage, blending art, history and community.

Eden Prairie’s top voices take the stage

EPLN Staff Reports • August 21, 2025

Eden Prairie Sings! showcased nine vocalists at Arts in the Park, where School of Rock veteran Sophia Repice captured first place with Paramore’s “Decode.”