Monthly Archive:: April 2021
Apr 25 2021
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist Is the Ideal Fantasy/Medical Dramedy
Medical programs have become something of a staple in today’s media; you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of at least one show from the genre, and why not? You have documentaries from Take Your Pills on Netflix to Real Stories on YouTube that are not only deeply fascinating…
Apr 25 2021
This Week in Geek (4/26/21–5/2/21)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 26, to Sunday, May 2.
Please note: Due to risks from the global COVID-19 pandemic, and in following current health guidelines recommending both social distancing and limited travel,…
Apr 23 2021
Minari Is a Nourishing Story of Family and Resilience
In a year with an abundance of ensemble-driven movies, you’d be hard-pressed to find one stronger or sweeter than Minari. Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and set in the early 1980s, Minari is a semiautobiographical film told primarily through the eyes of seven-year-old David Yi (Alan Kim).…
Apr 21 2021
Witch Hat Atelier Is a Beautiful Manga for All Ages
Coco lives in a world where there is magic all around, but only in the form of “contraptions”—spells that have already been set in place. The casting of new magic spells can only be done by witches, who have supposedly inherited their special powers. This is the world of Witch Hat Atelier.
Coco is an ordinary…
Apr 19 2021
French Exit Is Melancholy, Bizarre, and Charming
French Exit not only walks a tightrope of comedy and drama but also of affection and depression. Based on the novel by Patrick deWitt, the film follows the awkward relationship between a widowed socialite and her bewildered son. The son is looking toward the future with ambition while the widow is hoping…
Apr 18 2021
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2021
After (wisely) holding a delayed, more low-key virtual event last year, indie bookstores in Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating this year’s Independent Bookstore Day on April 24, 2021. Officially participating stores will have exclusive Independent Bookstore Day items—which…
Apr 18 2021
This Week in Geek (4/19/21–4/25/21)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 19, to Sunday, April 25.
Please note: Due to risks from the global COVID-19 pandemic, and in following current health guidelines recommending both social distancing and limited…
Apr 18 2021
Enter to See Mortal Kombat for FREE!
The new Mortal Kombat is almost here, and we have your chance to see it for free!
We’re giving away 10 Fandango gift codes, each of which is redeemable for 2 tickets to see Mortal Kombat in theaters. For your chance to win, just click the button below and enter through Gleam before 5:00 p.m. Central…
Apr 13 2021
Evil Genius 2: World Domination Is an Addictive Blend of Wacky Villainy and Strategy
If you ever wanted to feel like a classic James Bond villain and control a criminal enterprise complete with henchmen in jumpsuits and expansive secret lairs, Evil Genius 2: World Domination (EG2) is the game to satisfy those dastardly desires. Developed by Rebellion Developments, EG2 is a real-time…
Apr 12 2021
The Truffle Hunters Is a Quiet Contemplation on a Lonely Life
The men who appear in the The Truffle Hunters, a documentary by directors Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck, keep to themselves. They pride themselves on being able to walk through the forests of Italy and rely on their dogs to sniff out the most prized and expensive of truffles to sell. They do not share…