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DVD Reviews: Two best-kept secrets that actually have stars in them 
DVDs examined this week: Kelly Reichardt’s poignant “Wendy and Lucy,” starring the always-impressive Michelle Williams, and “Personal Effects,” where David Hollander brings to life a Rick Moody short story with the help of Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates.
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 22, 2009
Long live rock: Cracker, the Evening Rig and the Rockford Mules keep the dream alive
Albums enjoyed this week: Cracker’s “Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey,” the Evening Rig’s “Is Doin’ Stuff” and the Rockford Mules’ “From Devil’s Spit to Angel Tears.”
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 20, 2009
5Q :: Production on ‘Resonance’ documentary humming along
Duluth’s unlikeliest movie star is also its most inanimate. While the Peace Bell will probably never draw the same kind of crowds that George Clooney and Renée Zellweger did at the Depot last year, Paul Creager is featuring it in his latest film.
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 06, 2009
DVD Review: Diane Keaton comedy ‘Smother’ shouldn’t work, but it does
“Smother,” starring Diane Keaton, Dax Shepard and Liv Tyler, is probably the unlikeliest successful comedy.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 29, 2009
Discover Duluth: Osaugie Trail, Vol. I-III
While it’s not as breathtaking as, say, Lakewalk, Osaugie Trail is a nice change of pace from the incessant inbound/outbound traffic in Superior's East End neighborhood.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 29, 2009
DVD Review: ‘Mileage’ uncovers nation’s coupon cults
The brainchild of “Retail Anarchy” author Sam Pocker, “Your Mileage May Vary” is a no-frills look into the lives of some of the most hardcore coupon clippers in America.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 29, 2009
A&E Blog: First impressions of ... Fischerspooner's 'Entertainment'
There's always hope for the future, right? Read Budgeteer reporter Matthew R. Perrine's preliminary thoughts about the new Fischerspooner album, "Entertainment."
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 19, 2009
Three albums that will restore your faith in recorded sound, Pt. 3
Albums adored this week: Ben Lee’s “The Rebirth of Venus,” Fol Chen’s “Part I: John Shade, Your Fortune’s Made” and Thunderheist’s self-titled debut.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 17, 2009
5Q :: ‘Minnesota Brown’ creator talks Range life at UWS
Iron Range native Aaron Brown is an interesting fella. His aim in life is to serve the Iron Range communities and the people he loves.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 15, 2009
5Q :: Acclaimed jazz quartet making its Duluth debut Friday
“Genuinely inspired” isn’t an accolade tossed around loosely, so Jazz Improv Magazine must’ve been mighty keen on Atlantis Quartet when it slapped that label on the Minneapolis outfit.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 14, 2009
5Q :: Master bread baker Klecko tackles doggy biscuits
In “K-9 Nation Biscuit Book: Baking for Your Best Friend,” St. Paul’s master bread baker to the stars combines decades of international baking experience to bring you a cookbook that puts your dog’s tastes first.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 07, 2009
5Q :: Teatro screens UWS prof’s anti-war film
For this installment of “5Q,” we talk film with UWS professor Brent Notbohm, whose latest outing, “Madison,” will be the featured film at Teatro Zuccone April 3-4.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 01, 2009
Discover Duluth: First Street, Vol. I-III
In addition to great places to grab a bite to eat, the downtown stretch of First Street includes some of Duluth’s best architecture, like the Board of Trade building, the AT&T tower and the buildings that make up the Civic Center.
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 01, 2009
A 'Big Fish' moment
A father and son watch as the James R. Barker leaves Duluth Monday afternoon. [STANDALONE PHOTO]
By Matthew R. Perrine , March 30, 2009
DVD Review: Documentary chronicles decline of Philip Roth’s alma mater
In the feature documentary “Heart of Stone,” Beth Toni Kruvant gets up close and personal with the Newark, N.J., gang leaders who have overrun Weequahic High School and Ron Stone, the brave principal whose top priority was keeping his students safe.
By Matthew R. Perrine , March 18, 2009
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