This year’s summer blockbusters had people returning to theaters in record numbers. 

The culture phenomenon known as “Barbenheimer,” the theatrical release of Barbie and Oppenheimer the same weekend, boosted attendance in movie theaters across the country.  

While summer is officially over and the hype has settled down, a new season of entertainment is here. And your entertainment options span from your couch to the big screen and even your local theater.  

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin about what shows are worth a binge, and with MPR News arts editor Max Sparber about the local productions you won’t want to miss.  

Here’s a list of popular shows, movies and plays Justin and Sparber think might be worth your time. 

• Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV.   




• Frasier on Paramount+.  




• Fargo on FX but streams on Hulu.   




• Morning Show on Apple TV.  




• Killers of the Flower Moon will be released in theaters on Oct. 20.  




• The Cine Latino Film Festival starts Thursday, Oct. 12 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15. 




• Twelfth Night at Ten Thousand Things Theater Company.  




• Life Sucks at Open Eye Figure Theatre.  




• For the People at the Guthrie Theater. 




• Fetal at Frank Theatre. 




• Afro-Atlantic Play Festival starts Friday, Oct. 13 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15.  

Guests:  

• Neal Justin is a columnist and reporter for the Star Tribune and covers the entertainment world, primarily TV and radio. 




• Max Sparber is an award-winning author and journalist. He’s also the arts editor for MPR News.  

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