Neal Justin

Minneapolis

TV Critic at The Minnesota Star Tribune

TV Critic for the Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Q&A: The newest Karate Kid fell in love with movies while growing up in Minnesota

1 week ago | azdailysun.com | Neal Justin

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The newest Karate Kid fell in love with movies while growing up in Minnesota

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Neal Justin

MINNEAPOLIS - Ben Wang continues kicking his way to the top. The Northfield-raised actor stars in "Karate Kid: Legends," inheriting the titular role once held by Ralph Macchio, Hilary Swank and Jaden Smith. The fact that the film, out Friday in theaters, co-stars Jackie Chan may have been more intimidating if Wang hadn't already acted with Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the Disney+ series, "American Born Chinese." He also just secured a juicy role in the next "Hunger Games" movie.
Q&A: The newest Karate Kid fell in love with movies while growing up in Minnesota

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Neal Justin

MINNEAPOLIS - Ben Wang continues kicking his way to the top. The Northfield-raised actor stars in "Karate Kid: Legends," inheriting the titular role once held by Ralph Macchio, Hilary Swank and Jaden Smith. The fact that the film, out Friday in theaters, co-stars Jackie Chan may have been more intimidating if Wang hadn't already acted with Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the Disney+ series, "American Born Chinese." He also just secured a juicy role in the next "Hunger Games" movie.
Northfield's Mr. Movies helped Ben Wang prep to be newest Karate Kid

1 week ago | startribune.com | Neal Justin

By Neal Justin Ben Wang continues kicking his way to the top. The Northfield-raised actor stars in "Karate Kid: Legends," inheriting the titular role once held by Ralph Macchio, Hilary Swank and Jaden Smith. The fact that the film, out Friday in theaters, co-stars Jackie Chan may have been more intimidating if Wang hadn't already acted with Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the Disney+ series, "American Born Chinese." He also just secured a juicy role in the next "Hunger Games" movie.
Eagan's Eva Erickson doesn't think RFK Jr. would last a day on 'Survivor'

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Neal Justin

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.
Can Barbie survive the Trump tariffs?

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Neal Justin

By Neal Justin, The Minnesota Star Tribune President Donald Trump thinks kids can get by without 30 dolls this Christmas. He has a point. Heck, even three dolls would have been a luxury in the 1930s, when Marlys Burgess was growing up in Bertha, Minnesota. "I was on a farm. I had no friends," she said. "I just had my Shirley Temple doll. It moved with me. Now, kids have 15 dolls and they throw them in a toy box."
Can Barbie survive the Trump tariffs?

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Neal Justin

President Donald Trump thinks kids can get by without 30 dolls this Christmas. He has a point. Heck, even three dolls would have been a luxury in the 1930s, when Marlys Burgess was growing up in Bertha, Minnesota. "I was on a farm. I had no friends," she said. "I just had my Shirley Temple doll. It moved with me. Now, kids have 15 dolls and they throw them in a toy box."Burgess, now 87, is making up for lost time. For more than 35 years, she's owned and operated Mrs.
Column: Can Barbie survive the Trump tariffs?

2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Neal Justin

President Donald Trump thinks kids can get by without 30 dolls this Christmas. He has a point. Heck, even three dolls would have been a luxury in the 1930s, when Marlys Burgess was growing up in Bertha, Minnesota. “I was on a farm. I had no friends,” she said. “I just had my Shirley Temple doll. It moved with me. Now, kids have 15 dolls and they throw them in a toy box.”kAmqFC86DD[ ?@H gf[ :D >2<:?8 FA 7@C =@DE E:>6] u@C >@C6 E92?
Minnesota's Eva Erickson finishes second on 'Survivor'

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Neal Justin

Eva Erickson, who was born in St. Paul and grew up in Eagan, placed second in the 48th season of "Survivor," the highest finish for a Minnesotan in the show's long history. Minneapolis' Laurel Johnson from season 36 and St. Paul's Carolyn Wiger from season 44 both came in third. Kyle Fraser, a Brooklyn lawyer who didn't appear to be an early threat, came on strong at the end on Wednesday's episode to take the title and the million-dollar prize.
Can Barbie survive the Trump tariffs?

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Neal Justin

President Donald Trump thinks kids can get by without 30 dolls this Christmas. He has a point. Heck, even three dolls would have been a luxury in the 1930s, when Marlys Burgess was growing up in Bertha, Minn. "I was on a farm. I had no friends," she said. "I just had my Shirley Temple doll. It moved with me. Now, kids have 15 dolls and they throw them in a toy box." Burgess, now 87, is making up for lost time. For more than 35 years, she's owned and operated Mrs.