Minnesota

The line to see The Last Word at the Minneapolis Oak Street Cinema snakes down the block, splitting in two directions. It’s a pleasing sight, even after a week spent loitering around movie theatres. Of the numerous events I’ve attended, The Last Word (2003) screening has the highest draw. It’s a locally produced independent feature, directed by Tim McCusker and starring former radio personality and Minnesota music champion Mary Lucia and acoustic-pop duo The Flops—Matt Wilson and John Munson (both ex of Minneapolis art-rock band Trip Shakespeare).