Cube Critics

Cube Critics Max Sparber and Aron Woldeslassie discuss a quirky Ethan Coen film, “Drive-Away Dolls” and a unique adaptation of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” as a series; plus, performer Bill Irwin’s deep dive into Samuel Beckett’s legacy, connecting vaudeville to the playwright’s profound influence.The following is a transcription of the audio heard using the player above, lightly edited for clarity.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS.MPR Arts Editor Max Sparber: Aron, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” the movie, starred Angelina Jolie, didn’t it?MPR Associate Producer Aron Woldeslassie: And Brad Pitt, but she carries it. Sparber: And the movie that I saw is a Coen Brothers film, who also wrote a movie for Angelina Jolie. So that’s kind of the theme for this weekend. Woldeslassie: Oh, yeah. Angelina Jolie-adjacent. I enjoy that. Sparber: And with that, I’m Max Sparber Woldeslassie: And I’m Aron Woldeslassie.Sparber: And this is Cube Critics.Aron, I watched a film called “Drive-Away Dolls,” in theaters now. It’s