Neal Justin
Critic / Reporter
Culture 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. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. 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. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Latest from Neal Justin
TV and Media
Justin: ‘Broadcast Wars’ recalls when local anchors were royalty and at each other’s throats
Cathy Wurzer’s TPT documentary includes interviews with local legends like Cyndy Brucato, Diana Pierce and the Magers brothers.
November 25, 2024
TV and Media
Jim Gaffigan says his Tim Walz impression was really a tribute to his brother
The comedian was on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ promoting his new Hulu special.
November 22, 2024
TV and Media
Review: Magician Justin Willman does more than dazzle while taping Netflix special in St. Paul
The talented performer wowed Fitzgerald Theater crowd with mind tricks.
November 22, 2024
Lynx
Lynx star Kayla McBride on her favorite beaches and local restaurants
Don’t be surprised if you spot the WNBA standout jamming at Twin Cities concerts.
November 21, 2024
Travel
Justin: Friendly dogs, concerts, movies — and other free ways to kill time at MSP Airport
A mix of pop culture treats are available at the airport, where you least expect them.
November 18, 2024
TV and Media
Writer Benjamin Percy, Minnesota’s best link to the Marvel Universe, picks his favorite superheroes
The Northfield-based artist is guiding the launch of “Deadpool/Wolverine,” which hits stands on Jan. 1.
November 14, 2024
Movies
Justin: Minnesota man keeps Old Hollywood alive with Richard Widmark Museum
Wade Olson’s tribute to an almost-forgotten film legend is a labor of love.
November 11, 2024
Movies
Twin Cities native has been a critic, director and now a novelist. He picks the quintessential Minnesota movie.
The Twin Cities-raised writer and director has just published his first novel.
November 7, 2024
Travel
Justin: Friendly dogs, concerts, movies — and other free ways to kill time at MSP Airport
A mix of pop culture treats are available at the airport, where you least expect them.
November 18, 2024
TV and Media
Writer Benjamin Percy, Minnesota’s best link to the Marvel Universe, picks his favorite superheroes
The Northfield-based artist is guiding the launch of “Deadpool/Wolverine,” which hits stands on Jan. 1.
November 14, 2024
Movies
Justin: Minnesota man keeps Old Hollywood alive with Richard Widmark Museum
Wade Olson’s tribute to an almost-forgotten film legend is a labor of love.
November 11, 2024
Movies
Twin Cities native has been a critic, director and now a novelist. He picks the quintessential Minnesota movie.
The Twin Cities-raised writer and director has just published his first novel.
November 7, 2024