I love accents, but I don't always love them in film and TV, especially when they don't quite land. One of the most difficult accents for many actors is the one found in Minnesota, rooted in ...

Emma Thompson is an incredible performer. From period pieces to smart comedies, she is known for her grace, charisma, and ability to be silly. She has poise, and even after decades in the industry, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Ask any Hollywood A-lister: The Minnesota accent is an enigma. Emma Thompson is the latest to give it a stab. Thompson stars in the thriller, “Dead of Winter,” which is set in rural ...

From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota. Norway's Crown Prince Haakon told Gov. Tim Walz in a recent visit that it makes him "proud" to see how ...

Thompson spoke with a Minnesotan accent during every Zoom conversation, except for the last chat, in which she reverted to her true British voice. That sounded “weird,” Dooley recalled. I can attest ...