The 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest has wrapped!! TCFF announced this year's award winners Saturday evening, recognizing films and artists across 10 top categories. The top honors, Best Narrative Feature, went to the dark comedy Wild Horse Nine, which captivated audiences at TCFF with its emotional depth and outstanding performances. Directed by Martin McDonagh and …
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A movie about cultural differences is naturally fascinating, especially when it shows traditions and customs that are new to me. This is my intro to Cristian Mungiu, a renowned Romanian director, known for his honest and complex looks at society and politics. To say this Palme d'Or winner is thought-provoking is putting it mildly. Sebastian …
One of the perks of being a film critic and movie enthusiast is that I sometimes get to chat with filmmakers and actors whose work I admire. This year, I had the privilege of interviewing British actor Jeremy Swift. I've been a fan of his work since he played Septimus Spratt, the proper, finicky butler …
Week 1 of TCFF is already behind us! Time sure flies when you’re having fun. But hey, there are still FIVE days of film festivities left this year, and there are a plethora of awesome films; some will likely garner major awards (Elsinore, La Bola Negra, A Talent for Murder, etc.). One of the best …
Fresh off the sale of his AI post-production and visual effects startup, InterPositive, to Netflix for over $500 million in cash, Ben Affleck steps into the roles of both director and lead actor for Animals. Originally intended as a vehicle for his frequent collaborator Matt Damon, who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, …
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“I require so much!” Marianne declares to her mother, referring to the kind of man she deems worthy of her romantic love. As a Jane Austen fan, I also require much of her film adaptation. The 1995 Ang Lee’s film, adapted to the screen by Emma Thompson, is my all-time favorite movie that I’ve seen …
Hollywood has always been obsessed with itself. Just look at the last decade—there are tons of movies about the industry in every genre you can think of, from historical dramas to funny satires to biopics. Misty Green is the newest addition to that pile, marking Chris Rock's fourth feature that he wrote and directed. I …