One of the most exciting parts of MSPIFF 2015 are the regional premieres of various films, and this one has a personal connection to the city. Produced by Jonathan Demme (director of Silence of the Lamb, Philadelphia, Beloved) and shot locally in St Paul, Charlie Griak’s atmospheric debut focuses on a vulnerable young man who falls …
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The Longest Ride interview with cast member Scott Eastwood & Britt Robertson
Last Thursday I had the chance to be part of a roundtable interview with the two cast members of The Longest Ride, the upcoming Nicholas Sparks' adaptation. Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson visited Minneapolis as part of their press tour around the country. Unfortunately I was unable to see the screening of the film, but …
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Everybody’s Chattin’ + February Viewing Recap
February is a short month so I'm going to have to combine two posts in one. Let's start off with some lists and non-review posts Wandering Through The Shelves Blog has yet another intriguing topic for this week's Thursday Movie Picks: Father & Son Movies Drew has been spotlighting Xavier Dolan, which he concluded with …
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Everybody’s Chattin’ + Black Sails Season 2 Pictorial Appreciation
Happy Wednesday everybody! I have a super special post coming tomorrow... y'know I love the fifth 😉 But before that I just want to highlight some great posts from my fellow bloggers, there are tons terrific reviews of films I can't wait to see. So well done, my friends! Let's start off with some TV-related …
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Happy 41st Birthday Christian Bale! Pictorial birthday tribute to the Welsh thespian
Happy weekend everyone! Well, today marks the 41st Birthday of one of my favorite actors: Christian Bale. I've done a few posts on the Welsh thespian, including a commentary on his roller-coaster career and a Birthday Tribute post when he turned 37. I couldn't resist doing a post on him today and I thought I'd …
5 Reasons I’m looking forward to Michael Mann’s BLACKHAT
Normally I don't get too excited about films opening in January, but when it's a Michael Mann movie, that changes everything. His cyber-thriller Blackhat opens this Friday and I definitely will see this on opening night! I posted the first trailer here a few months ago, and here are five reasons why I'm excited for …
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Documentary Spotlight: 112 Weddings + Interview with filmmaker Doug Block
The 2015 Twin Cities Film Fest may still be 10 months away but periodically, the organizers run an awesome Insider Series event for film fans to enjoy. Next week, they are featuring a special screening of a thought-provoking and fascinating documentary, 112 Weddings (more info here). Filmmaker Doug Block is a documentary filmmaker (51 Birch …
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