Set Visit to Indie Sci-Fi Thriller DARK CLOUD + Q & A with director Jay Ness & lead actress Alexys Gabrielle

Following a horrific accident, a woman voluntarily becomes a test subject to an artificial intelligence designed to rehabilitate her. In a world dependent on machines, she learns not all technological advancement has humanity's best interests in mind. Starring: Emily Atack, Alexys Gabrielle, Hugo Armstrong Written by: John J. Kaiser Directed by: Jay Ness As a huge …

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TCFF 2018 Interviews: Steve Zahn

Not everyday I got the opportunity one of my favorite actors… so imagine my excitement that I got a one-on-one interview with Steve Zahn! I've mentioned a bit about Mr. Zahn in my TCFF gala recap last week. A Minnesota native who’ve carved out a fantastic career in Hollywood, Steve is as humble and funny …

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Indie Filmmaker Spotlight: Michael Driscoll – Q&A on his short films ‘Two Black Coffees’, ‘To The Boats’ & more

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new edition of FlixChatter Interview! Typically I'd do a spotlight on a certain film, whether it's shorts or features, but today we have something special in that I'm showcasing an indie filmmaker and talk about his experience as a filmmaker, as well as highlight some of the projects he's working …

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Indie Sci-Fi Film Spotlight: HOVER – Review + Q &A with director Matt Osterman

HOVER takes place in the near future, where environmental strain has caused food shortages around the world. Technology provides a narrow path forward, with agricultural drones maximizing the yield from what land remains. Two compassionate care providers, Claudia and her mentor John, work to assist sick farmland inhabitants in ending their lives. After John dies …

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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘Leave No Trace’ review + interview w/ writer/director Debra Granik

It's been a few months since I had the privilege to interview Debra Granik. I'm posting this today to coincide with the Twin Cities release of her latest film, Leave No Trace, tomorrow (July 6). Thank you Minneapolis-St.Paul International Film Festival for the amazing opportunity to chat with the Oscar-nominated writer/director (forWinter’s Bone), at the MSPIFF …

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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘Virginia Minnesota’ & interview w/ writer/director Daniel Stine

This was one of the films I most anticipated films at this year's MSPIFF. Of course the fact that it was shot here in the picturesque Lake Superior coastline, but the story about fragmented friendship immediately grabbed me. So imagine my delight when I get a chance for a one-on-one interview with the director/writer Daniel …

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RIP Margot Kidder – she shall always be my favorite Lois Lane

I just flew home from vacation today and as I was browsing the internet briefly as I boarded the plane, I read that Margot Kidder has passed away at the age of 69. I knew she had some health problems and that she had stepped away from acting and focused more on political activism in …

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