TCFF 2024 music-themed documentary reviews – LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH and CAMP RICSTAR

LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH Luther Vandross is a singer I don't know much about, and that is the appeal of this documentary for me. Luther: Never Too Much covers the journey of this legendary artist, starting from his childhood talent all the way to his global success. It dives into his collaborations, influences, personality, his …

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TCFF 2024 Reviews: dramedy ‘A Little Family Drama’ + horror thriller ‘The Activated Man’

A LITTLE FAMILY DRAMA Movies frequently highlight dysfunctional families to explore the intricacies of human relationships, and the chaos within families can make for some great comedy. That is the premise of A Little Family Drama by writer/director Nadia Zoe, which centers on the multi-generational Mexican American family, the Sepulvedas. The story revolves around a …

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Twin Cities Film Fest countdown: 10 must-see DOCUMENTARIES to watch at TCFF 2024

The Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) arrives in TWO DAYS, that is Thursday, October 17th. Though we got a bit of a frost happening in some parts of the cities, we're getting a bit of Summer-like weather just in time for this fall's film festivities, with temps in the 70s and perhaps even hitting close …

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Twin Cities Film Fest countdown – 10 must-see narrative INDIE FILMS to watch at TCFF 2024

Can't believe that the Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is less than 10 days away!! The Twin Cities has been blessed with glorious weather, no sign of the white stuff (aka snow, in case you're wondering) as temps are well above normal. A few weeks ago, TCFF unveiled the complete lineup filled with exciting buzz-worthy …

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Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) unveils 2024 lineup – featuring Ralph Fiennes’ thriller CONCLAVE as its opening night film

Autumn Equinox is coming this Sunday 🍂 ... and almost on cue, this year's Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) lineup just dropped!! I can't believe it's been 15 years since the first TCFF opened here in the Twin Cities, and every year, it's always an exciting time to see which buzzy films make the lineup! …

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Twin Cities Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury is back!!

One of my favorite cinemas in the Twin Cities - Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury is back!! Photo courtesy of drafthouse.com/twin-cities Can't believe it's been nearly three months since the Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbury (the only Twin Cities location so far) suddenly shut down due to a franchisee going bankrupt. The Texas-based chain revealed that all six locations …

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MSPIFF 2024 Documentary Reviews: ‘Call Me Dancer’ – about Mumbai dancer Manish Chauhan + ‘Broken Eyes’ – an investigation on the risk of LASIK eye surgery

I love documentaries about artists as it’s always so inspiring and this one is no different. Seeing it in the morning sends a jolt of energy to my entire day, glad I got to see it on the big screen. The film’s main subject Manish Chauhan has a likable, earnest quality about him that you …

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