TCFF Day 2: A conversation with lead programmer Steve Snyder

Last week I was reading some of the bios of the programmers for TIFF and I've always thought it'd be great to get some insights into what it's like to be the one in charge of selecting films for a film fest. Well, the lead programmer of TCFF, Steve Snyder, who's also a TIME magazine …

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TCFF Day 2: 50/50 Mini Review

Directed by Jonathan Levine Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick Running Time 99 Minutes, Rated R. From the moment I saw this on the TCFF schedule, I knew I had to see it. I really think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is truly one of the brightest young actors working today, hence my inclusion in this list. I think he's …

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TCFF 2011 starts today! Stay tuned for FC coverage & mini reviews

Happy Tuesday, folks! It's not just another Tuesday on the calendar though, it's the start of the Twin Cities Film Fest! I'm excited to be covering the event starting tonight with The Bully Project documentary tonight, followed by Q&A with director Lee Hirsch. I'm hoping to have time to ask a couple of questions during …

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TCFF Spotlight: 5 Buzz-worthy Documentaries

Less than a week away until Twin Cities Film Fest starts on Tuesday, September 20th. So today I'm going to highlight five documentaries worth seeing that are premiering next week at TCFF. I don't watch as many docs as I should, in fact, out of the five I highlighted from last year, I've only managed …

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TCFF Full Lineup is here! See what’s playing from Sept. 20-25

As TIFF is underway in Toronto starting yesterday, I've been anticipating our own Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) that'll be starting in two weeks starting Tuesday, Sept. 20. A couple of days ago the full lineup is finally announced, yippeee!! I am truly excited for this, I think the organizers did a great job getting …

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Counting Down to TCFF! Featuring ‘The Bully Project’ & ‘Like Crazy’ on Opening & Closing Night

In less than three weeks from today, the Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) opens on September 20. The festival organizer has kindly asked me to be the lead blogger this year so I'll be covering the event extensively, hopefully more so than I did last year on TCFF's debut. I'm excited that this year the …

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TCFF Day 5: Fair Game concluded the 5-day film festival

The Twin Cities Film Fest concluded its five-day event with a festive Fair Game screening, attended by Minneapolis-native film producer William (Bill) Pohlad (who's also part owner of the Minnesota Twins). The Pohlad family foundation was one of the primary sponsors for the festival and played a huge part in funding this event, the Pohlad …

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