Saturday was a jam-packed day for me. I'm bummed that I missed the early Filmmaker Brunch as I wasn't feeling well so I overslept (hey bloggers are humans too!), but my morning started with two great film panels, part of TCFF's free Educational Programs! The first panel was on Making, Distributing, Marketing & Watching: What’s the …
TCFF 2017 Day 3 – ‘Hearts Want’ first screening in the ‘Ties That Bind Us’ short block and ‘A Gray State’ documentary
Day 3 of the Twin Cities Film Fest is actually quite a momentous one for me… If you know me well or have been following my blog and/or Facebook you might've guessed why. I took the day off Friday because I knew it's be quite an emotional day for me, showing my artistic baby, my …
TCFF 2017 Interview: VICTOR’S LAST CLASS’ Director/Producer Brendan Brandt
One of the many intriguing documentaries playing at this year's TCFF is Victor's Last Class, documentary about an acting teacher getting ready to end his life, and a student who attempts to change his mind. Our blog staff Laura Schaubschlager talked to producer/filmmaker Brendan Brandt on the journey to making his film, where along the course …
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TCFF 2017 Interviews: Lea Thompson, Madelyn + Zoey Deutch AND filmmakers/ musicians Jack & Kitty
There are SO many things going on during Twin Cities Film Fest! It's fun to see filmmakers and talents coming to present their films and see them do the red carpet interviews! This year I've a couple of bloggers helping me out not just in reviewing stuff but also in doing interviews. That's super helpful …
TCFF 2017 Day 2 – ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and silent MN-made b&w film ‘If Memory Serves’
WOW, Day 2 of the 11-day film fest has come and gone! I had to leave a bit early Thursday night for a prior commitment, but I did manage to see two films and also caught up w/ a friend & fellow film blogger Emmylou, who's moved out to L.A. earlier this year. Here's my …
Highlights from TCFF 2017 Opening Night… BREATHE, THE FLORIDA PROJECT & THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN
It's that time of the year again folks! Yep, it's the time when I basically made Showplace ICON at the West End as my second home for the next eleven days. And for the eighth year in a row, Twin Cities Film Fest always opens up with a bang! This year we've got such a …
FlixChatter Review – Happy Death Day (2017)
Directed By: Christopher Landon Written By: Scott Lobdell Cast: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine Runtime: 1h 36min After lucking out with the last two horror movies I've reviewed (Annabelle: Creation and IT) being fantastic, I figured I was due for a disappointing one, and Happy Death Day looked like it would fit the bill. The …
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