The late great actor Gene Hackman passed away last month, and since he’s one of my top favorite actors, the news hit me harder than other celebrities’ deaths. I’m sure many fans of his work have listed their favorite roles that Hackman has portrayed. Little Bill or Popeye Doyle will likely make most people’s list …
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When I saw the trailer for this, I was immediately intrigued, as my husband and I went to Holland, Michigan, a few years ago to look at their famous tulips. This quaint Dutch town really comes alive in May during Tulip Time Festival, and this event is actually featured in the movie. Set in the …
Ex-Husbands is an indie comedy-drama that dives into the lives of fathers and sons whose personal struggles come to light during a bachelor party getaway. Breaking up is a thread that’s explored throughout the film, starting with the shocking news that Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Griffin Dunne) received from his father—he is divorcing his mom …
Written & Directed by Alex Scharfman In Death of a Unicorn, father and daughter Elliot (Paul Rudd) and Ridley (Jenna Ortega) are visiting the remote mountain lodge of an insanely rich pharmaceutical CEO and his family in the hopes of Elliot attaining a partnership in the company. On the drive to the mansion, the duo …
It's another exciting time for Minnesota cinephiles! MSPIFF is back from April 2-13 at The Main Cinema and various locations across the Twin Cities, including the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis, the Landmark Center in St. Paul, and the Edina Mann Theatre. As the biggest yearly celebration of international films in the area, MSPIFF44 is …
This is a movie I immediately gravitated towards based on the title alone. The film draws inspiration from the personal experiences of its writer/director Tracie Laymon. It opens with Lily (Barbie Ferreira) crying over a recent breakup, but her dad (French Stewart) practically ignores her. She turns to Facebook in the hope of connecting with …
I was hesitant to check this out due to all the drama around it, but my curiosity ultimately won out. I’m not going to rehash all of the controversies, there are too many to list here, surely you’ve read about them by now. The live-action remake train has been choo-choo-ing at the Mouse House for …
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