TCFF 2025 Review: Lost & Found in Cleveland – It takes a bit of time to warm up, but it’s a charming holiday film that brings a tinge of nostalgia

Though I’m not really into antiquing, I’ve caught a few episodes of Antiques Roadshow and found them fascinating. It’s fun to discover that a seemingly normal item someone found in their attic or at a garage sale can actually be worth thousands, or even millions of dollars. This marks the first feature from the writer/director …

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#MSPIFF42 Review: FLAMIN’ HOT – Eva Longoria’s directorial debut is a zesty feel-good movie with an empowering message

There have been an increasing amount of stranger-than-fiction origin stories lately… with AIR, Tetris, Blackberry, and even the popular Frito-Lay spicy snacks, Flamin’ Hot. I have to admit I can’t handle spicy stuff (yes I know, my fellow Indonesian friends make fun of me ALL the time), so I have never even tasted Flamin’ Hot …

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TCFF 2014 Opening Night Festivities + ‘Men, Women & Children’ review

Today's the day! The fifth annual Twin Cities Film Fest kicked off with the Minnesota premiere of Jason Reitman's latest drama, Men, Women & Children. As he always does year after year, TCFF Executive Director Jatin Setia introduced the film and asked the packed audience to give him a five to commemorate our fifth year bringing …

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