TCFF 2025 Reviews: Anxiety Club (doc) & The Floaters – both #directedbywomen

TCFF wrapped over a week ago, but I'm still playing catch-up with reviewing the films. So today I'm posting a pair of female-directed comedies. One is a documentary and the other a narrative, both I highly recommend once they're available to watch near you or online. Anxiety Club (2025) Who hasn't faced anxiety in our …

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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST’s 2025 AWARD WINNERS and FlixChatter’s Top 3 TCFF films

The Twin Cities Film Fest, presented by Stearns Bank, announced its 2025 award winners Saturday evening, recognizing films and artists across 10 top categories. I wasn't able to attend the awards ceremony, but congrats to all the winners!!👏🏆⭐ Top Honors, Best Narrative Feature, went to the evocative drama Hamnet, which captivated audiences at TCFF with …

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TCFF 2025 | Quick Thoughts on Chloe Zhao’s masterful HAMNET + Max Richter’s haunting score

Hello all! The first two days of TCFF have come and gone. It's been a hectic Friday, and I barely had time to blog today. Unlike previous years, I don't have the bandwidth this year to do a daily TCFF post, so my reviews will be timed closer to the film's release date. I do …

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Twin Cities Film Fest 2025 countdown – BUGONIA, HAMNET, HEDDA, RENTAL FAMILY, etc. + 10 Indie Films to Watch at TCFF this year

Woo wee!! It's less than 10 days away until the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) touches down! The fest runs from October 16 - 25. More than 150 films will be showcased in a split fest and hybrid format, utilizing both screen and streaming options. More than 70 films will simultaneously stream online via …

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MSPIFF is back! 2025 MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL lineup + A Conversation with Ang Lee + MSPIFF44’s female-directed films I’m excited about

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 …

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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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TCFF 2023 Double Indie Reviews: ‘Loren & Rose’ starring Jacqueline Bisset + ‘A View of the World from Fifth Avenue’

Hello everyone! I took a few days of blogging break as I just really needed it after the hectic TCFF schedule. Nice to get an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Savings ended last night. So I'm back with a couple indie film reviews I saw at the fest. As for the studio releases, I'll …

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