2014 Recap: 10 Favorite Female Performances of the Year

As I'm still putting my finishing touches on my Top 10 list [it's really quite an agonizing process], I decided to turn my focus on the performances I love from 2014. I initially drafted about underrated performers who I wish had gotten more love, but I think I'll make that a 'Question of the Week' …

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2014 Recap: Top Five Favorite Movie Songs

Ok so I started making my Top 10 Films list, in fact I have my top 9 ready to go with just one more left to include. But y'know what, I realize I should wait until later this week as I have one press screening of a 2014 film on Tuesday. Now this one is a …

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FlixChatter Double Reviews: Beyond the Lights & Begin Again

Neither one of these two indie films was even on my radar but I'm sure glad I got to see them!  Beyond the Lights is currently out in select theaters and Begin Again is now available on VOD. Beyond the Lights  The first time I learned about this movie was when I saw a photo …

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Music Break: Beyond the Lights & Begin Again

This past week I saw two wonderful music-themed films and the soundtracks have been playing in my head since. So I figure why not feature both of them in one post since I'm planning to post a double review of them later in the week. Both films feature a female protagonist and both stories offer interesting commentaries on …

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TCFF 2014 Wrap Up & Final Awards: The Imitation Game, Time Lapse, Stray Dog Doc, Solitude & More!

Oh boy, what a thrilling, fun and exhilarating 10 days it's been!! Pardon the late Closing Night recap, I stayed up pretty late last night at the Closing Night party, as I missed the past few years' festivities. It's so awesome that this year we've got a great spot for our Nightly Mixer at the …

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Gearing up for Twin Cities Film Fest 2014 – Indie & Documentary Spotlights + Meet the talents in attendance

Finally! Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is coming tomorrow!! In the next 10 days, movie lovers in Twin Cities and beyond rejoice as TCFF features nearly 80 films, with a fun mix of highly-anticipated studio releases, with a bunch of indie films of various genres, some with homegrown Minnesota flavors! I'm glad TCFF has made a …

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FlixChatter Review – Jack Ryan: The Shadow Recruit

It's been over a decade that we saw a Jack Ryan film. Chris Pine now fills the shoes that's been vacated by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck in the fifth feature of the long-dormant franchise. The major difference is, this is the first time that the film's plot isn't based on a specific …

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