Documentary Review: Andrew McCarthy’s BRATS (2024)—an amusing, introspective walk down memory lane, especially for Gen Xers

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me? Yeah, tell that to Andrew McCarthy. The fact is, words can hurt and they have the power to impact us for years, even decades. For McCarthy, these two words had stayed with him for nearly 40 years: brat pack. It’s a term …

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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 …

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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 …

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A sneak peek into the 8th annual Twin Cities Film Fest schedule

Can't believe it's just a little over a month away until the fun film festivities begins here in the Twin Cities! If you follow me on Facebook, then you'd already know that this year's film fest is an extra special for yours truly… yep, I'm still in a daze that Hearts Want is actually premiering …

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SEPTEMBER 2016 Viewing Recap + Movie of the Month

Autumn is in the air! It's been a rather cool September, especially the past week, but I LOVE the crisp Fall air as the leaves are turning. In fact we're going to drive up north this weekend to see some gorgeous Fall foliage. Well September have been quite eventful, thanks to Twin Cities Film Fest …

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FlixChatter Interview with Lea Thompson on ‘The Trouble With the Truth’, career longevity in Hollywood and her directing debut

Though it hasn't officially starts until October 19th, the festivities of Twin Cities Film Fest has begun! Last Wednesday I got the chance to meet Lea Thompson just before her MN theatrical premiere of her indie film The Trouble With The Truth. I got to meet both Lea and the film's writer/director Jim Hemphill, here they are at red carpet that …

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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘The Trouble With the Truth’ + Interview with writer/director Jim Hemphill

Just a month away until the film festivities begin, Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting a Minnesota theatrical premiere of the indie drama The Trouble With The Truth.  Starring Minnesota native, Lea Thompson and written and directed by Minnesota native, Jim Hemphill. Both Ms. Thompson and Mr. Hemphill will be present for a Q&A session following the …

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