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Streaming Picks: LOU (2022) and CARMEN (2021) – These two female-led films directed by women are well worth your time

On By ruthIn FlixChatter Reviews4 Comments

It's the hottest week in Minnesota (the heat index is over 100 which I'm not used to) so I spend time hibernating and catching up on movies I've been wanting to check out for ages. Of course, I prioritize those #directedbywomen for my 52 Films By Women challenge (6 movies so far this month, woot!!). …

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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘Leave No Trace’ review + interview w/ writer/director Debra Granik

On By ruthIn Featured Actor/Filmmaker, FlixChatter Interviews14 Comments

It's been a few months since I had the privilege to interview Debra Granik. I'm posting this today to coincide with the Twin Cities release of her latest film, Leave No Trace, tomorrow (July 6). Thank you Minneapolis-St.Paul International Film Festival for the amazing opportunity to chat with the Oscar-nominated writer/director (forWinter’s Bone), at the MSPIFF …

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