Directed by: Jay Roach Screenplay by: Charles Randolph Starring: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow Bombshell follows a group of female news anchors as they confront Fox CEO Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) for sexual harassment and attempt to dismantle the toxic atmosphere he created as head of the network. Previously they all had …
There are countless of stories of war that have been depicted on screen, whether narratives or documentaries. They are inherently fascinating to me, and I'm especially intrigued by stories of survival, especially when told by the survivors themselves, as in the case of this remarkable WWII documentary with a Minnesota connection. Told by U.S. Eighth …
One of the things I love most about blogging for Twin Cities Film Fest is getting the opportunity to see so many indie gems, as well as insights about making them from the filmmakers themselves. Filmmaker Laura Somers has been such a personal inspiration to me as a newbie filmmaker from the moment I reached …
Continue reading TCFF 2018 Indie Film Spotlight: RICH KIDS & interview w/ filmmaker Laura Somers
An eco thriller based on a true story AND it has a Minnesota connection? Well, even in a throng of fantastic indie feature films playing at the TCFF, this one is definitely a must-see! The film is an eco-thriller, the first to cover the deformed frog phenomenon that began in the mid-90's in Minnesota. The …
Review by: Vitali Gueron Only the Brave, based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, is directed by Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy, Oblivion) and is loosely based on an article in GQ, 'No Exit', written by Sean Flynn. The film stars Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Taylor Kitsch, James Badge Dale and features Jeff …
There aren't enough days in TCFF to post all the reviews. In fact, I still have a few more TCFF reviews coming your way next week, which will be interspersed with new release reviews such as Only The Brave, The Foreigner and The Snowman. Thanks to TCFF blog contributor Andy Ellis for these reviews. Definitely …
Continue reading TCFF 2017 Reviews: Little Pink House + The Ballad of Lefty Brown
When I first saw the trailer, I was so moved by it that I actually teared up. Well, the film proved to live up to its preview, it's the kind of feel-good, inspiring film that will make you want to get up and cheer. The story follows its protagonist Phiona Mutesi (newcomer Madina Nalwanga), a …
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