Counting down to TCFF: Watch the films, meet the filmmakers

The Autumn Equinox has arrived for us in the USA and the rest of the northern hemisphere! Fall is my favorite season and this year there's something else to be excited about Autumn here in Minnesota! In four days, Tuesday, September 28 will mark the debut of the annual TWIN CITIES FILM FEST, premiering with …

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THIS JUST IN! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – Trailer 2

Apparently the trailer is up already, and by golly does it look epic! And the scene of the fashion-challenged Harry septuplet is in there, too 😀 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv_Aym8gW2Q Voldemort's power is growing stronger. He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore's work and find the …

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Just for Fun: Supply your caption for the latest Harry Potter photo

I've never done this before in this blog, but I thought it might be fun to see what you creative folks can come up with 😀 I can't wait to see the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows come November, and the second trailer is supposed to be up sometime tomorrow. With less …

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DVD Pick: Pillars of the Earth miniseries released in November!

Just a few months ago, I was rather bummed out that I couldn't watch this awesome miniseries that aired on the Starz network. But looks like I won't have to wait much longer now that the dvd is going to be released in late November! The Pillars of the Earth is based on the bestselling …

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TV-Watching Mondays: Chuck, The Event & Hawaii Five O

With the Fall season upon us, all kinds of new shows are coming out of the woodwork. For some reason, my TV watching has dropped significantly the past few years. In the 90s I watched a ton of 'em: Wings, Frasier, Friends, News Radio... man, those were fun! But last night I spent a whole …

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Musings on V-for-Vendetta: The Art of Acting Beneath a Mask

I just re-watched V for Vendetta this past weekend. I must've dozed off the first time around as I forgot much about the movie's plot. Set in a dystopian future of Great Britain ruled by a fascist government, it's a fascinating story as the 'hero' is a quintessential terrorist. Morally ambiguous? That's putting it mildly. …

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TCFF spotlight: Five buzz-worthy documentaries

I hope you find time to check out these five great documentaries the festival is offering, the trailer is available on each of the documentary page. If you don't live in the area, these are definitely worth checking out wherever you are or when it's available on dvd: Waiting for “Superman” 9/28, 7:00pm | VIP …

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