FlixChatter Review: RENTAL FAMILY (2025) – Brendan Fraser is marvelous in a touching & funny fish-out-of-water tale in modern Japan

One of my top three picks from this year’s TCFF is easily Rental Family. My husband and I are hoping to finally make a trip to Japan next year, God willing, so Japan has been on my mind a lot lately. That’s why I was really looking forward to this film, directed by Hikari (whose …

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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST’s 2025 AWARD WINNERS and FlixChatter’s Top 3 TCFF films

The Twin Cities Film Fest, presented by Stearns Bank, announced its 2025 award winners Saturday evening, recognizing films and artists across 10 top categories. I wasn't able to attend the awards ceremony, but congrats to all the winners!!👏🏆⭐ Top Honors, Best Narrative Feature, went to the evocative drama Hamnet, which captivated audiences at TCFF with …

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Twin Cities Film Fest 2025 countdown – BUGONIA, HAMNET, HEDDA, RENTAL FAMILY, etc. + 10 Indie Films to Watch at TCFF this year

Woo wee!! It's less than 10 days away until the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) touches down! The fest runs from October 16 - 25. More than 150 films will be showcased in a split fest and hybrid format, utilizing both screen and streaming options. More than 70 films will simultaneously stream online via …

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