FlixChatter Review: Pete’s Dragon (2016)

I always try to keep a neutral expectation going into a film, and it's a lot easier when I didn't know much about that particular movie. I had no idea that Pete's Dragon was a remake of the 1977 movie until days before I saw it, and I didn't see the original (which is apparently …

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Trailer Spotlight: Terrence Malick’s ‘Knight of Cups’ starring Christian Bale

I don't usually post a trailer spotlight so early in the week, but I've been waiting for this movie since back in 2011! Knight of Cups was also on my most-anticipated films of 2013, alas it's Terrence Malick we're talking about here. But looks like we WILL see this one in 2015 as apparently the film will …

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TCFF 2014 Day 3 Reviews: These Hopeless Savages, 3 Nights in the Desert, The Well and House of Manson

The festivities continues at Twin Cities Film Fest! Weekends are always super busy at the Showplace ICON Theatres at the West End, but even more so with all the hustle and bustle of the TCFF crowds. A bunch of Midwest Premieres took place last night, featuring Q&A following films such as These Hopeless Savages, Old Fashioned, …

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