FlixChatter Review: JUROR #2 (2024) – Clint Eastwood’s engrossing courtroom drama has me feeling torn in all the best ways.

I actually heard about this film from reports that Warner Bros had somehow ‘buried’ the film as it was released with minimal fanfare in limited theaters with no plan for expansion. It’s really a bummer not only because it could be 94-year-old Clint Eastwood’s last film, but because it deserves to be seen by more …

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FlixChatter Review: The Outfit (2022)

The Outfit is a crime drama set in Chicago and the title is a double entendre as the Chicago organized crime syndicate is referred to as the Outfit. In case you're wondering, this film is NOT a remake of the 1973 film starring Robert Duvall. This one is is set in mid 50s Chicago where …

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TCFF 2017 Interviews: Lea Thompson, Madelyn + Zoey Deutch AND filmmakers/ musicians Jack & Kitty

There are SO many things going on during Twin Cities Film Fest! It's fun to see filmmakers and talents coming to present their films and see them do the red carpet interviews! This year I've a couple of bloggers helping me out not just in reviewing stuff but also in doing interviews. That's super helpful …

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Highlights from TCFF 2017 Opening Night… BREATHE, THE FLORIDA PROJECT & THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN

It's that time of the year again folks! Yep, it's the time when I basically made Showplace ICON at the West End as my second home for the next eleven days. And for the eighth year in a row, Twin Cities Film Fest always opens up with a bang! This year we've got such a …

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Guest Review: Why Him? (2016)

After being underwhelmed by the last holiday comedy I reviewed (Office Christmas Party), I was not particularly enthusiastic about seeing another one- especially one written by Jonah Hill and starring James Franco. Not that they aren’t both talented, but the majority of their collaborations have been stoner comedies, which have never really been my thing. …

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FlixChatter Interview with Lea Thompson on ‘The Trouble With the Truth’, career longevity in Hollywood and her directing debut

Though it hasn't officially starts until October 19th, the festivities of Twin Cities Film Fest has begun! Last Wednesday I got the chance to meet Lea Thompson just before her MN theatrical premiere of her indie film The Trouble With The Truth. I got to meet both Lea and the film's writer/director Jim Hemphill, here they are at red carpet that …

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