Noah Morrow Review Blood Stripe Directed by Remy Auberjonois Written by Remy Auberjonois and Kate Nowlin Blood Stripe follows the struggles of a recently-returned-home Marine as she attempts to acclimate and assimilate back into the day-to-day routine of civilian life—battling both the crippling effects of PTSD and the awkward reception of those unsure of how to welcome her …
Review In Pursuit of Silence Directed by Patrick Shen The idea of silence seems easily defined, but Patrick Shen’s documentary unveils the intricacies of the subject to mesmerizing and enlightening effect and sheds much light on the lack of awareness most of us have when it comes to the effects of a lack of peace …
This morning, the Twin Cities Film Fest announced its grand finale events, which will include a visit from Orange Is the New Black star/trans activist Laverne Cox. She’ll be in town at the end of the month to walk the red carpet for the screenings of two movies featured at the fest.Free CeCe! Free CeCe! is a …
From Minnesota’s Northwoods comes a searing portrayal of a female soldier who, after returning from Afghanistan, struggles to deal with the crippling effects of PTSD. “It’s a story ripe to be told,” says Remy Auberjonois, an actor best known for roles in Mad Men and Weeds. He’s making his directorial debut with Blood Stripe. “There …
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Twin Cities Film Fest has expanded its programming to an additional screening venue in Saint Paul. With the support of IFP-MN, we are pleased to feature six screenings at the new IFP-MN offices (550 Vandalia Street #120) from Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, October 22. Check …
How does a scrappy little film festival become a regional tradition in less than a decade? The seven-year-old Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), an annual October gala in St. Louis Park’s Showplace Icon multiplex, expects about 15,000 attendees over the next 11 days. Executive Director Jatin Setia credits the success to innovative programming, a solid …
The 11-day film festivities begins tomorrow! This will mark my seventh year blogging for Twin Cities Film Fest and it just keeps getting better and better. TCFF has made its home at Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON Theatres in St. Louis Park, and this year TCFF will also feature a second screening series at the IFP Theater in St. Paul. …
Leaves have started changing colors, a briskness has creeped into the wind and the sun seems to be inching lower in the horizon by the day. Hot, lazy summer days recede into memory, even though remnants of those mini-donuts I ate at the State Fair seem to linger indefinitely. And although I acknowledge the passing …
FILM PANEL: Sound or Absence Thereof PANELISTS ANNOUNCED SOON! RSVP on Facebook A discussion with audio professionals on the impact sound or the absence thereof has on a film and its audience. ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film Fest events here: facebook.com/TwinCitiesFilmFest/events ** Download the Educational Events Guide: bit.ly/tcffeducates16 ### During the festival, Twin Cities Film Fest will host panels …
FILM PANEL: Directing the Story Saturday, October 22nd • 11:00am – 12:30pm TCFF Lounge – 1658 West End Blvd A discussion on the challenges director’s face when leading a production. RSVP on Facebook Panelists: Ali Selim PJ Letofsky Kiersten Dunbar Chace Pat Proft Moderator: Craig Lawrence Rice ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film Fest events here: facebook.com/TwinCitiesFilmFest/events ** …
