For the next two weeks the Twin Cities Film Fest moves into the cushy seats—and in-theater lounge, which actually has pretty good food—at the Showplace Icon Theaters at the West End. http://www.secretsofthecity.com/events/view/twin-cities-film-fest-opening-night
It’s always been called the Twin Cities Film Fest. This year, though, the annual event is making good on its name by moving into St. Paul. The festival will screen six movies at Independent Feature Project Minnesota, Thursday through Saturday. These 6 movies will screen in St. Paul as part of the Twin Cities Film …
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 …
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 …
