Tag: Twin Cities Film Fest

PODCAST EPISODE 34 – TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2018

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 30, 2018

PODCAST EPISODE 34 – TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2018 I have a brand new episode of my podcast “Paul’s Trip to the Movies” up on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, My Talk 1071’s website or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s brought to you by T-Rex Cookie Company. The Twin Cities Film Fest is back with its…
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IN CONVERSATION: RUTH MARAMIS “HEARTS WANT”

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 24, 2017

IN CONVERSATION: RUTH MARAMIS “HEARTS WANT” The Twin Cities Film Fest is currently in its eighth year showcasing a variety of films over a ten day period. Whether you want Oscar worthy features and independents to short films and Minnesota-made movies, there is something for everyone at the Twin Cities Film Fest. Ruth Maramis is…
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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2016

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 17, 2016

TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2016 WHEN: October 19-29, 2019 WHERE: The Showplace ICON Theatre 1625 West End Blvd St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Every year the Twin Cites Film Fest brings an exciting assortment of films to Minnesota that may not normally get a wide theatrical release. In years past many movies featured like The…
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Movie Review: ROOM

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 30, 2015

ROOM Director: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Joan Allen, William H. Macy The opening night gala film for the 2015 Twin Cities Film Fest was Room starring Brie Larson, which also received the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival. Expectations were high, but I went in knowing very little…
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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2015

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 20, 2015

TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2015 The Twin Cities Film Fest is upon us, and executive director Jatin Setia has delivered one of the best line-ups I’ve seen from the festival. The festival runs October 21-31, 2015 at the ShowPlace Icon Theaters at the Shops of West End in St. Louis Park, MN. Setia and Artistic…
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Movie Review: WILD

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 19, 2014

WILD Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Laure Dern, Thomas Sadoski, Gaby Hoffman, W. Earl Brown, Michiel Huisman I first saw Wild at the Twin Cities Film Fest back in October, which was aptly fitting as there is a Minnesota connection tied to this story. Cheryl Strayed (Witherspoon) was living in Minneapolis before she started…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: A BETTER LIFE, THEY WILL OUTLIVE US ALL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 3, 2013

Here are two more reviews from the 2013 Film Festival. One short film and one film that is short. Both of which could easily be expanded into longer movies. A BETTER LIFE Director: Conor Holt Starring: Aimee Klein, Hardy Koenig, Bill Siderski Diane (Klein) can’t seem to let go of her husband as she must…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: GHOST LIGHT, THE SEARCH FOR SIMON

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 23, 2013

I mentioned in a previous post, I have thoroughly enjoyed attending the 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest. It has gives great exposure to a wide variety of films ranging in style, budget, subjects, and genres. You name it. Many of these may or may not get a wider release than playing at various festivals. My…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: WINTER IN THE BLOOD, TRUTH OR DARE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 22, 2013

This is my first year attending the 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest, and it has been a fun experience thus far. I have seen six films so far all ranging from big studio releases likeNebraska to smaller local films. I have been able sit in on a few Q&As with the directors and stars, attended some…
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