For its 15th year, the Twin Cities Film Fest in Minnesota released its 2024 film slate of more than 140 movies set to screen October 17-26, 2024. More than 70 films will also simultaneously stream online via the TCFF STREAMS platform.
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‘Your Monster’ – Melissa Barerra and Tomy Dewey Star in Modern Day Beauty and The Beast Romantic Comedy Film | Trailer
Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey in Your Monster by Caroline Lindy (screenshot / Vertical) In a modern day tale of ‘Beauty and The Beast,’ Caroline Lindy’s feature film directorial debut ‘Your Monster’ tells a charming story of an actor who finds a connection with an unlikely monster who suddenly appears in her life after a break-up. The film stars Melissa Barreara and Tommy Dewey in its two leading role.
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First Look – Clip at ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ Documentary Portrait of Rock and Roll Icon Randy Bachman
Takin’ Care of Business by Tyler Measom World premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ is a documentary on Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman as he tells the story of his rise to prominence and his search for his special old guitar that got stolen. The documentary is directed by award-winning director Tyler Measom (An Honest Liar, Murder Among the Mormons).
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Daaaaaalí! – Anaïs Demoustier Interviews Artist Salvador Dalí in Quentin Dupieux’s Bizzare Comedy Film | Trailer
Daaaaaalí (Music Box Films) Quentin Dupieux’s (Rubber, Deerskin) bizzare comedy ‘Daaaaaalí’ tells the story of a journalist’s struggle to interview renowned Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. The surrealist comedy world premiered at the 80th edition of Venice Film Festival in 2023, and went on to screen at other film festivals including the 2023 BFI London Film Festival and the 2024 Barcelona-Sant Jordi International Film Festival where it won the critics award.
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‘The Life of Chuck’, ‘The Substance’ and ‘Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal’ Win TIFF People’s Choice Awards at Toronto Film Festival
The Life of Chuck (Courtesy of TIFF) Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck wins the People’s Choice Award at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival which officially wrapped today with its annual awards. The People’s Choice Documentary Award went to The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal directed by Mike Downie; and the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award went to The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat.
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‘Dahomey’ – Stolen Artifacts Tell Their Story in Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winning Documentary | Trailer
Dahomey by Mati Diop (screenshot / Mubi) After winning the Grand Prix at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for ‘Atlantics,’ director Mati Diop’s second feature film ‘Dahomey,’ is a documentary blending reality and fiction telling the story of 26 historical treasures from The Kingdom of Dahomey being returned to its home country after they were taken during the French colonial period. The film features narration for the artifacts, as they tell their stories of being taken and returned.
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‘House of Spoils’ – Ariana DeBose is a Chef Terrorized by a Haunting Presence in her Restaurant in Creepy Thriller Film | Trailer
Chef (Ariana DeBose) in House of Spoils (Prime Video) Making their second feature film, writer-director duo Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down) helm House of Spoils , the genre-bending thriller film starring Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose as Chef haunted by a supernatural presence in her new restaurant.
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‘Good Girl Jane’ – Rain Spencer and Andie MacDowell Star in Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s Wild Coming-of-age Drama | Trailer
Good Girl Jane by Sarah Elizabeth Mintz Good Girl Jane, the debut feature film from director Sarah Elizabeth Mintz, stars Rain Spencer (The Summer I Turned Pretty) in the coming-of-age story based on Mintz’s life as a teenager.
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‘La Cocina’ – Rooney Mara and Raúl Briones Star in Alonso Ruizpalacios’ Kitchen Drama Film | Trailer
La Cocina by Alonso Ruizpalacios Based on the 1957 stage play, ‘The Kitchen’ by Arnold Wesker, ‘La Cocina’ is a kitchen drama set in one of the busiest restaurant in Manhattan, New York. The film stars Raúl Briones and two-time Oscar-nominated actress Rooney Mara in its leading role.
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‘Luther: Never Too Much’ – Luther Vandross Tells His Personal Story in Documentary by Dawn Porter | Trailer
Luther: Never Too Much by Dawn Porter (screenshot) From Dawn Porter, the acclaimed director of ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble,’ the documentary ‘Luther: Never Too Much‘ chronicles the life and career of the late R&B icon Luther Vandross. Featured in the film are fellow singers Mariah Carey and Dionne Warwick alongside archival footage of Vandross telling his own personal life story.
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Clint Eastwood’s JUROR #2 to World Premiere as Closing Film of 38th AFI FEST
Juror #2. Behind the Scenes Nicholas Hoult and Clint-Eastwood (Credit Claire Folger) The World Premiere of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 will close the 38th edition of AFI Fest at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre on October 27. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, Leslie Bibb and Kiefer Sutherland.
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Conclave, Nightbitch, and ‘Better Man’ Headline 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Lineup
Conclave (Focus Features) The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) taking place October 3–13, 2024 revealed this year’s lineup featuring 129 films from 40 countries, including 77 premieres, with 51% of the films directed or co-directed by women or non-binary filmmakers..