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FLIXCHATTER FILM BLOG title: FLIXCHATTER FILM BLOG – Minnesota-based Film Critic Ruth Maramis review Films and TV series

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Film festivals are truly a great place to discover new voices. This is Lilian T. Mehrel’s fantastic debut feature, created when she won the AT&T Tribeca Untold Stories grant. I’ve always been into mother-daughter tales, especially since my late mom was a single parent who loved traveling, but we never got to take a trip …


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Welcome to another double review edition. This time, I’m showcasing a pair of uplifting documentaries I saw at MSPIFF that exemplify the power of compassion, empathy, and love. I enjoy tales of unexpected friendships that develop in surprising places. Betty Clark, an 80-year-old African American chaplain, and Dr. Jessica Zitter, a white Jewish doctor, work …


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Steven Soderbergh is one of the best and most prolific directors of modern cinema, effortlessly transitioning between genres. Presence and Black Bag are two of my favorites from last year, and this versatile filmmaker moves from crafting a family ghost tale and a spy caper to a dark comedy centered on an aging artist. Ian …


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One of the main reasons I enjoy film festivals is that they frequently expose me to fresh talent in cinema. Last Thursday, I got to know Norwegian writer/director Nina Knag, whose gripping, atmospheric, and subversive debut drama will both excite and frustrate you in the best way. The phrase ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’ is never …


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Travel can be pricey for most folks who aren’t billionaires, but it’s particularly tough for indie filmmakers who need to travel to create their art. Luckily for Simon (Tristan Turner), a struggling documentary filmmaker in NYC, his roommate and best buddy since 3rd grade, Bruce (Anthony Oberbeck), has a job at an airline that lets …


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