Movie Review

REVIEW: ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation delivers on gothic aesthetic, falls into clickbait trap

February 16, 2026

The opening sequence of Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” is filled with stress, discomfort and a loud Charli xcx song. That’s where the…
REVIEW: ‘Wicked: For Good’ doesn’t live up to the first film — much less its stage roots

November 23, 2025

Senior CME Kevin Lynch gives us his review of “Wicked: For Good.”
TCFF: ‘Lemonade Blessing’ brilliantly dives into the chaos of teenage Catholic guilt

October 26, 2025

Executive Director gives her review of “Lemonade Blessing” from the final day Twin Cities Film Fest.
TCFF: ‘Bugonia’ is a brave but boring failed experiment

October 23, 2025

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ new feature “Bugonia” proves to be an unsatisfying thriller commentary despite strong performances from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
TCFF: ‘Can I Get a Witness?’ is a lukewarm countdown of the time we have on Earth

October 21, 2025

“Can I Get a Witness?” takes place in a future world where answering that question is mandatory: your death is planned for you and happens…
TCFF: Documentary shorts double-knot family ties

October 20, 2025

These documentary shorts showcase the talent, culture and meaning that we can experience from projects often requiring little in the way of funding and, obviously,…
TCFF: Drama shorts make for medley of surprises

October 20, 2025

The variety of stories gathered by fest leadership for the drama shorts block was commendable, as evidenced by the eight-for-the-price-of-one enjoyment that I and the…
TCFF: ‘Christy’ is a knockout film we didn’t know we needed

October 18, 2025

In the Twin Cities Film Fest-selected film “Christy,” director David Michôd reveals the jaw-dropping true story of Christy Martin, who put women’s boxing on the…
TCFF: ‘Hamnet’’s Shakespearean sob story falls short of flawless

October 17, 2025

Oscar-buzzy new drama “Hamnet” features some of the best performances of the year but fails to effectively capitalize on its Shakespearean roots.
TCFF: ‘Good Fortune’ is no gift from heaven

October 17, 2025

Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut “Good Fortune” doesn’t deliver on the comedy its stacked cast would promise and never fully comes around to delivering a message…