TCFF

REVIEW: ‘Small Town Girl’ could have achieved more by doing less

October 22, 2026

Executive Director Leila Montoya shares her review of Minnesota film “Small Town Girl,” which premiered at the Twin Cities Film Fest Oct. 16.
TCFF: ‘Hurricanna’ is a deeply depressing story, dressed up in a demi push-up bra

October 18, 2026

Senior CME Grace Woelfel gives her review of the Midwest premiere of “Hurricanna” at the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest.
TCFF: ‘Morelife’ makes for thoughtful, meandering reflection on suicide

October 18, 2026

Managing Editor Kevin Lynch provides his review of “Morelife,” which premiered at TCFF Saturday.
TCFF: John Malkovich shines in buddy-cop heartbreaker ‘Wild Horse Nine’

October 17, 2026

Managing Editor Kevin Lynch provides his review of director Martin McDonagh’s latest film, “Wild Horse Nine.”
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.