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15-04-2025
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Missed MSPIFF? Film fest is playing the 'best of fest' this week
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival called cut on an impressive run on Sunday with a screening of Singing Back the Buffalo and a handful of other films. It's a marathon, with hundreds of movies and screenings running throughout the day for nearly two weeks. Unless you drained your PTO, you probably missed some great films. Luckily, beginning on Monday, April 14, MSPIFF is presenting four straight days of the "best of fest" at The Main Cinema. The run includes documentaries, stars, locally made work, and a showcase of short films. Here's what and when you can catch during MSPIFF's "best of fest" programming. Find details about each of the films at the MSP Film Society website. Monday, April 14: Carnival Is Over - 4 p.m. Crocodile Tears – 4:15 p.m. The Last Journey — 7:10 p.m. Brooklyn, Minnesota — 7:15 p.m. (sold out) Tuesday, April 15: The Spies Among Us — 1 p.m. John Cranko — 1:10 p.m. The New Year That Never Came — 4 p.m. The Dance Is Not Over — 4:15 p.m. Feature Doc Jury Winner — 7 p.m. (TBA) Come See Me in the Good Light — 7:15 p.m. (sold out) Wednesday, April 16: Short film winners — 1 p.m. Regretfully at Dawn — 1:10 p.m. From Hilde, With Love — 4p.m. Magic & Monsters — 4:15 p.m. Four Mothers — 7:10 p.m. The People's Way — 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 17: Acts of Reparation — 1 p.m. Unholy Communion — 1:10 p.m. TBA — 4 p.m. The Fun-Raiser — 4:15 p.m. Waves —7 p.m. The Wedding Banquet — 7:10 p.m. (theatrical run starts on Friday) Movies from MSPIFF starting theatrical runs: The Friend — began last week The Ballad of Wallis Island — begins 4/14 The Way, My Way — begins 4/14 The Wedding Banquet — begins 4/18 One to One: John & Yoko — begins 4/18 The Legend of Ochi — begins 4/25 The Shrouds — begins 4/25 Friendship — begins 5/9
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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10 movies you should see during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) kicks off 12 days of non-stop movies on April 2. This year, the fest includes more than 200 films featuring big-name stars, hidden gems, happy hours, panel discussions, and loads of films with Minnesota connections. Across the programming, more than a third of the films have connections to the state, a third are directed by women, and a third are the work of first- or second-time directors. It offers the chance to see exciting films that might not otherwise get the spotlight in Twin Cities theaters. Here's a look at 10 films that are worth tracking down at the fest, which will have screenings at The Main Cinema, Capri Theater, Edina Mann Theatres, and elsewhere. The timely documentary opens MSPIFF on April 2. Directors Jesse Short Bull and David France explore the life of Leonard Peltier, the activist who was given double life sentences for the murder of two FBI agents at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. Peltier and activists have maintained his innocence, even after former President Joe Biden commuted Peltier's sentence during his last days in office. Screening: April 2 Part of the festival's MN Made roster, the teenage Maise accompanies her dad from Brooklyn to rural Minnesota for his father's funeral. Though, it's a bit of a surprise to her, as Maise had been told her grandfather was already dead. Screening: April 4–5, as well as April 6 in Rochester If you couldn't get enough of Shogun, Director Kazuya Shiraishi's new samurai film is headed to MSPIFF. It, in many ways, has a traditional chambara set-up. An honorable ronin is pushed to the edge, even as he attempts to live a peaceful life. When there's nothing left to lose, revenge and bloodshed may be in the offing. MSPIFF curators say it's "very Shakespearean." Screening: April 4 and 7 When renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei was asked to direct Puccini's opera, "Turandot," at the Rome Opera, the experience was followed by director Maxim Derevianko. Weiwei admits he's not particularly interested in opera but attempted to create something new and lively. However, a pandemic and other obstacles turn the endeavor into a documentary that explores art, free speech, and the art of finding your voice. Screenings: April 5, 9, and 12 The festival has many screenings that are kid-friendly, including this new A24 film starring Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard, and Helena Zengel. Yuri is raised in a forest where they hunt the orange and blue monkey-like creatures called Ochi. When she finds and bonds with a baby Ochi, it leads to a fantastic journey that upends the community. Screening: April 5–6 This new comedy is getting just one Midnight Mayhem screening at MSPIFF before its theatrical release. (It's a similar situation for The Friend, starring Bill Murray and Naomi Watts.) The movie stars Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) as a lonely suburban man who gets a little too attached to his new neighbor, played by Paul Rudd. Screening: April 5 MSPIFF presents the world premiere of a documentary about Patrick Scully, the artist behind Patrick's Cabaret in south Minneapolis. It celebrates the life of an artist the film describes as a "dancer, performer, choreographer, LGBTQ+ and publicly HIV-positive activist." Scully and director Mark Wojahn will be in attendance. Screening: April 8 and 10 The Argentinian film is almost impossible to explain. A jockey suffers an accident, goes on the run from mobsters, and sheds his identity to discover himself anew. It's a comedy. It's surreal. It's a noir. It's got dance numbers. It's the kind of movie where the trailer does a better job selling its idiosyncrasies than any description could. Screening: April 8 and 12 This new documentary delves into the lives of three community organizers in Minneapolis who are looking to reimagine George Floyd Square and the impact it can have on the community. The filmmakers, who will be in attendance, say it's both a record of the work of these activists and a "clarion call to action." Screening: April 9–10 As the story moves forward, it's almost hard to remember that Alain Guiraudie's film is a murder mystery. It patiently watches Jérémie, in a powerfully subtle performance by Félix Kysyl, return to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss. It may be a sort of thriller, but its most potent threads probe the unrequited love between Jérémie and a surprising number of the town's inhabitants. Screening: April 9 and 11 Chinese director Jia Zhang-Ke has made beautiful films that offer thoughtful portraits of life in China, including Ash Is Purest White, Mountains May Depart, and the stunning Still Life about a town in the shadow of the soon-to-be-demolished Three Gorges Dam. Caught By the Tides is different, though. It takes 20 years of footage from his past films starring Zhao Tao (including the three mentioned above), along with newly-shot scenes, to weave a new story about a woman searching for lost love across space and time. Screening: April 10 and 13 The festival will honor Ang Lee with the Milgrom Tribute, which includes a panel conversation with the director who was recently given the Directors Guild of America's Lifetime Achievement Award. Among his many accolades, Lee has won Oscars for multiple films, including Brokeback Mountain, a film for which he became the first person of color to win Best Director. The celebration of Lee's work will include screenings of both Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain on April 6, the same day as the panel discussion.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Movies to see this week: 'Suspicion,' 'There Will Be Blood,' 'It Follows'
It's just under a week until the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) starts at The Main Cinema, but a few preview screenings are happening this week for anyone looking to get a jump on the fest. Outside of the fest previews, there are rarely screened exploitation films, modern classics, and the continuation of the Hitchcock Film Festival. Here are the repertory movies (and festival films) you can catch at movie theaters around the Twin Cities this week. Wednesday, March 26 at Emagine Willow Creek Genre Brain Melt is bringing something a little extra to its screening of Double Agent 73. The movie will be preceded by a Zoom conversation with Lisa Petrucci of Something Weird Video, a boutique home video label that preserves and sells movies that might not otherwise have a home in the transient world of streaming. That mission includes Double Agent 73 and other films by Doris Wishman. Wednesday's feature is an action/exploitation film starring Chesty Morgan that is pretty absurd. 9900 Shelard Pkwy., Plymouth ($6) Thursday, March 27 at The Heights Theater The Hitchcock Film Festival continues with a unique film from the master of suspense. Suspicion isn't his standard fare, packed with murder and mystery. It's a tension-building exercise in upsetting expectations as Lina (Joan Fontaine) and Johnnie (Cary Grant) get married without knowing all that much about one another. As it's revealed that Johnnie is a playboy without any money, Lina becomes suspicious of where the money comes from and whether he has nefarious plans for her and his college chum, Beaky (Nigel Bruce). 3951 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights ($16–$16.75) Thursday, March 27–Tuesday, April 1 at The Trylon Cinema The Trylon's run through the films of Paul Thomas Anderson is almost at its end. This week, his There Will Be Blood returns to the big screen. Daniel Plainview (an Oscar-winning performance from Daniel Day-Lewis) is a ruthless oil prospector, willing to do absolutely anything to find oceans of black gold. It remains a powerful, disturbing look at greed and American ambition. 2820 E 33rd St., Minneapolis ($8) Friday, March 28 at The Main Cinema While MSPIFF doesn't officially get going until April 2, the MSP Film Society is previewing some festival highlights this week for MSPIFF passholders. Those previews include Julie Keeps Quiet, the story of a 15-year-old tennis phenom (Tessa Van den Broeck) who attempts to keep her focus on the game even as her coach comes under investigation following the suicide of one of his students. Julie wants to become a star, but her silence will have consequences. 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis ($19) Monday, April 1 at Alamo Drafthouse It Follows has become a modern horror classic. After what seemed to be an innocent sexual encounter, Jay (Maika Monroe) can't escape the sense that something is following her. It's a tense and creepy film that takes the form of an urban legend come to life but also has unsettling things to say about youth and innocence. 9060 Hudson Rd., Woodbury ($11.86)Movie screening in the Twin Cities this week: Mar. 26: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) at Edina Theatre Mar. 26: 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour at The Parkway Theater Mar. 26: Women's Adventure Film Tour, presented by Fly Fishing Film Tour at The Parkway Theater Mar. 26 and 28–April 2: Princess Mononoke (1997) at AMC Eden Prairie (Mara. 26 only), AMC Rosedale (Not April 2), AMC Southdale, CMX Odyssey IMAX (Mar. 26 only) Mar. 26: Cult Film Collective Secret 16mm Show at The Trylon Cinema Mar. 26: Donnie Darko (2001) at Emagine Eagan, Emagine Lakeville, Emagine White Bear, and Emagine Willow Creek Mar. 26: Lost Highway (1997) at Alamo Drafthouse Mar. 27: Inland Empire (2006) at Emagine Willow Creek Mar. 27 and 30: The Room (2003) at Grandview Theatre Mar. 27, April 6, and 13: The Hidden Sound of Tango (2023) at The Main Cinema, a preview of MSPIFF44 Mar. 27–April 1: There Will Be Blood (2007) at The Trylon Cinema Mar. 28–31 and April 2: Mulholland Dr. (2001) at Alamo Drafthouse Mar. 28 and April 9–10: Julie Keeps Quiet (2024) at The Main Cinema, a preview of MSPIFF44 Mar. 29: Barbie (2023) at Minneapolis Institute of Art Mar. 29: Vive L'Amour (1994) at Walker Art Center Mar. 29–30: The Mummy (1999) at Emagine Eagan (Mar. 30 only), Emagine Lakeville, Emagine White Bear, and Emagine Willow Creek Mar. 29: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) midnight screening at The Parkway Theater Mar. 29, April 4, and 7: Bushido (2024) at The Main Cinema, a preview of MSPIFF44 Mar. 30, April 6, and 8: Meeting with Pol Pot (2024) at The Main Cinema and Edina Theatres, part of MSPIFF44 Mar. 30: Chuck Chuck Baby (2023) at Emagine Willow Creek Mar. 30–31: Grease (1978) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, and West End Cinema Mar. 30 and April 3: Inland Empire (2006) at Alamo Drafthouse Mar. 30: Napoleon Dynamite (2004) at Roxy's Cabaret Mar. 31: Licorice Pizza (2021) at The Heights Theater Mar. 31: The Velvet Vampire (1971) at Emagine Willow Creek Mar. 31: Mystery Machine at Alamo Drafthouse
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07-03-2025
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Oscar-winning director to attend 2025 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Fest
The MSP Film Society has called "action" on the 44th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). The festival will return in 2025, with the bulk of programming taking place at The Main Cinema from April 2–13. Highlights from the announcement include an appearance from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee and an opening-night screening of Free Leonard Peltier. The opening-night documentary recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, arriving there just a week after Peltier was granted clemency after a nearly 50-year imprisonment. The presentation of Free Leonard Peltier will include appearances from director Jesse Short Bull and producer Jhane Meyers. It'll be followed by a party at Sean Sherman's Owamni. The festival will also welcome Lee for the MSPIFF44 Milgrom Tribute, a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain, the film that saw him become the first Asian director to win an Academy Award for Best Director. Lee's appearance will include a conversation on Sunday, April 6, which will be followed by a screening of Brokeback Mountain, introduced by the director. The Milgrom Tribute, named for MSPIFF and MSP Film Society founder Al Milgrom, honors "artists whose talents put a distinctive stamp on every one of their films, who have been instrumental in promoting a higher regard for the art of cinema, and who have consistently made and continue to make critical waves at a global level." Lee has embodied those attributes in his more than 40-year career with moving, personal films like The Wedding Banquet and The Ice Storm, as well as big-budget productions like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hulk, Life of Pi, and Gemini Man. The fest will again include a slate of Minnesota-made and Minnesota-connected films, including Folktales and Speak, both of which appeared at Sundance. Other films on the MSPIFF calendar include Sundance award winners DJ Ahmet, Seeds, Sally, and 2000 Meters to Andriivka; Kim A. Snyder's The Librarians; and Julie Delpy's satire, Meet the Barbarians, among others. As usual, films will also be screened at other Twin Cities area theaters, including the Capri Theater and Landmark Center, as well as the Edina Mann Theatres, a new partner for the 44th installment. The full lineup of films can be viewed on the MSPIFF website. The schedule and presale for those events will be unveiled later this month.
