A sarcastic thriller, The Bone Man is two hours of terrific entertainment jammed with superb acting, striking cinematography, and an intelligent plot with unexpected twists that work on many levels. It’s exactly what makes great European indies so fascinating and watchable!

This film will be screening during  at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Film Festival:

Saturday, April 24nd, 10:15pm

Wednesday, April 28th, 9:20pm

(more info on festival website)

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A fascinating glimpse into the life of a little boy and his family in Pakistan, this compelling documentary-like film uses all non-actors and gives an insider's view of the land and lifestyle of the Pashtun people.

This film will be screening during these dates/times at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Film Festival:

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 6:00pm

(more info on festival website)

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From the opening credit roll, this beautiful and wonderfully well-told tale about the creation of the Book of Kells in 6th century Ireland dazzles with a cascade of light and color that burst from the screen. Tomm Moore’s striking story, Secret of the Kells, skillfully operates at two levels: it’s at once an epic tale straightforward enough for young audiences and a philosophical tale for adult viewers. The magic of Celtic mythology and the extraordinary beauty of the Book of Kells combine for the visual pleasure of viewers of any age.

This film will be screening during  at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Film Festival:

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 5:15pm

(more info on festival website)

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Breaking Upwards is playing as part of the Sabes Foundation Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival on April 15th at 10pm, and if you're into indie dramatic comedies, you'll love this movie.

In the film, real life couple Daryl Wein (director/actor) and Zoe Lister-Jones (actress) decide that after being in a relationship for four years something needs to change. Initially they decide to "take days off." They split up the week so they are only able to see each other a few days a week, and all contact is forbidden on days off. Their thinking is that they can grow together by spending more time apart. It works for awhile, but they become increasingly frustrated with their lives apart, and vent these feelings whenever they see each other. It's only when they are apart that they start to feel the love again. And it takes until they can stand alone before their relationship can succeed again.

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Being that this title is included in the late-night film series of the upcoming Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Film Festival, I figured I was in for something different. This movie has been billed as a "zombie buddy comedy with political overtones," and it certainly doesn't disappoint.
 

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Ana’s Playground won the “Best Live Action Short Film” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and “Best International Short Film” at the 2009 Foyle Film Festival in Northern Ireland (both Oscar-qualifying film festivals for 2011).

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28TH Annual Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Apr. 15-30, 2010
The 28th MSPIFF is set for April 15 to April 30 at St. Anthony Main Theatre. Nationally recognized, MSPIFF is the largest film event in the upper Midwest exhibiting cutting-edge film from around the globe to a broad MN audience. The festival delights audiences with a rare glimpse of films from all corners of the earth, patrons experience a variety of cultures, see first hand some of the best cinema the world has to offer, with the added bonus to rub elbows with visiting filmmakers.

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