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Cinequest 2026 – Reunion

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

What if, for one night, you could step back into the person you thought you were going to be? Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Wardriver

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

Dragged into a million-dollar cyber-heist, Cole finds himself targeting Sarah, a woman whose stolen fortune makes her a pawn in a deadly game Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Dancing on the Elephant

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

It is good to have friends all along the way in life. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – In Spite of Ourselves

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

I enjoyed the relationship between Hannah and Archie in all of its messy realness. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Borealis

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

A solar flare tears across the sky and in a blinding instant, every memory on Earth is gone. Civilization collapses overnight as governments scramble to seize control of a population reduced to instinct. Power vacuums ignite. New regimes rise. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Adult Children

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

17-year-old Morgan, who jump at a rare chance to spend time with her much older siblings—hoping they’ll reveal what it truly means to be an adult. Instead, she discovers they’re all just faking it. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Catane

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

Riotously inventive, hilarious, and brimming with charm, Catane invites audiences into a world where bureaucracy collides with community ingenuity. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Shorts Program 4: Animated Worlds

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

But I want to give you a taste of what the animation shorts program provides. So for short films, you get a TLDR review of each. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Heavens: The Boy and His Robot

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

A plucky young pilot and his loyal, snarky fighter-robot dive into a war-torn galaxy, joining a cosmic battle that will decide their fate. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Victoria

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Debbie Bretschneider

Victoria is having an exceptionally bad day, a complex life, and then has to take care of a sacrificial rooster. Are there solutions in the conversations held in a beauty salon? Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Shorts Program 3: GenreQuest

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

I want to give you a taste of what the shorts programs can provide, so this will be a series of review snapshots. Not every film in the GenreQuest program, and not an expansive examination. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2026 – Falsehood

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

Recommended for viewers that like a new set of thought provoking problems being exposed in a science fiction setting. Continue reading →

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Good News for Time Traveler Wannabes

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Ric Bretschneider

Happy to say that Time Travel is Dangerous will soon be available through streaming platforms! Shortly you can enjoy it in your own living room! Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Burt

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Ric Bretschneider

Burt, a 69-year-old street musician with Parkinson’s, welcomes Sammy, a young man claiming to be his long-lost son, into his home. The independent film explores their evolving relationship and the lives of flawed characters, set against a beautifully crafted black-and-white backdrop. It’s a touching narrative with impressive production within a limited budget. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Cast Members

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Debbie Bretschneider

“Cast Members” is a six-minute short film that explores the challenges faced by theme park performers when one of them lands a significant TV role, leading to existential questions and a musical journey. Created by sisters Emily Wilson and Sarah Wilson Thacker, the film could expand into a series, enriching the characters’ stories. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Cotton Candy Bubble Gum

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Ric Bretschneider

Carter, a 21-year-old mama’s boy still living at home, faces an ultimatum after his mom gets engaged to her vindictive cop boyfriend: secure a paid promotion at his internship by the end of the day or find a new place … Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – BAR

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Debbie Bretschneider

“BAR” follows five students during an intensive five-day program at the Culinary Institute of America, focused on distilled spirits and mixology. With rigorous training and testing, students aim for world-class certification. The film captures their personal journeys, camaraderie, and growth, ultimately highlighting their successes. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Debbie Bretschneider

The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand is a poignant film set in 1980’s London, focusing on an exiled Iranian fashion designer grappling with loss and identity. Through dark humor and emotional extremes, she navigates her past while spiraling into tragedy, culminating in an unexpected love story amidst her struggles for survival and relevance. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – The Dreamers and I

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Ric Bretschneider

This documentary is praised for its unique storytelling, focusing on young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley’s “hacker house” environment. Filmmaker Kenji Yamamoto captures their pursuit of the American dream, revealing their optimism amidst high failure rates. The film also intertwines personal struggles, offering an inspiring narrative worth viewing for aspiring developers. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Alien

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Ric Bretschneider

The film “Alien” presents a unique Russian science fiction story set in a Ural village, focusing on Lyosha, a hearing-impaired man seeking extraterrestrial contact after his mother’s mysterious disappearance. The film explores themes of alienation and connection, enhanced by striking visuals and a compelling mystery involving a telepathic girl who enters his life. Continue reading →

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