Trailer
SCROLL DOWN
Trailer
Reviews
Reviews
“You really couldn’t ask for a better independent, low budget film. A great film visually featuring a unique and fresh concept acted out by some truly talented people. Twin Cities is what indie film is all about.”
“A modern Greek Tragedy with characters that are hauntingly compelling yet relatable. Twin Cities demonstrates many marks of pure genius in its script as well as in Ash’s directing. ”
“A far more interesting film than La La Land at less than 3 percent of the budget. The trademark irony of fellow Minneapolis favorite sons the Cohen brothers seems toothless compared to Ash, whose sensibility is a mixture of Kafka and Kierkegaard. ”
“A most unusual indie feature that takes some huge risks in the structure of its screenplay, the motivations of its characters, and the atmosphere of its story. I am in admiration of the sheer audacity of the storytelling. There is no denying the filmmaking skill and originality on display here. A must-see (and more than once). ”
“A heartbreakingly beautiful film that delves deep into the recesses of humanity and serves up a bittersweet serving of grief, joy, love and so much more without ever missing a comedic beat. A masterful example of indie storytelling. Twin Cities has all the trappings of a classic.”
“Ash’s writing and directing draws such immediate, specific, and emotionally compelling performances from his leads that scene after scene grabs you and does not let go. Masterful stuff. I hope this film will jump-start this ‘local’ filmmaker to national prominence.”
“Twin Cities features a mind-blowing narration and is a film to talk about around the water cooler at work, and sing high praises for within the indie community. This is an ambitious production and Ash is a true independent filmmaker. ”
“Good writing, good acting, a sudden shocker and a super-twist make this a film worth seeing. It’s a puzzle, but so elegantly crafted you’re exhilarated rather than frustrated.”
“It’s encouraging to see a filmmaker take on such an ambitious storyline. In an age where movie making sometimes seems like a race to the bottom, it’s good to witness something that invites the audience ponder its nuances and meaning. Let’s hope we see more like it. ”
“The success of Ash’s script and direction is his trust in the audience, something so few filmmakers tend to have. A genuinely provocative experience that will surely challenge viewers and that is something too few films do. ”
“Twin Cities is a well thought out, carefully executed movie that does everything you might and should love about independent film. Through its amazing acting, clever writing, and strong editing it is a film that makes you think, keeps you entertained, and most of all makes you feel and care in a way that all the great ones do. It’s an incredible film. A must see.”
“This film is a lot deeper than anyone will expect. As you get into it, it gets really interesting, all over the place. Ash has an impeccable eye for crafting an intriguing narrative without it dropping into pretentiousness. This is one of those indie dramas that popped. It’s fascinating.”
“Twin Cities lives into its well-earned moments of heart and humor, honesty and authenticity partly owing to Ash’s wonderful script and partly owing to wonderful performances from both Bethany Ford Binkley and Clarence Wethern. This is a smart and insightful drama that doesn’t compromise its integrity for Hallmark greeting card moments or Hollywood’s tendency toward stylized storylines and endings.”
“I loved this film. It is beautifully acted and wonderfully not a typical Hollywood film, but the work of a talented filmmaker with a unique vision that should be experienced. ”
Director Dave Ash
“Twin Cities is a revelation and a cinematic indie achievement. A great multi-faceted movie about love and loss. It is filled with warmth, wit, and real emotion and is a wonderfully creative cinematic experience. A film of such depth and quality that it begs to be watched over and over again. Bethany Ford Binkley is completely mesmerizing as Emily. I have rarely seen such a commanding performance in an indie film. ”
Clips
Clips
Poster
Poster
The artist Clinton Lugert of THEY design chose to focus on the film's alternate perspectives as well as the rift in the primary relationship. This lead him to base the Key Art and poster design on the ancient Roman god Janus.
Janus, the two-faced god looks both to the future and the past and therefore presides over: time, transitions, gateways, and the beginning and ending of conflict.
In the film, Emily is an author who controls her own perspective on reality, which gives her a god-like quality. While John is dealing with beginnings and endings within himself. This visual is then paired with an intersecting Venn diagram to create a graphically simple, but successful visual statement.