Happy September!! Whew, just like that, summer is practically over… but it looks like the warm weather is gonna be sticking around for a while. For us movie lovers, award season is upon us as I've started getting those For Your Consideration (FYC) screeners, so it's an exciting time! AUGUST VIEWINGS I watched quite a …
FlixChatter Review: How to Divorce During the War (2026)—Lithuanian marital woes in wartime served with dry wit that’s uncomfortably relatable
Divorce is tough, even under normal circumstances. But for a Lithuanian executive, the timing couldn't be worse—she decides to split from her husband just a day before Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. How to Divorce During the War serves as my introduction to Andrius Blaževičius and is also the first Lithuanian …
Special 2026 EMMYS Post: PALM ROYALE Costume Design Appreciation by Emmy Voter Resa McConaghy
The 2026 Emmy Awards telecast is just a couple of weeks away on September 14th. I'm thrilled to be collaborating with phenomenal blogger (who runs the Graffiti Lux Art & More and Art Gowns blogs), costume designer extraordinaire, and Emmy voter Resa McConaghy once again. In case you missed it, check out the Emmy 2024 …
Guest Post: Wishmaster (1997) Appreciation: A fun, creative 90s horror movie—in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 3 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis While 1997’s Wishmaster isn’t necessarily an obscure horror movie, it’s not as well-known as the first two movies we’ve covered for this series; I hadn’t heard of it until I stumbled across it in college while browsing Fearnet, a now-defunct video on-demand cable service. …
Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton: Remembering the ‘9 to 5’ Screen Icon and the Biggest Heart in Show Business
This week has kicked off on a tough note with the loss of a true icon, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday, August 25, at 80. Even though country music isn't really my thing, I believe Parton's impact goes way beyond that genre and music as a whole. I was so …
FlixChatter Review: The Addiction of Hope—A seasoned actress grapples with the illusion of hope in this heartfelt indie drama
All images courtesy of Doilyboy Productions Movies about the acting world are nothing new, but in Hollywood, they usually lean towards comedy or satire. What's unique about the indie drama The Addiction of Hope is that it takes a more personal and authentic look at the life of an aging actress. Featuring Anne-Marie Johnson, this …
FlixChatter Guest Review: MUTINY (2026)—Jason Statham stars in yet another simple yet satisfying revenge action flick-o-rama
Directed by Jean-Francois RichetStarring: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Adrian Lester, Ramon Tikaram International action star Jason Statham once again graces the silver screen in director Richet’s latest action thriller, Mutiny. Now there’s nothing about this film that immediately differentiates it from my biased expectations—after all, it is a Jason Statham film. You know …