Ah, the wonderful world of cinema… it lets me vicariously explore places I've never been to. Just last week, with The President’s Cake, I found myself in Baghdad, Iraq, and this time, My Father's Shadow took me to Lagos, Nigeria, during the 1993 national election. The movie kicks off with two young brothers, 11-year-old …
Documentary Review: André Is an Idiot – A cheeky, imaginative, and relentlessly joyful film about finding humor during the darkest times
I never imagined that a documentary on colon cancer could make me laugh so hard, but that’s what sets André Is an Idiot apart. From the very first monologue, the film’s main character, André Ricciardi, shares a story about, well, a rather embarrassing jerk-off moment at his grandparents' house, with all the juicy details. As …
FlixChatter’s FEBRUARY 2026 Viewing Recap, Mini Reviews of My Mother’s Wedding + She Said Maybe, and Movie of the Month
Happy March, everyone!! I'm having Spring Fever after a long Winter... It's not quite warm yet here in MN, today's high is only in mid 20s, but hey, at least the sun was shining! February seemed to have gone in a flash! It's a special month for me as my birthday falls on February 11, …
FlixChatter Review: The President’s Cake (2025) – A profoundly moving journey of survival through the eyes of a 9-year-old Iraqi girl
Sometimes you just want to watch movies to escape reality, but there are times when it’s beneficial to see a film that puts things into perspective. Watching a movie like The President’s Cake makes all my first-world issues feel minuscule, practically non-existent. Never has a school draw been so nerve-wracking. 9-year-old Iraqi girl Lamia and …
Documentary Review: ARTFULLY UNITED (2026) – L.A. Artist Mike Norice’s amazing mural project celebrates the power of art and positivity
I love street murals, and I’ve paid more attention to them ever since I discovered my friend Resa's blog, Graffiti Lux Art & More. She wonderfully captures various murals and street art throughout Toronto; I bet she'd be a fan of the murals by LA artist Mike Norice. This documentary gives me a glimpse into Norice's incredible …
FlixChatter Review: SOLO MIO (2026) – Kevin James wears his heart on his sleeve in this cute rom-com set in Rome
As per tradition, a ton of romance films come out on Valentine’s Day every year. I haven’t had the chance to check out Wuthering Heights yet, but since it’s been a pretty chilly Winter here, I chose the beautiful and sunny Rome over the dreary, windy, rugged moors of Yorkshire. This isn’t Kevin James’s first …
FlixChatter Double Indie Reviews: mystery drama ISLANDS starring Sam Riley and Irish road comedy THE SPIN
Welcome to another Double Reviews edition! This time it’s a pair of European films, one set in one of the Canary Islands and the other in Ireland. ISLANDS Sam Riley is one of my favorite actors, who I think is criminally underrated. I’m thrilled whenever I see him as a leading man, and he’s terrific …
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