Welcome to another edition of FlixChatter double reviews. Today we're looking at two female-led indie films made by female filmmakers I hadn't heard of before. Shadows of Beirut Shadows of Beirut is a deeply personal story of a fraught family reunion. Written and acted by Tala Calil, who drew inspiration from her own life, the …
FlixChatter Review: The Love Hypothesis (2026)—Reinhart and Bateman’s electric chemistry lights up this swoony STEM rom-com
Fanfiction is a massive phenomenon that I didn't really grasp until recently. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood actually started as a Reylo fanfic—that's the Star Wars characters Rey and Kylo Ren (Ben Solo)—which was originally shared online in 2018 on Archive of Our Own (AO3), a nonprofit site that features over 18 million fanworks …
FlixChatter Review: A24’s PRIMETIME (2026)—Pattinson’s unsettling performance gets under your skin in this horror-infused, biting media satire
Back in the early 2000s, Dateline NBC was a ratings powerhouse that could pull in anywhere from 9 to 14+ million viewers on any given evening, largely because people didn't have many viewing options. Investigative reality TV To Catch a Predator attracted 7 to 10 million live viewers per episode, which turned host Chris Hansen …
FlixChatter Indie Review: QUEEN(S) – A poignant journey of an undocumented East Asian immigrant seen through an empathetic lens
Immigration is undoubtedly a polarizing political issue, and you could argue about whether it's right or wrong forever, but here's the thing that usually gets lost in all the debate: basic human compassion. We're talking about real people whose futures hang in the balance, and sometimes we're literally talking about life-or-death stakes. QUEEN(S) is written …
FlixChatter Review: THE WEIGHT (2026)—Hawke once again displays his exceptional range in this gripping, atmospheric period thriller
I'm always drawn to movies filmed in the Pacific Northwest because the landscapes are just stunning. The Weight takes place in Oregon back in 1933, right in the middle of the Great Depression, when the U.S. government was about to take control of the gold supply. The movie centers on Ethan Hawke's grounded, gritty performance …
TWIN CITIES FILM FEST unveils 2026 schedule, showcasing 110+ films—featuring Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy ‘Wild Horse Nine’ on Opening Night
Happy Friday, everyone!! Autumn Equinox is coming next Tuesday 🍂 … and almost on cue, this year’s Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) lineup just dropped!! TCFF unveiled its 2026 film slate Wednesday, with more than 110 movies set to both screen and stream October 15 - 24 in a hybrid format. The visual arts celebration, …
FlixChatter TV Review: Hulu’s FURIOUS (S1)—the darkest, twistiest thriller of the year goes beyond female rage
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards just took place this past Monday. Well, I’m convinced that FURIOUS will likely be the one to beat in the Drama category next year. I usually steer clear of stuff that's super dark and violent, but honestly, after reading all those amazing reviews, I had to check it out. The …