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 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 …
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 …
FlixChatter Guest Review: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (2026)—Light in substance, but this sequel still highlights the beauty of sisterhood
Directed by Susanne Bier Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing In 1998, Practical Magic debuted on the screen, later extending its life on video shelves across the country and eventually coexisting among the millions of popular titles on the streaming platforms. Then, in 2026, comes …
FlixChatter Review: THE UPRISING (2026)—Greengrass and Garfield join forces for a gritty, grim, and gloomy medieval folk hero’s journey
These days, it’s pretty hard to watch a movie without knowing too much beforehand, thanks to either a clumsy review or all the buzz on social media. With The Uprising, the confusion comes from its own marketing, which started using the tagline ‘The Rise of Robin Hood’ on some posters. The U.K. distributors muddied the …
FlixChatter Review: THE FIX (2026)—Liam Neeson’s latest redemption-through-violence thriller is brutal and overly convoluted
Liam Neeson is back in another intense action thriller, but this time, the 74-year-old Irishman isn’t the one doing all the heavy lifting. Instead, it’s his younger co-stars, with Zachary Levi, who’s 30 years his junior, taking the lead as Tucker, an ex-CIA operative who handles most of the action. Neeson portrays Larry, a seasoned …