Images courtesy of Universal Pictures A lot of people are saying that rom-coms are dead, but I don’t think that’s the case, as it’s still quite popular on streaming platforms. When it comes to theatrical releases, though, romantic comedies make up less than 1% of what Hollywood puts out each year, so it’s clear that …
FlixChatter Double Reviews: Music documentaries ENNIO (2021) and The Sound of 007 (2022)
Welcome to another double review of music-themed documentaries. Both of them feature two of my favorite film composers, Ennio Morricone and John Barry. ENNIO (2021) Not many composers can create music that pierces your soul quite like Ennio Morricone. I first discovered this legendary Italian maestro through Cinema Paradiso, so I was excited to see …
FlixChatter’s JULY 2026 Viewing Recap, TV Review of ‘RIDE OR DIE,’ and Movie of the Month
Boy, Summer is almost over now that we’re already in August! But hey, given how hot it’s been this Summer, I think we’ll have a warm autumn. I do love fall; it’s the season that follows that I’m dreading. 😆 JULY VIEWINGS ON LETTERBOXD So I didn’t watch a lot of new movies this past …
Rest in Peace, Glen Hansard—My brief tribute to the Irish singer-songwriter
It’s with a heavy heart that I share a tribute today for Glen Hansard, who sadly passed away at 56. He was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident early Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Dublin. I’ve never had the chance to see his rock band. The Frames live; my knowledge of Hansard’s work mainly …
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FlixChatter Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)—Tom Holland is web-slinging through loneliness and heartbreak
All images are courtesy of SONY Pictures Tom Holland is one of those rare actors I've practically seen grow up right before my eyes. I first spotted him in the dystopian sci-fi film How I Live Now when he was just 16 back in 2013, a couple of years before he slipped into the Spider-Man …
Guest Post: Pan’s Labyrinth Appreciation—in honor of its 20th Anniversary & in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 2 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis Doug Jones is one of my favorite actors—not just in horror, but in general. Seeing him advertised as a guest for the first Crypticon 20 years ago is what originally made me want to attend, but unfortunately, because I was only 17, made just …
Mid-Year Recap: Top 15 Films #DirectedByWomen I saw in 2026 So Far
I’m a few weeks late in posting this, but I think it’s still a good time to update you on my 52-Films-By-Women challenge of the year so far. I added five more films this month, so I’ve completed 37 out of 52, so there are only 15 more to go until the end of 2026. …
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