I always find it fascinating when well-known artists, like actors and musicians, mention in interviews that they never intended to end up in their current careers. Whether it’s due to an injury, unexpected life events, or simply a change of heart, at some point, they shifted to the profession they’re now recognized for. This was …
FlixChatter Guest TV Review: BEEF Season 2—Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton are the MVPs in this binge-worthy Netflix dark dramedy series
The first season of Beef achieved something that’s rare in Hollywood. A TV series with two Asian American leads that wasn’t about martial arts action or silly stereotype comedy. It was about two regular people who happen to be Asian Americans, and they live regular lives like most Americans. They also have issues, and the …
FlixChatter Review: A Mosquito in the Ear (2026)—An emotionally authentic adoption story that avoids the white savior trope
When you picture a graphic novel, you probably don’t think of an adoption drama. A Mosquito in the Ear is based on the Italian graphic novel Una Zanzara nell’Orecchio, created by Andrea Ferraris. The story is based on Ferrari's own journey of adopting her daughter from India. I was curious about the title's meaning, and …
FlixChatter Review: ONE NIGHT ONLY (2026)—Monica Barbaro is luminous in this absurd dystopian rom-com with a polarizing twist
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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