All We Imagine as Light is one of those films where it feels like not much is going on, but it’s actually loaded with deep themes. It explores friendship, isolation, class and religious divides, against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai. Granted I am not well-versed in Indian cinema or films set in Mumbai, but this …
Month: January 2025
Classic Review: The Elephant Man (1980) – An appreciation for David Lynch’s heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful biographical drama
David Lynch passed away on January 15th, five days before his birthday when he would have turned 79. I have a big blindspot on Mr. Lynch, though I saw Blue Velvet when I was perhaps too young to see such a film and watched the Twin Peaks series back in the 90s. So the day …
FlixChatter Review: Lost Ladies (2023) – Bollywood’s satirical drama takes a jab at the patriarchy with a charming, sharp-witted story about a bridal mix-up
I was looking for a female-directed movie on streaming and came across Lost Ladies (original title: Laapataa Ladies) on Netflix. Mistaken identity is a popular storytelling trope from Shakespearean times, especially in his comedies like As You Like It or Twelfth Night. While the misadventures of two young brides may appear frivolous, even absurd, Laapataa …
Musings on 2025 Oscar Nominations – The egregious snubs + enchanting surprises
After being delayed due to the California wildfires, the long-awaited Oscars nominations were announced this morning by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang, live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. It looks like the Oscar-nominated songs won’t be performed at the ceremony this year. Instead, the Academy is choosing to recognize Los Angeles as the city …
Continue reading Musings on 2025 Oscar Nominations – The egregious snubs + enchanting surprises
FlixChatter Review: I’m Still Here (2024) – Brazilian humanist drama is a reflection of resilience and not letting tragedy define them
I'm Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) is a striking film that takes us back to one of Brazil's darkest times in the 1970s: the military dictatorship. This painful chapter is filled with severe state violence, where any act of defiance can threaten both activists and their families. The film is particularly compelling as it’s told …
FlixChatter’s Top 10 Films of 2024 + 20 Honorable Mentions
Happy weekend, everyone! It's been FlixChatter's tradition for the past decade to post my top 10 list in mid-late January. It allows some time for me to catch up with FYC screeners and others I haven't gotten around to seeing in December, especially since I was traveling around Christmas. I'm always glad I did because …
Continue reading FlixChatter’s Top 10 Films of 2024 + 20 Honorable Mentions
FlixChatter Review: WOLF MAN (2025) – Blumhouse aims to give the classic monster an emotional makeover
Directed by: Leigh Whannell Starring: Christopher Abbot, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth, Sam Jaeger Coming off the new year and the holidays, it’s reasonable to have low expectations for a horror film debuting in January. After all, it would have had to contend with offerings like A Complete Unknown (2024) and Nosferatu (2024) – both of …
FLIXCHATTER FILM BLOG 