Why are some of the funniest performers often the ones who left us in such heartbreaking ways? John Belushi, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, John Ritter, and Robin Williams all left us way too early, some in tragic ways. John Candy: I Like Me documentary takes a look at the life and legacy of the legendary …
Month: October 2025
TCFF 2025 | Quick Thoughts on Chloe Zhao’s masterful HAMNET + Max Richter’s haunting score
Hello all! The first two days of TCFF have come and gone. It's been a hectic Friday, and I barely had time to blog today. Unlike previous years, I don't have the bandwidth this year to do a daily TCFF post, so my reviews will be timed closer to the film's release date. I do …
Guest TV Review – ALIEN: EARTH (2025) – This sci-fi horror series boasts great visuals & an intriguing concept that treads new ground
The success of last year’s Alien: Romulus has ignited interest in the franchise once again. While I wasn’t a fan of the latest film version, I was intrigued when a TV series was announced. The series creator is Noah Hawley, who also wrote all the episodes and directed two or three episodes of the series. …
FlixChatter Review: Netflix’s STEVE (2025) – Cillian Murphy delivers a quietly devastating performance in this immersive and intense social drama
I gotta hand it to Cillian Murphy. The Irish thespian snagged an Oscar in 2023, and instead of jumping into big, flashy roles just for the paycheck, he chose to focus on smaller films that tackle social issues he cares about. He also served as producer in this one and the film he did last …
FlixChatter Guest Review: ROOFMAN (2025) – Cianfrance crafted a believable, sweet, heartbreaking story, boosted by solid performances from Tatum + Dunst
Directed by: Derek CianfranceWritten by: Derek Cianfrance and Kirt GunnStarring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield True crime stories typically illustrate the inhumanity of human beings, whether through violence, greed, or cruelty. And as voyeuristic creatures, we eat this up, gore and all, in a way that could only be described …
FlixChatter Review – TRON: ARES (2025) – The ultimate popcorn sci-fi experience with dazzling visuals, enhanced by Nine Inch Nails’ brilliant score
Can’t believe Tron: Legacy was released 15 years ago, which marked Joseph Kosinski’s feature debut. When I reviewed it in 2010, I had just started blogging, so it was the first time I used a rating structure. I gave it a 2.5 out of 5, mostly for the visuals and the fabulous score by Daft …
Twin Cities Film Fest 2025 countdown – BUGONIA, HAMNET, HEDDA, RENTAL FAMILY, etc. + 10 Indie Films to Watch at TCFF this year
Woo wee!! It's less than 10 days away until the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) touches down! The fest runs from October 16 - 25. More than 150 films will be showcased in a split fest and hybrid format, utilizing both screen and streaming options. More than 70 films will simultaneously stream online via …
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