Musings on 2026 Oscar Nominations – SINNERS’ record-breaking 16 nods, this year’s egregious snubs + exciting surprises

Welcome to Oscar Nominations Day! Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees this morning at 7:30 a.m. CT (5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET)… Unlike last year, I actually am pretty happy with this year's nominations. There isn't anything glaring or head-scratching like Emilia Pérez getting 13 nominations. The biggest surprise of the …

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Trailer Spotlight: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE! – a punk-rock take on the classic gothic horror with Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale

With news that Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is returning to select theaters in North America for one week, starting today, we got a brand new trailer of The Bride! that sends a jolt of energy to a dreary January! I haven't done a trailer post in ages, but this one looks too good not to share. …

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TWIN CITIES FILM FEST’s 2025 AWARD WINNERS and FlixChatter’s Top 3 TCFF films

The Twin Cities Film Fest, presented by Stearns Bank, announced its 2025 award winners Saturday evening, recognizing films and artists across 10 top categories. I wasn't able to attend the awards ceremony, but congrats to all the winners!!👏🏆⭐ Top Honors, Best Narrative Feature, went to the evocative drama Hamnet, which captivated audiences at TCFF with …

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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 …

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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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Trio Trailer Spotlight – August movies I’d watch just for the cast: Highest 2 Lowest | EDEN | The Thursday Murder Club

Happy Friday, all! TGIF – it's been a hectic week, so I know I'm looking forward to the weekend! I haven't done a trailer post since May, which didn't feel that long ago, but that was three months ago! This year has been flying way too fast 😬 Well, since it's Friday, I thought I'd …

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Oldie but goodie post… Superman & Me | in anticipation of James Gunn’s SUPERMAN (2025)

Happy Superman week! Twelve years after Zack Snyder's Man of Steel came out, we finally get a reboot/reimagining of the Superman story, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and certainly a highlight of the 2025 Summer movie season. I saw Gunn's movie last night, and Superman fans ought to rejoice as it's …

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