Reviews of films/TV shows/trailers
When I first heard about Baz Luhrmann's project to bring F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel to life, I have to admit I wasn't too keen on the idea. Then I read that he was going to do the movie in 3D, which prompted an eye-rolling reaction and a shrug. I mean, what could we …
Continue reading FlixChatter Review: The Great Gatsby (2013)
This one and In A World (review upcoming) are the last two films I saw at MSPIFF. I have been intrigued by The Hunt for a while because I've been hearing great things about it and Mads Mikkelsen's performance. Well, he certainly did NOT disappoint. The Hunt a.k.a. Jagten (2012) A teacher lives a lonely …
Truth be told, this is one superhero film this year I wasn't really looking forward to. I mean I LOVE the first film, and I didn't even hate the second one even with its set of flaws. But I guess I'm just a bit worn out with the character of Tony Stark himself, his snarky …
Continue reading 10 Reasons Iron Man 3 Exceeds My Expectations
Greetings, all and sundry! Allow me a few moments of your time in indulge the nostalgia of my youth. And broach a topic very close to my some may say, misspent early years. The Classic Double Feature. Usually reserved for Saturday matinees in the more austere theaters of the day. More often than not, theme …
Continue reading Classic Double Feature: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) & Compulsion (1959)
It's the last weekend of MSPfest and it's been great watching a bunch of indie films. Saw The Hunt last night and this is my initial reaction: Well-crafted & well-acted Danish thriller The Hunt is taut and extremely unsettling. It's one of those films that REALLY got under my skin. — FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) April 29, …
Continue reading Indie Weekend Roundup: The Reluctant Fundamentalist review
I must say that the main draw for me to this film is are the pairing of Charlotte Rampling and Gabriel Byrne. As it turns out, the casting remains to be the strongest thing about this film from newbie director Barnaby Southcombe, who happens to be Rampling's own son. The film opens with the protagonist …
Continue reading Indie Review: I, ANNA starring Charlotte Rampling & Gabriel Byrne
Happy Friday everyone! It's gonna be in mid 60s today, so that's sure gonna add an extra step in my Spring. Finally it actually feels seasonal this weekend 😀 Well, it's time for another Everybody's Chattin' post and this time I want to highlight reviews some of you fine bloggers have written recently. I specifically …
Continue reading Everybody’s Chattin’ – April Reviews Edition
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