Imagine if you created something artistic ages ago that you’ve completely forgotten about, and out of the blue, someone finds it and starts calling you a creative genius. I’d probably be baffled and a bit skeptical at first, but I’d also feel pretty flattered by all the attention. That’s the case for a New York …
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FlixChatter Review: AppleTV’s MAYDAY—Branagh + Reynolds’ Cold War buddy comedy is an amusing 80s throwback
Images courtesy of AppleTV I hadn’t come across this movie or even seen the trailer until I caught Kenneth Branagh promoting it on the TODAY show. The Irish actor/director somehow managed to sell the movie, so I watched it as soon as it dropped on Apple TV despite Ryan Reynolds being in it. I have …
FlixChatter Guest Review: The Dog Stars (2026)—Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller is a visually polished but lifeless dud
Despite an uneven box office record in recent years, Ridley Scott can still command a massive budget. His latest film, an adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel The Dog Stars, is a post-apocalyptic thriller that starts as a meditative study of survival and loss before collapsing into familiar dystopian violence. Set in 2035, after a …
FlixChatter’s AUGUST 2026 Viewing Recap, Mini Review of A24’s BACKROOMS, and Movie of the Month
Happy September!! Whew, just like that, summer is practically over… but it looks like the warm weather is gonna be sticking around for a while. For us movie lovers, award season is upon us as I've started getting those For Your Consideration (FYC) screeners, so it's an exciting time! AUGUST VIEWINGS I watched quite a …
FlixChatter Review: How to Divorce During the War (2026)—Lithuanian marital woes in wartime served with dry wit that’s uncomfortably relatable
Divorce is tough, even under normal circumstances. But for a Lithuanian executive, the timing couldn't be worse—she decides to split from her husband just a day before Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. How to Divorce During the War serves as my introduction to Andrius Blaževičius and is also the first Lithuanian …
FlixChatter Review: The Addiction of Hope—A seasoned actress grapples with the illusion of hope in this heartfelt indie drama
All images courtesy of Doilyboy Productions Movies about the acting world are nothing new, but in Hollywood, they usually lean towards comedy or satire. What's unique about the indie drama The Addiction of Hope is that it takes a more personal and authentic look at the life of an aging actress. Featuring Anne-Marie Johnson, this …
FlixChatter Guest Review: MUTINY (2026)—Jason Statham stars in yet another simple yet satisfying revenge action flick-o-rama
Directed by Jean-Francois RichetStarring: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Adrian Lester, Ramon Tikaram International action star Jason Statham once again graces the silver screen in director Richet’s latest action thriller, Mutiny. Now there’s nothing about this film that immediately differentiates it from my biased expectations—after all, it is a Jason Statham film. You know …