Anemone will likely be known primarily as the comeback film for Daniel Day-Lewis after an 8-year self-imposed ‘retirement’ after he filmed Phantom Thread with PTA. Notably, this film is a family affair as it’s directed by Daniel’s son, Ronan Day-Lewis, and the two also collaborated on the screenplay. The ancient Greek term "anemone" means "windflower," …
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FlixChatter Review: THE LOST BUS (2025) – McConaughey + Ferrera go full throttle in Paul Greengrass’ fiery, action-packed docudrama
AppleTV’s latest feature is a terrifying inferno ravaging a town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. I didn’t realize until after I saw it that it’s based on a true story that happened in 2018, where bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig end up saving 22 children during one of California’s …
FlixChatter Review: Mr. Blake At Your Service – John Malkovich embraces his comedic side in this gentle, feel-good French dramedy
Not many actors can boast a career like John Malkovich. Seriously, how many have portrayed a fictionalized version of themselves in a movie? While most people probably remember the two-time Oscar nominee for his bad guy roles, particularly in the '90s, he's definitely done his share of playing the good guy, too, including this one. …
FlixChatter’s SEPTEMBER Viewing Recap + Mini Reviews + Movie of the Month
Happy October 🍁🍂🧡 It's been such a warm September that it barely felt like Fall. It's about 80 degrees as I'm typing this, and the forecast says it'll be 90 degrees, whoa!! I actually love the crisp Fall weather before it's suddenly brrrrr here in Minnesota! I'm excited for TCFF in a couple of weeks, …
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FlixChatter Review: Time Travel Is Dangerous – A zany British sci-fi comedy about a pair of vintage shop owners’ time-traveling adventures
I'm always fascinated by stories about time travel, and I have a soft spot for mockumentaries. Time Travel Is Dangerous merges these two concepts, making the premise quite exciting. Besties Ruth and Megan run a vintage store called ChaChaCha in Muswell Hill, London. One day, they find what appears to be a discarded bumper …
FlixChatter Review: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025) – A wild and funny rollercoaster ride with a stellar cast that rarely loses its rhythm
I must confess that I have a big blind spot in Paul Thomas Anderson’s work, as I've only watched three of his ten feature films: Punch-Drunk Love, Phantom Thread, and this one. Each of these films belongs to a different genre, but they all share a common theme of exploring flawed, broken characters, with dysfunction being a …
FlixChatter Review: QUEEN OF THE RING – Emily Bett Rickards delivers a knockout performance as a trailblazing female wrestler in this rousing biopic
Every year, there are tons of sports biopics, but Queen of the Ring stands out, even for someone like me who isn't into wrestling. A great sports biopic isn't just about the competition; it's about the individual who beats the odds to truly impact the field. That's exactly who Mildred 'Millie' Burke was—a young single …
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