I have a thing for Medieval stories. In fact, a few years ago, I was quite obsessed with the Wars of the Roses after seeing The White Queen miniseries. So when the first trailer of The Last Duel first came out, naturally I was intrigued! As a big fan of Gladiator, I know Ridley Scott …
THE EXPANSE Season 6 trailer – Amazon Sets Series Finale premiere
As Winter is just weeks away here in MN, it's gonna be hibernation time! So I'm glad there'll be highly-anticipated series to keep my hubby and I occupied! I'm still watching Apple's FOUNDATION, and Amazon Prime's WHEEL OF TIME coming on November 19th, but I'll certainly make time to revisit Terra and the Rocinante crews …
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Documentary Review: My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)
There is a saying 'not all heroes/heroines wear capes'… well it can't be more aptly bestowed upon Pauli Murray. Most people probably haven't even heard of Pauli, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist and poet who influenced two former Supreme Court Justices, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall. Now, I didn't get to the US until …
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FlixChatter Review – KATE (2021)
Female super assassins seem to be a hot genre within the last year or so. Netflix has produced some well-known ones, including The Old Guard and Gun Powder Milkshake. In theaters, there were films like Ava and The Protégé. Joining the club is the newest assassin and her name is Kate. In Osaka, Japan, Kate …
TWIN CITIES FILM FEST unveils 2021 lineup + my recommendations
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH HEADLINES OPENER THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN; KENNETH BRANAGH’S FESTIVAL HIT BELFAST NAMED 2021 CLOSING NIGHT SELECTION October is always a special time of year for me. No, not because it's Halloween season, but because Twin Cities Film Fest is upon us! TCFF returns this year with a hybrid program showcasing a …
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FlixChatter Review: NO TIME TO DIE (2021)
For Bond fans, it has been a long seven year itch since we last saw a new Bond movie on the big screen. Delayed 2.5 years since April 2020, it's been quite an arduous waiting game… there's even a rumor at one point that Bond might be coming via a streaming service [gasp!] Well I …
September 2021 Viewing Recap + Movie(s) of the Month
HAPPY FALL, everyone! I've actually put out my Fall floral decór with pumpkins on my front porch and swapped out my door wreath with sunflowers, pinecones, etc. Autumn is my favorite season here in Minnesota and we get such gorgeous Fall foliage this time of year, so we're heading out to a state park up …
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