The reboot of the slapstick comedy franchise has long been in the works. Apparently, the franchise’s original creators, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, even wrote a script back in 2018 that’s meant to be a spoof of the Bourne and Mission: Impossible franchise. This 2025 one isn't exactly a spoof of the Bond …
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) – The 5th live-action adaptation of Marvel’s First Family still doesn’t live up to its name
The Fantastic Four: First Steps marks the fifth live-action adaptation to date: there are two versions from 20th Century Fox in 2005 and 2007, a reboot in 2015, and let’s not forget the 1994 low-budget Roger Corman version that never saw the light of day. I’ve only seen the 2005 version, though the most memorable …
FlixChatter Review: SHOSHANA (2025) – Love amidst conflict lacks heat, but this historical thriller is as devastatingly timely as ever
Michael Winterbottom is a prolific filmmaker whose work covers a wide range of genres, including action thrillers, political dramas, period pieces, and even broad comedies. The last movie of his I saw was The Trip to Greece, a droll, improvised travel documentary featuring Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan. It couldn’t be more different from Shoshana, …
FlixChatter Review: SORRY, BABY (2024) – Eva Victor’s unapologetically wry, quirky yet tender tragicomedy
Something unfortunate occurred with Agnes. But life continues on - at least for everyone else around her. The logline doesn’t reveal exactly what that unfortunate event is, and neither does the movie itself. Presented in a non-linear way, the movie is broken up into chapters with titles that begin with ‘The year where [something happened]’, …
TV Reviews: The Day of the Jackal (Peacock) + MURDERBOT (AppleTV) – binge-worthy series to add to your watch list
This Summer, I've been watching a lot more TV series than movies. Not sure why, but there is just a ton of good content on streaming. Plus, once you discover a great series, it makes it easier to decide what to watch when I turn on my TV in our home theater. My hubby and …
TV Review: A Man On The Inside (S1) – Ted Danson shines in this witty + funny series about aging that’s enjoyable for everyone of all ages
A good friend of mine, Becky (aka Prairie Girl), recommended this one to me, and I’m so glad she did. I think this is one of the most underrated shows of 2024 that should’ve gotten more attention. Netflix's A Man On The Inside (Season 1) Charles, a widowed retired professor, finds a fresh purpose when …
EMMYS 2025 – Musings on the Emmy Nominations + Biggest Snubs with TV Academy Voter Resa McConaghy
I knew the Emmy nominations were coming, but I didn't realize it was this week. It's a big night for HBO MAX (yep, it's back to its old name again, haha) as it outshines its main competitor, Netflix, with 142 Emmy nominations versus 121 for Netflix. This lead comes from the super popular shows …
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