Directed By Alex Garland Written By Alex Garland Runtime: 1h 55min Annihilation, based on the book trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer, follows biologist Lena (Natalie Portman) join a group made up of an anthropologist, a psychologist, a surveyor, and a linguist to investigate a mysterious environment after her husband Kane (Oscar Isaac) returns from an unexplained year-long disappearance. …
FlixChatter Review: Black Panther (2018)
I had been looking forward to write a review of this film since I saw it a week ago. By now practically everyone has seen this film, as it broke all kinds of box office records. Normally I don't really care for numbers for a big tentpole films like this one, but I am thrilled …
TCFF Insider Series: NOBODY’S SON short film & my interview w/ filmmaker Brian Austin
It's time for another Twin Cities Film Fest INSIDER SERIES event! One of the perks of being a member of TCFF is you get to see various indie films on the big screen AND also get to partake in the Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards. This February, TCFF is showcasing a dramatic short filmed in …
Valentine Special – A tribute to the film-related influences that inspire ‘Hearts Want’
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Today is actually the only night where I don't have somewhere to be this week which is a treat for me. So my hubby and I are going to get some takeout from one of our fave restaurants (most likely Thai) while my hubby treat us w/ some chocolate-dipped strawberries for …
FlixChatter Review: 12 Strong (2018)
Review by: Vitali Gueron The movie 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers is based on author Doug Stanton's book Horse Soldiers, which tells the story of U.S. Special Forces and CIA paramilitary officers sent to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban, immediately after the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. …
FlixChatter Review: HOSTILES (2017)
After he finished with The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christian Bale has been busy starring in different type of roles and in smaller scope film than those big budget Batman films. While I respect his choices, I can’t say I enjoy many of those films he starred in. In fact, I hated both American Hustle and …
Super Bowl 2018 trailers: MI6 Fallout | A Quiet Place | SOLO | Avengers Infinity War | Westworld Season 2
Happy post-Super Bowl Monday! I normally don't even watch Super Bowl at all but this year my home state is hosting the big game so I can't help getting a bit caught up in the spirit of it all. Mall of America was practically a SBLII hub with the teams sleeping on opposite ends of …
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