Boy, Summer is almost over now that we’re already in August! But hey, given how hot it’s been this Summer, I think we’ll have a warm autumn. I do love fall; it’s the season that follows that I’m dreading. 😆 JULY VIEWINGS ON LETTERBOXD So I didn’t watch a lot of new movies this past …
Rest in Peace, Glen Hansard—My brief tribute to the Irish singer-songwriter
It’s with a heavy heart that I share a tribute today for Glen Hansard, who sadly passed away at 56. He was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident early Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Dublin. I’ve never had the chance to see his rock band. The Frames live; my knowledge of Hansard’s work mainly …
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FlixChatter Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)—Tom Holland is web-slinging through loneliness and heartbreak
All images are courtesy of SONY Pictures Tom Holland is one of those rare actors I've practically seen grow up right before my eyes. I first spotted him in the dystopian sci-fi film How I Live Now when he was just 16 back in 2013, a couple of years before he slipped into the Spider-Man …
Guest Post: Pan’s Labyrinth Appreciation—in honor of its 20th Anniversary & in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 2 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis Doug Jones is one of my favorite actors—not just in horror, but in general. Seeing him advertised as a guest for the first Crypticon 20 years ago is what originally made me want to attend, but unfortunately, because I was only 17, made just …
Mid-Year Recap: Top 15 Films #DirectedByWomen I saw in 2026 So Far
I’m a few weeks late in posting this, but I think it’s still a good time to update you on my 52-Films-By-Women challenge of the year so far. I added five more films this month, so I’ve completed 37 out of 52, so there are only 15 more to go until the end of 2026. …
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FlixChatter Review: Netflix’s Voicemails for Isabelle (2026)—Love in the time of loss: Zoey Deutch balances grief and romance
Netflix rom-coms don’t have a good track record, so I was a bit skeptical about this one. However, after a few friends said it was pretty good, my curiosity got the better of me. The blind-connection premise immediately reminds me of Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail, one of my favorite rom-coms ever. So I appreciate …
FlixChatter Guest Review: Send Help (2026) – Sam Raimi returns to his signature blend of horror and humor, featuring a brilliant Rachel McAdams
Director Sam Raimi first established his career with the 1981 low-budget horror classic, Evil Dead, launching a franchise that even saw a new theatrical installment this year. Unlike many directors whose roots are in horror, Raimi successfully expanded into other genres, most notably helming the blockbuster Spider-Man trilogy in the 2000s. My most recent experience …