Welcome to FlixChatter’s first double reviews edition of 2026! Today’s theme is the directorial debut by a pair of acclaimed actresses: Kristen Stewart and Kate Winslet. The Chronology of Water is a film that tells the story of a woman who battles through childhood abuse, addiction, and toxic relationships, ultimately discovering her voice through writing. …
FlixChatter Review: Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) – Jim Jarmusch’s droll, eccentric dysfunctional-family triptych with a stellar cast
Welcome to the first new release review of the year! As many of us have just spent the holidays or the new year with our family members, the subject matter of this one should resonate well. This Jim Jarmusch movie is the first new release that I watched this year. His films have a …
2025 Film-Watching Year in Review (via Letterboxd) + MNFCA Award Winners
Happy first weekend of 2026, everyone!! My hubby and I just kept it mellow as I'm still suffering from my arthritis flare-up in my left hand that makes it a bit difficult to do many activities. We just went to brunch at our favorite pancake place and accompanied hubby shopping for new glasses. I'll start …
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Happy New Year! FlixChatter’s 10 Favorite Music Scores + Soundtracks of 2025
Happy New Year, everyone!! 🥂ೃ🍾࿔🎉🌟 Whether you're starting the day bright and fresh or you're still hungover from last night's countdown festivities, I thought I'd welcome y'all with music! ♫♪♬🎼 I'm still working on my Top 10 BEST FILMS list (coming in a week or so), but I've been thinking about some of my favorite …
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FlixChatter Review: The Secret Agent (2025) – A tense, vivid and surreal journey during Brazil’s ‘time of mischief’ with the magnetic Wagner Moura
When I first saw the trailer of The Secret Agent, I immediately thought of I’m Still Here, one of my favorite films of 2024, as both deal with the country's 2-decade military dictatorship. But that’s pretty much where the similarities end, as they vary greatly in terms of tone, style, and messages. Written and directed …
FlixChatter Review: DAVID (2025) – A stunning faith-based animation with stirring songs, but the narrative takes plenty of creative liberties
Animation is one of my favorite genres, and I like discovering new studios that give viewers alternatives to the big four: Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, and Illumination. The week leading up to Christmas, I decided to watch DAVID, created by Sunrise Animation, a production company with a full-service animation studio in South Africa. Apparently, it’s …
Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays from FlixChatter!
Hello everyone!! It's been quite a hectic week, which I'm sure many of you can relate to. I was still working up until noon on Christmas Eve, so between work and various activities, I have not had time to write much or post reviews I had planned for today. That said, I still want to …
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