As Saturday Night Live enters its 50th season, it’s quite fun to revisit the day the first-ever episode went live. As so happens, I saw the film on the big screen exactly 49 years to the day it aired on October 11, 1975. Generally, I’m not a super huge fan of SNL and rarely see …
FlixChatter Review: WE LIVE IN TIME (2024) – Florence Pugh & Andrew Garfield create a delectable concoction out of a vanilla romance
With Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as the leads, it’s easy to see why We Live in Time is one of the most anticipated Fall releases. Both actors are at the top of their game and massively popular, and they’re definitely the reason to see this film. Directed by John Crowley from a script by …
Twin Cities Film Fest countdown – 10 must-see narrative INDIE FILMS to watch at TCFF 2024
Can't believe that the Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is less than 10 days away!! The Twin Cities has been blessed with glorious weather, no sign of the white stuff (aka snow, in case you're wondering) as temps are well above normal. A few weeks ago, TCFF unveiled the complete lineup filled with exciting buzz-worthy …
FlixChatter Review: THE OUTRUN (2024) – Saoirse Ronan superbly portrays a woman battling addiction in this year’s hidden gem
Saoirse Ronan is an actress I’d watch in pretty much anything. That’s the main appeal of The Outrun for me. I don’t usually go for addiction films simply because Hollywood has a history of glamorizing drug and alcohol use as a way to enjoy life, often hiding the harsh truths of addiction. Although some movies …
Documentary Review » Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – a fitting homage to an extraordinary man who redefined what it means to be a real-life hero
Certain actors hold a special place in my heart and Christopher Reeve is one of those, so I’m grateful that I saw this film on the big screen on his birthday on Sept 25. My first theatrical experience when I was a toddler was Superman: The Movie. My parents got divorced when I was only …
FlixChatter Review: MY OLD ASS (2024) – Maisy Stella + Aubrey Plaza have a nice chemistry in this coming-of-age comedy with a sci-fi twist
Directed by: Megan Park Starring: Maisy Stella, Percy Hines White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, Aubrey Plaza Fantasy dramedy My Old Ass is actress turned director Megan Park’s second full feature after the critically acclaimed The Fallout (2021). 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella), a spirited young Canadian adult about to enter college and semi-independence, is eager to …
SEPTEMBER viewing recap + Mini Reviews + Movie Of the Month
Happy October, everyone! Remember I said 'buh bye Summer' in my last post? Well, as it turns out, September was pretty much a carbon copy of August, temps were so hot up until yesterday (mid-80s Fahrenheit!) that I put off updating my closet to Fall wardrobe, ahah. I am looking forward to Fall movies, so …
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