Film festivals are truly a great place to discover new voices. This is Lilian T. Mehrel’s fantastic debut feature, created when she won the AT&T Tribeca Untold Stories grant. I’ve always been into mother-daughter tales, especially since my late mom was a single parent who loved traveling, but we never got to take a trip …
Tag: directed by women
MSPIFF 2026 Review: Don’t Call Me Mama (2026)—A tense, atmospheric Norwegian forbidden romance that’ll leave you shaken
One of the main reasons I enjoy film festivals is that they frequently expose me to fresh talent in cinema. Last Thursday, I got to know Norwegian writer/director Nina Knag, whose gripping, atmospheric, and subversive debut drama will both excite and frustrate you in the best way. The phrase 'Don't Call Me Mama' is never …
10 Highly-Anticipated 2026 Films Directed By Women – in honor of International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day!! I know I’m a bit late with this post since it’s nearly evening where I am, but honestly, every day should be International Women’s Day… why limit the celebration of women to just one day out of 365? At FlixChatter, I celebrate women every day by taking part in the 52 …
Short Film Spotlight: JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA – one of 2026’s Oscar-nominated Live Action Shorts
Happy Saturday, all! For those in the US and Canada, happy Daylights Savings weekend. Clocks "spring forward" one hour at 2 AM tonight, so we lost an hour this weekend. Thus, I’m keeping this post rather short. I haven't had the opportunity to check out all the Oscar-nominated shorts, but last week my friend shared …
FlixChatter Review: LIES WE TELL (2024) – A slo-burn, taut, atmospheric Gothic thriller set in Ireland
I didn't catch this one at MSPIFF last year, so I'm really happy to find it streaming online (Prime Video, Tubi, etc.). Set against the backdrop of Ireland's wilderness, 18-year-old Maud Ruthyn is grieving the unexpected loss of her affluent father, who left her the inheritance of the sprawling Knowls estate. It's not exactly a …
FlixChatter Review: H Is For Hawk (2025) – A well-acted drama that doesn’t quite soar as high as it aims to be
Everyone deals with grief in their own way. I lost my mom when I was 16, and it was tough, but I think losing a parent as an adult can hit even harder. After her father's unexpected passing, Helen (Claire Foy) gets lost in the memories of their birdwatching adventures and time spent in nature. …
FlixChatter Double Reviews: featuring directorial debuts of Kristen Stewart – ‘The Chronology of Water’ & Kate Winslet – ‘Goodbye June’
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. …
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