I've been diving into a bunch of documentaries lately, and they're definitely one of my go-to genres. Daughters of the Forest is a genre-bending film that includes sci-fi elements blended with documentary filmmaking. It’s not a typical film where you just see people being interviewed on camera; instead, director Otilia Portillo Padua crafts a sensory …
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MSPIFF 2026 Documentary Reviews: ‘The Chaplain & The Doctor’ and ‘The Cycle of Love’
Welcome to another double review edition. This time, I'm showcasing a pair of uplifting documentaries I saw at MSPIFF that exemplify the power of compassion, empathy, and love. I enjoy tales of unexpected friendships that develop in surprising places. Betty Clark, an 80-year-old African American chaplain, and Dr. Jessica Zitter, a white Jewish doctor, work …
FlixChatter’s March 2026 Viewing Recap, Mini TV reviews of Bridgerton S4 + The Night Agent S3, and Movie(s) of the Month
Happy April, everyone!! 🌹 🪷 🌻 🌷 We've made it to Spring, woo hoo!! I know I said this every month, but March felt like a breeze. The weather has been a roller coaster! We got hit with a major snowstorm earlier this month, which took my hubby and me nearly an hour to shovel …
FlixChatter Review: THE ASCENT (2026) – An incredible story of a bilateral amputee’s journey climbing Mount Kilimanjaro that doubles as a true-crime documentary
Scaling Mount Kilimanjaro is a tough challenge, even for the best able-bodied athletes, but it becomes truly remarkable when a bilateral amputee accomplishes it. What’s even more astonishing is that Mandy Horvath ascended the tallest free-standing mountain globally without using prosthetic devices. The Ascent details Horvath’s intense journey in June 2021, and when she reached …
Documentary Dual Reviews: 2026 Oscar nominees – The Perfect Neighbor and Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Welcome to another dual reviews edition. This time, I’m reviewing two gut-wrenching documentaries vying for Oscars this year. The Perfect Neighbor Watching this movie really makes me feel grateful for the awesome neighbors I have. There are tons of kids in my area, and during the summer, they often play outside, just like the kids …
Documentary Review: André Is an Idiot – A cheeky, imaginative, and relentlessly joyful film about finding humor during the darkest times
I never imagined that a documentary on colon cancer could make me laugh so hard, but that’s what sets André Is an Idiot apart. From the very first monologue, the film’s main character, André Ricciardi, shares a story about, well, a rather embarrassing jerk-off moment at his grandparents' house, with all the juicy details. As …
Documentary Review: ARTFULLY UNITED (2026) – L.A. Artist Mike Norice’s amazing mural project celebrates the power of art and positivity
I love street murals, and I’ve paid more attention to them ever since I discovered my friend Resa's blog, Graffiti Lux Art & More. She wonderfully captures various murals and street art throughout Toronto; I bet she'd be a fan of the murals by LA artist Mike Norice. This documentary gives me a glimpse into Norice's incredible …
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