I always find it fascinating when well-known artists, like actors and musicians, mention in interviews that they never intended to end up in their current careers. Whether it’s due to an injury, unexpected life events, or simply a change of heart, at some point, they shifted to the profession they’re now recognized for. This was …
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FlixChatter Review: TOW (2025) – Rose Byrne does her best to elevate this uneven and sentimental tale of a woman facing homelessness
Rose Byrne seems to be on a roll playing overwhelmed or unraveling mothers in recent years. She plays a mother of three navigating a mid-life crisis in AppleTV+ series Platonic, and became a first-time Oscar nominee with If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. This time around, she takes on the role of a homeless …
20 Memorable but Overlooked Movie Performances of 2023
I had planned to do various end-of-year lists before I post my Top 10 Movies of the Year, but I just haven't gotten around to it. But the one list that's been pressing on my mind all through award season is regarding my favorite performances that aren't getting enough love from pundits and voters alike. …
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FlixChatter Review: The Holdovers (2023) – Alexander Payne’s funny and poignant drama is a new holiday classic
As Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, there is undoubtedly a slew of manufactured ‘feel-good’ movies that capitalize on the commercialized holiday season. Well, Alexander Payne has crafted a new holiday classic and what makes this one extra special is the focus on desolate people and the authentic human connections formed when they least expect …