Hollywood is desperate to find their next big superstar to lead big blockbuster films. The current crop of super stars are getting older; many of them are already in their 50s and 60s. They have been trying to turn actors and actresses into super stardom for almost two decades now, and so far, only a …
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FlixChatter Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die – Sam Rockwell lets it rip in this wild, wacky, chaotic anti-AI sci-fi satire
Good Luck, Don’t Die, Have Fun is such a bold and cheeky title that immediately grabs my attention. With Sam Rockwell as a man claiming to be from the future who holds the patrons of an LA diner hostage, I expected a wacky, bizarre sci-fi comedy, and that is what Gore Verbinski delivered. Known for …
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 on Netflix. 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 suitable environment for …
Musings on 2026 Oscar Nominations – SINNERS’ record-breaking 16 nods, this year’s egregious snubs + exciting surprises
Welcome to Oscar Nominations Day! Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees this morning at 7:30 a.m. CT (5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET)… Unlike last year, I actually am pretty happy with this year's nominations. There isn't anything glaring or head-scratching like Emilia Pérez getting 13 nominations. The biggest surprise of the …
FlixChatter Guest Review – 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026) – Garland’s human story and Fiennes’ artistry make this horror sequel a must-watch
Directed by: Nia DaCosta Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry The Bone Temple is the sequel to last year’s very good 28 Years Later, which was a fairly low-key affair as zombie movies go and much different than its predecessor, 2007’s 28 Weeks Later. A coming-of-age story dressed in rage-virus …
FlixChatter Review: MARTY SUPREME (2025) – Timothée Chalamet’s ping-pong dream chase is a frenetic, exasperating ride
Marty Supreme is my first introduction to the Safdie Brothers’ films. Josh and Benny Safdie decided to go their separate ways to make two different sports-themed movies. Josh Safdie took on this table-tennis dramedy, while his younger brother Benny opted to direct Dwayne Johnson in the MMA-fighter biopic, Smashing Machine. I was intrigued to check …
FlixChatter’s Top 10 Films of 2025 + Honorable Mentions
Happy weekend, everyone! It's that time of year again for FlixChatter's annual best films reveal. For the last ten years, I've been sharing my top 10 list in mid-January. This gives me a chance to catch up on FYC screeners and any films I missed in December. However, for 2025, I've almost finalized my Top …
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