The first thing that strikes me about this film set on Floreana Island is that it’s actually based on a true story. The second is that it's a Ron Howard film, which seems unusual at first glance, as he’s not the filmmaker that comes to mind upon seeing the trailer. But as I watched the …
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FlixChatter Review – F1: The Movie (2025) – Brad Pitt’s latest is an immersive cinematic racing experience thanks to a full-throttle filmmaking effort
I grew up with a brother who was a car enthusiast, so I always had an affinity for racing movies. There have been quite a few movies made about this extreme sport, notably SENNA and RUSH, what sets this one apart from other racing movies is the unmatched, boundary-pushing realism thanks to a partnership with …
FlixChatter Review: DUNE Part Two – Denis Villeneuve’s magnum opus is even more mesmerizing than the first
After a three-year wait, the sci-fi cinematic event from Denis Villeneuve is here! I’m a huge fan of Part One, which was my #1 film of 2021, so I couldn’t wait for Part Two. Because this is a continuation of the first, not a sequel per se, I knew I could safely expect the same kind …
FlixChatter Review: THE CREATOR (2023) – a visually arresting sci-fi that challenges us whether AI is truly the enemy
It’s quite uncanny that this film’s release coincides with the week when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) finally reached a deal with AMPTP where much of the contract stipulations pertain to Artificial Intelligence. Writers, as well as many in the creative industry, have valid reasons to fear, or at least worry about their jobs …
THIS JUST IN! The breathtaking trailer of DUNE Part 2 + tidbits on the new cast members: Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux & Christopher Walken
Woo wee!!! Thank you WARNER BROS + Denis Villeneuve for brightening up this sleepy hump day with this glorious new trailer. I had already been anticipating it since the brief teaser yesterday promised us a longer trailer and it came exactly on time as promised at 9 AM PT/11 AM CST. Behold… https://youtu.be/Way9Dexny3w OH MY! …
Five favorite scenes of Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE Part 1 – in anticipation of Part 2
Taking a bit of a break from reviewing #MSPIFF movies as I had too much going on today to work on any review. Wish I were at #CinemaCon this week! Twitter is all abuzz with footage of Dune Part 2 trailer which sounds absolutely phenomenal. Director Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya were …
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FlixChatter Review: DUNE (2021)
Few films are as buzzy as DUNE in the past decade and after nearly a year delay, its eventual release date felt like it crept up on me all of sudden. The press screening was packed, which wasn’t always the case lately as most screenings have been barely half full. But DUNE felt like a …
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