FlixChatter Review: Power Ballad (2026)–Paul Rudd strikes a chord in John Carney’s funny, bittersweet tale of fame vs. family

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On June 7, 2026June 11, 2026 By ruthIn FlixChatter Reviews11 Comments

I’m a big fan of Irish writer/director John Carney; I’ve seen most of his films apart from a couple from early in his career. Having the eternally-likable Paul Rudd as a washed-up wedding singer is brilliant casting. Like most of Carney’s films, Power Ballad blends comedy and drama, using music and relationships as the heart …

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FlixChatter Review: Sing Street (2016)

On May 13, 2016May 19, 2016 By ruthIn FlixChatter Reviews35 Comments

Ahhhh... the 80s. Duran Duran, A-Ha, Spandau Ballet, The Cure, etc. I grew up with the bands featured in this movie, which adds the enjoyable quotient tenfold for me. I discovered John Carney a bit late as I saw Begin Again first a couple of years ago, then rented Once after that. I absolutely loved …

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