FlixChatter Review: Queen of Katwe (2016)

When I first saw the trailer, I was so moved by it that I actually teared up. Well, the film proved to live up to its preview, it's the kind of feel-good, inspiring film that will make you want to get up and cheer. The story follows its protagonist Phiona Mutesi (newcomer Madina Nalwanga), a …

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Everybody’s Chattin’ + First Look of ‘Queen of Katwe’ + ‘Free Fire’

Happy Wednesday everybody! I'm still high from seeing the first look of my dahling Sam Riley in Ben Wheatley's new movie (more of that below). It's been ages since I see anything new with him on social media… ah the peril of loving an underrated actor. But y'know what they say, you can't choose who …

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Indie Weekend Roundup: The Reluctant Fundamentalist review

It's the last weekend of MSPfest and it's been great watching a bunch of indie films. Saw The Hunt last night and this is my initial reaction: Well-crafted & well-acted Danish thriller The Hunt is taut and extremely unsettling. It's one of those films that REALLY got under my skin. — FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) April 29, …

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