Boy, Summer is almost over now that we’re already in August! But hey, given how hot it’s been this Summer, I think we’ll have a warm autumn. I do love fall; it’s the season that follows that I’m dreading. 😆 JULY VIEWINGS ON LETTERBOXD So I didn’t watch a lot of new movies this past …
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Guest Post: Pan’s Labyrinth Appreciation—in honor of its 20th Anniversary & in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 2 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis Doug Jones is one of my favorite actors—not just in horror, but in general. Seeing him advertised as a guest for the first Crypticon 20 years ago is what originally made me want to attend, but unfortunately, because I was only 17, made just …
FlixChatter Music Break: Ludwig Göransson’s Best Film and TV Scores
I'm still thinking a lot about The Odyssey, so I thought I'd take the time to highlight the composer of the film, since the music is one of the best things about it. Ever since Black Panther in 2018, Ludwig Göransson has become one of my all-time favorite composers. I actually first heard his score …
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FlixChatter Review: THE ODYSSEY (2026)—Nolan’s directorial triumph meets Damon’s finest performance in an epic, engrossing IMAX adaptation
Nearly 3 decades of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking journey have come to this. Since his independent black-and-white debut, Following, in 1998, Nolan has consistently elevated the standards of Hollywood cinema. This time, he has made cinematic history by creating the first narrative feature entirely filmed in IMAX. I haven't read Homer's epic poem, nor have I …
Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 🎉 The Ultimate July 4th Watchlist for the Milestone Holiday
This Fourth of July weekend is particularly meaningful as my adopted country celebrates its 250th birthday!! 🗽🇺🇸 🦅 ❤️🤍💙 Image courtesy of publicdomainpictures.net It truly is a privilege and a blessing to call this country home. Even in these divisive times, I still feel like I live in the land of the free. Watching so …
FlixChatter’s JUNE 2026 Viewing Recap, TV Review of ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,’ and Movie of the Month
The heat is on!! 🥵 It seems like all over the globe, we're facing some crazy high temperatures due to a massive heat dome covering a big chunk of the central and eastern US. And it’s happening right before America’s 250th celebrations this weekend! I’ll be hanging out at my friend's place for a summer …
Guest Post: Hellraiser (1987) Appreciation—in anticipation of Crypticon Minneapolis 2026
Part 1 of 4 | Laura's countdown post to Crypticon Minneapolis When I first started planning this series, I knew I had to start with Hellraiser. If you read my Halloween post last year, you know the 1987 adaptation of Clive Barker’s novella “The Hellbound Heart” is my favorite horror movie. It’s a stunning, bloody, …
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