All We Imagine as Light is one of those films where it feels like not much is going on, but it’s actually loaded with deep themes. It explores friendship, isolation, class and religious divides, against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai. Granted I am not well-versed in Indian cinema or films set in Mumbai, but this …
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Classic Review: The Elephant Man (1980) – An appreciation for David Lynch’s heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful biographical drama
David Lynch passed away on January 15th, five days before his birthday when he would have turned 79. I have a big blindspot on Mr. Lynch, though I saw Blue Velvet when I was perhaps too young to see such a film and watched the Twin Peaks series back in the 90s. So the day …
Musings on 2025 Oscar Nominations – The egregious snubs + enchanting surprises
After being delayed due to the California wildfires, the long-awaited Oscars nominations were announced this morning by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang, live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. It looks like the Oscar-nominated songs won’t be performed at the ceremony this year. Instead, the Academy is choosing to recognize Los Angeles as the city …
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FlixChatter Review: I’m Still Here (2024) – Brazilian humanist drama is a reflection of resilience and not letting tragedy define them
I'm Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) is a striking film that takes us back to one of Brazil's darkest times in the 1970s: the military dictatorship. This painful chapter is filled with severe state violence, where any act of defiance can threaten both activists and their families. The film is particularly compelling as it’s told …
FlixChatter’s Top 10 Films of 2024 + 20 Honorable Mentions
Happy weekend, everyone! It's been FlixChatter's tradition for the past decade to post my top 10 list in mid-late January. It allows some time for me to catch up with FYC screeners and others I haven't gotten around to seeing in December, especially since I was traveling around Christmas. I'm always glad I did because …
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FlixChatter’s 15 Most Anticipated 2025 Movies
As the wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, my heart goes out to those affected by this harrowing disaster. Obviously, it's not just celebrities who lost their homes, but the film industry sure took quite a hit. To get Hollywood back on its feet, folks really need to hit the theaters more often. It directly …
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FlixChatter Review: The Wild Robot (2024) – A visually stunning animated tale filled with warmth as a robot discovers motherhood
A shipwreck leaves a clever robot named Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) stuck on a deserted island and must learn to adapt to its harsh conditions—and its wildlife–to survive. My biggest draw is that it’s from Chris Sanders, the writer/director of How To Train Your Dragon, one of my favorite animated films ever. Sanders wisely …
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