Directed by Jalmari HelanderStarring: Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake Every film has its place. In the classic sense, movies were created to escape, entertain, and create a visceral reaction from their audience – whether that be laughter, shock, horror and hopefully a certain sense of satisfaction. The Sisu franchise follows this path. Straight from …
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FlixChatter Review – WICKED: FOR GOOD (2025) – Despite strong performances from Erivo & Grande, the whole story would have been much better off as just one movie
The first part of Wicked was a pleasant surprise for me as someone who hasn’t seen the Broadway version and is generally not all that familiar (nor enthused) about the Wizard of Oz story. Jon M. Chu did an outstanding job in creating a wholly enjoyable movie, but still, I didn’t think the tale of …
THE RUNNING MAN (2025) special reviews from two points of view: One has read Stephen King’s novel & seen the 1987 movie, while the other has not
Welcome to this special edition where I’ve got my friend and site contributor, Ted Saydalavong, joining me to review the same film. Since Ted has read Stephen King’s book and watched the 1987 movie, we have different expectations and reactions to it. Did we end up with two totally different takes on the film? Well, …
FlixChatter Review: BLUE EYED GIRL (2025) + Q&A with writer & star Marisa Coughlan on filming in Minnesota + working with Beau Bridges
Welcome to a special FlixChatter post highlighting a Minnesota-connected film, written by an MN-based actress, Marisa Coughlan. I had the privilege of speaking to Marisa about the film, so scroll down to read my interview below my review. FlixChatter Review When you think of a coming-of-age film, you probably picture a journey that teens or …
FlixChatter Review: It Was Just an Accident (2025) – Jafar Panahi weaves a gripping tale of reckoning with collective trauma, culminating in a breathtaking final shot
One of the buzziest films at Cannes this past Spring is It Was Just an Accident, which took home the prestigious Palme d’Or. It took months before I was able to see it, but it was well worth the wait. This is my intro to Jafar Panahi, an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film editor, …
FlixChatter Guest Review: CHRISTY (2025) – Sydney Sweeney knocks it out of the park in a boxing biopic that presents a realistic depiction of abuse
Directed by David MichôdWritten by Mirrah Foulkes, David MichôdStarring: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merrit Wever, Katy O’Brian In real life, most people on the outside only get a glimpse of spousal abuse. As outsiders, we only see what leaks out beyond closed doors. But there is a bigger picture: the grooming, the control, the emotional …
FlixChatter’s OCTOBER Viewing Recap + ’52 Films By Women’ Update + Movie of the Month
Happy November, all! 🧡 Two more months until we're done with 2025, wow!! I feel like this past year felt like a blur… I wouldn't say it's been uneventful, but if we're talking about movies, there aren't major releases that made this year extra special. I am still looking forward to some award-worthy films in …
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