FlixChatter Guest Review: ROOFMAN (2025) – Cianfrance crafted a believable, sweet, heartbreaking story, boosted by solid performances from Tatum + Dunst

Directed by: Derek CianfranceWritten by: Derek Cianfrance and Kirt GunnStarring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield True crime stories typically illustrate the inhumanity of human beings, whether through violence, greed, or cruelty. And as voyeuristic creatures, we eat this up, gore and all, in a way that could only be described …

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FlixChatter Review: ANEMONE (2025) – Daniel Day-Lewis hasn’t lost his mastery & passion for his craft, as his son Ronan is still honing his directorial flair

Anemone will likely be known primarily as the comeback film for Daniel Day-Lewis after an 8-year self-imposed ‘retirement’ after he filmed Phantom Thread with PTA. Notably, this film is a family affair as it’s directed by Daniel’s son, Ronan Day-Lewis, and the two also collaborated on the screenplay.  The ancient Greek term "anemone" means "windflower," …

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FlixChatter Review: Mr. Blake At Your Service – John Malkovich embraces his comedic side in this gentle, feel-good French dramedy

Not many actors can boast a career like John Malkovich. Seriously, how many have portrayed a fictionalized version of themselves in a movie? While most people probably remember the two-time Oscar nominee for his bad guy roles, particularly in the '90s, he's definitely done his share of playing the good guy, too, including this one. …

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FlixChatter’s SEPTEMBER Viewing Recap + Mini Reviews + Movie of the Month

Happy October 🍁🍂🧡 It's been such a warm September that it barely felt like Fall. It's about 80 degrees as I'm typing this, and the forecast says it'll be 90 degrees, whoa!! I actually love the crisp Fall weather before it's suddenly brrrrr here in Minnesota! I'm excited for TCFF in a couple of weeks, …

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FlixChatter Review: Time Travel Is Dangerous – A zany British sci-fi comedy about a pair of vintage shop owners’ time-traveling adventures

  I'm always fascinated by stories about time travel, and I have a soft spot for mockumentaries. Time Travel Is Dangerous merges these two concepts, making the premise quite exciting. Besties Ruth and Megan run a vintage store called ChaChaCha in Muswell Hill, London. One day, they find what appears to be a discarded bumper …

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FlixChatter Review: QUEEN OF THE RING – Emily Bett Rickards delivers a knockout performance as a trailblazing female wrestler in this rousing biopic

Every year, there are tons of sports biopics, but Queen of the Ring stands out, even for someone like me who isn't into wrestling. A great sports biopic isn't just about the competition; it's about the individual who beats the odds to truly impact the field. That's exactly who Mildred 'Millie' Burke was—a young single …

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FlixChatter Review: ELEANOR THE GREAT (2025) – Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is decent, but June Squibb is always great

  June Squibb is a national treasure! It’s astonishing that she finally got to play a leading role in Thelma last year, more than 65 years after her acting career began. But better late than never, as I’m thrilled to see her portray the film’s title role once again, this time in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial …

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