Directed by Susanne Bier Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing In 1998, Practical Magic debuted on the screen, later extending its life on video shelves across the country and eventually coexisting among the millions of popular titles on the streaming platforms. Then, in 2026, comes …
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FlixChatter Review: HOLLAND (2025) – Nicole Kidman leads an excellent cast, alas, all that buildup fails to deliver a satisfying ending
When I saw the trailer for this, I was immediately intrigued, as my husband and I went to Holland, Michigan, a few years ago to look at their famous tulips. This quaint Dutch town really comes alive in May during Tulip Time Festival, and this event is actually featured in the movie. Set in the …
FlixChatter Review: A Family Affair (2024)–this Netflix age-gap rom-com is in dire need of a facelift
I have a love-hate relationship with rom-coms. It’s not my go-to genre (unless it’s written/directed by Nora Ephron or Richard Curtis) because I think it’s really tough to write for this genre without succumbing to clichés. The pairing of Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron piqued my curiosity, though they apparently had played lovers on screen before …
FlixChatter Review: The Northman (2022)
Who doesn’t love a revenge movie? We all wait for that climactic moment when Charles Bronson finally does in the bad guys – as the anti-hero of the Death Wish franchise or as the excellent “man with the harmonica” in Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West. Or when John Wick just loses …
FlixChatter Review: Being The Ricardos (2021)
I didn't grow up watching I Love Lucy, but you would be living under a rock if you don't know about the show or the stars, Lucille Ball and her then real-life husband Desi Arnaz as Lucy & Ricky Ricardo. I knew the show was popular but in case you didn't know just how popular …
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FlixChatter Review – BOMBSHELL (2019)
Directed by: Jay Roach Screenplay by: Charles Randolph Starring: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow Bombshell follows a group of female news anchors as they confront Fox CEO Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) for sexual harassment and attempt to dismantle the toxic atmosphere he created as head of the network. Previously they all had …
FlixChatter Review: AQUAMAN (2018)
I’m not the biggest comic book reader, in my younger years I’ve only read Batman and The Punisher comics. So, I’ve only learned about Aquaman from the show Entourage. During that show’s second season, its star ended up playing Aquaman and fans of the comic were hoping an actual film based on the character would …