Ex-Husbands is an indie comedy-drama that dives into the lives of fathers and sons whose personal struggles come to light during a bachelor party getaway. Breaking up is a thread that’s explored throughout the film, starting with the shocking news that Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Griffin Dunne) received from his father—he is divorcing his mom …
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FlixChatter Review: FLOW (2024) – a captivating journey of visual storytelling makes this animated movie a timeless classic
I've written a mini-review of this movie before, and it's on my Top 10 Best Movies of the Year list. Now that Flow is streaming on MAX, I thought I'd write a full review of this wonderful animated feature. Flow tells the story of a gray cat who seeks shelter and teams up with different …
FlixChatter Review: On Becoming A Guinea Fowl (2024) – Family secrets come to light in this unsettling but captivating dark comedy
I saw On Becoming A Guinea Fowl at TCFF last October, and it’s one I kept thinking about even months afterward. I’ve included it in my top 10 fave female-directed movies of 2024 I’ve always loved films that offer a glimpse of a culture I’m not familiar with. Zambian writer/director Rungano Nyoni delivers a raw …
FlixChatter Review: Superboys of Malegaon (2024) – A spirited feel-good movie celebrating friendship and the love of cinema
I saw Superboys of Malegaon last October, a month after its world premiere at TIFF in 2024. It’s finally being released in theaters this weekend and I’m thrilled that audiences will be able to see this fun, uplifting movie based on a true story. Directed by Reema Kagti, the movie focuses on Nasir Shaikh and …
FlixChatter Review: ANORA (2024) – a film that comes together in its final moments, anchored by Mikey Madison’s star-making turn
At first glance, when I read the premise of Anora, I immediately thought of Pretty Woman. After all, both protagonists are sex workers who get a chance at a Cinderella story when they encounter a wealthy client. The Julia Roberts movie is the Disney-fied version with a fairy tale ending, but writer/director Sean Baker manages …
FlixChatter Review: HEART EYES (2025) – a Valentine’s Day rom-com slasher for those who want blood + gore for their date night
Directed by: Josh Ruben Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Michaela Watkins, Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa Hollywood tends to take advantage of the seasons from a marketing standpoint and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Heart Eyes, interestingly tries to deliver on that V-Day niche, falling under the classification of Romantic Comedy/Slasher/Horror flick. Sounds like the ultimate …
FlixChatter’s JANUARY 2025 Viewing Recap + Mini Reviews + Movie of the Month
Wow, the first month of 2025 has come and gone! I hope your January has been good for you. I am grateful that work-wise things have been good despite a major shift last December, and that my mother-in-law's open heart surgery went well (praise God!). One of my New Year resolutions (well perhaps the only …
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