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 …
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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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Double Reviews: Based-on-real-events thrillers THE ORDER + SEPTEMBER 5
Welcome to another FlixChatter double review edition! I thought I’d combine these two films as both are based on real events dealing with threats of terrorism, albeit from two different groups. Both are excellent, gripping thrillers I highly recommend. THE ORDER The Order refers to a Neo-Nazi terrorist group that was active in the U.S. …
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TCFF 2024 music-themed documentary reviews – LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH and CAMP RICSTAR
LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH Luther Vandross is a singer I don't know much about, and that is the appeal of this documentary for me. Luther: Never Too Much covers the journey of this legendary artist, starting from his childhood talent all the way to his global success. It dives into his collaborations, influences, personality, his …
FlixChatter Review: A DIFFERENT MAN (2024) – Adam Pearson & Sebastian Stan are tremendous in this surreal + darkly funny genre-bending film
The whole "twin films" phenomenon in Hollywood is happening again right now with The Substance and A Different Man. Released around the same time by different studios, both films share similar stories and themes around identity and the unyielding quest for beauty. I don’t have the stomach for gore, so I asked my friend and …
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