I thought I'd post a double reviews as we have different perspectives coming into the film. Ashley has read the book by Veronica Roth, but I haven't. Did we end up with the same or very different conclusions? Read on. Ruth's Review Set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, society has been divided into five factions based …
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Divergent interview with author Veronica Roth & cast member Ansel Elgort
It's always fun when as a blogger I get to talk to some of the talents involved in a movie. I think it's especially awesome when I get to chat with an author of a best-selling series like Divergent. As part of the press tour nationwide, author Veronica Roth and cast member Ansel Elgort (who …
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Weekend Viewing Roundup & 28 Days (2000) mini review
Happy Sunday everyone! It finally felt like Spring is actually around the corner here in my neck of the woods. The good news is we can forgo the long johns and parka, but we now have to put up with dirty cars as the roads and slushy roads from melting mountains of snow. Well, no …
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Five for the Fifth: MARCH 2014 Edition
Welcome to FlixChatter's one and only blog series! As is customary for this monthly feature, I get to post five random news item/observation/poster, etc. and then turn it over to you to share your take on that given topic. You can see the previous five-for-the-fifth posts here. 1. With March here, it's the start of …
Advanced Screening Passes to DIVERGENT in Minneapolis, MN + Red Carpet Screening with Veronica Roth
Hello fellow Twin City cinephiles! Local moviegoers and DIVERGENT fans are invited to check out the red carpet event happening before the DIVERGENT advanced screening this Wednesday (3/5) at the Theatres at Mall of America. Passes are required to see the film, but not to be at the red carpet, which opens at 6:00pm. Veronica …
Monthly Roundup & Favorite Film of February 2014
Ahhh... March is here! Though it came in like a mountain lion as this weekend's temps was struggling to get above ZERO Fahrenheit, there's a promise of a warmer days ahead. By *warmer* I mean highs in 20s and 30s, I'd be doing a happy dance in my short sleeves when it hits 40! Yes …
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Five for the Fifth: February 2014 Edition
Welcome to FlixChatter's one and only blog series! As is customary for this monthly feature, I get to post five random news item/observation/poster, etc. and then turn it over to you to share your take on that given topic. You can see the previous five-for-the-fifth posts here. 1. Whether you like it or not folks, …