Five new-to-me actors I’d love to see more of – based on 2012 viewings
One of the joys of watching movies is discovering new talents. The movies they appear in aren’t always great, but the actors’ screen charisma and/or performances are memorable and you see their...
View ArticleFive new-to-me actors I’d love to see more of – based on 2013 viewings
Since I started last year, I’m going to make this post an annual thing (well, for as long as I have this blog that is). I mentioned in the first post that one of the joys of watching movies is...
View ArticleMusic Break: Oscar Isaac’s singing in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Boy, it’s been two months since I did a Music Break post, as I missed doing one in December! Well, now it’s the last day in January and I’ve been wanting to highlight this soundtrack for some time, so...
View ArticleFive for the Fifth: MAY 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...
View ArticleFive for the Fifth: NOVEMBER 2014 Edition
Welcome to FlixChatter’s primary 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...
View ArticleFive for the Fifth: DECEMBER 2014 Edition
Welcome to FlixChatter’s primary 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...
View ArticleWeekend Viewing Roundup + The Two Faces of January (2014) review
Well last Friday was the first weekend of Spring but Winter’s still not done with us yet as it was the Winter Wonderland again Sunday night. I didn’t think the snow was going to stick but here’s what...
View ArticleFlixChatter Review: Ex Machina
There have been a plethora of films about man and machine or man vs machine in Hollywood. From cult classics like Blade Runner, Terminator to most recent ones like Robot & Frank, Chappie, etc.,...
View ArticleWeekend Roundup + Casting news I’m excited about
Hello everyone! I’ve been away for most of the weekend and away from my laptop so not much to report here in terms of movie watching. My mother in-law and brother in-law are visiting in town so we’ve...
View ArticleFive for the Fifth: SEPTEMBER 2015 Edition
Welcome to FlixChatter’s primary 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...
View ArticleMusings on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
I wasn’t going to blog about Star Wars as I didn’t think I’d have time before my East Coast trip on Tuesday. But you know what, I can’t help it. Hubby and I actually watched the original trilogy a few...
View Article2016 Golden Globes Coverage: Thoughts on the Winners + Best & Worst Moments...
Happy Monday everyone! Did you watch the Golden Globes last night? Well it’s tradition that I watch a couple of award seasons per year and GG and Oscar are the only two televised ceremonies. As host...
View ArticleCasting News Roundup: Gugu Mbatha-Raw + David Oyelowo, Natalie Portman +...
It’s been ages since I posted a roundup of casting news, but I have a trio of intriguing ones to share w/ you today, folks. Gugu Mbatha-Raw + David Oyelowo to star in JJ Abrams-produced sci-fi thriller...
View ArticleA trio of brand new trailers: FREE FIRE, LIVE BY NIGHT and THE PROMISE
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaassss!!! Sorry ehm, now that I got my giddy enthusiasm out of the way… [well just enough so I can actually do a post, ahah] Well if you’ve visited my blog long enough you’ll know how much...
View ArticleGuest Review: The Promise (2017)
Directed By: Terry George Written By: Terry George, Robin Swicord Runtime: 2 hrs 13 minutes It has taken more than ten years for Terry George to return from Hotel Rwanda with another sweeping...
View ArticleFlixChatter Review – Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
I have to admit that my life has been so hectic lately I haven't really had time to anticipate any films this holiday season like I normally do. But when the press screening invite came out for The...
View ArticleFlixChatter Review – ANNIHILATION (2018)
Directed By: Alex Garland Written By: Alex Garland Runtime: 1h 55min Annihilation, based on the book trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer, follows biologist Lena (Natalie Portman) join a group made up of an...
View ArticleFlixChatter Review: TRIPLE FRONTIER (2019)
As of last October, Netflix began offering press screenings for its original movies. Yet for some reason, this is the first time I'm seeing a Netflix Original Movie on the big screen. The tile seems...
View ArticleFlixChatter Review: The Addams Family (2019)
When most adults hear the name The Addams Family, they’ll likely think back to the 1991 Barry Sonnenfeld live action movie, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia and Christina Ricci. The film was based...
View ArticleTHIS JUST IN! Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE (2020) trailer
Woo wee!! Can you believe it’s been five months since the first official FIRST LOOK photos of DUNE were released?! I remember hyperventilating then just looking at a bunch of photos, well… finally, the...
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