Die My Love is so broad in the way that it can be interpreted, it can read more as a “b*tches be crazy” film than a deep look at the mental health struggles of a woman with PPD. Full review below. #moviesky #filmsky

Séance does an amazing job of creating an engrossing period piece that allows us to examine topics that feel more modern, while reminding us that there is nothing new under the sun. #moviesky #filmsky

Dick Cheney right now as he’s realizing that when you shoot your friend in the face, YOU are supposed to apologize.

Even in the most nihilistic moment of Bugonia, there is a sense of remorse that suggests that there is something worth saving in the midst of all the mess. Maybe it just takes us remembering our humanity. #moviesky #filmsky

I will be so anxious to see what people think of ANNIVERSARY, as this one is provocative. I quite liked it. Check out my review at @loudandclearrvs.bsky.social! #filmsky #moviesky

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE feels meandering, without any real sense of urgency or threat. And if there’s something that no thriller should ever aspire to, it’s being boring. Full review below! #moviesky #filmsky

THE LONG WALK is one of my favorite movies of the year and it's available on VOD now! Check out my review below and absolutely give this one a watch. #moviesky #filmsky alisechaffins.substack.com/p/the-long-w...

Season 1 was a breezy 10-episode show that wrapped up well enough that, while not a full meal, it was a tasty snack. Nobody Wants This is back for season 2, and if you’re craving something more filling, you’re in for some disappointment. Full review below!

Quick, someone buy my book! This is the first month that it has had no sales since it released and honestly, we could all use some nice Ted Lasso content, right? Grab a couple copies and use it to start a conversation with some friends! It even include discussion questions! amzn.to/42U84bT

What Good Fortune gets right is that we need to rely on one another. Whether it’s collective action by forming a union...or simply grabbing tacos with someone after work, our greatest strength lies in the communities we form. #moviesky #filmsky

Scared Shitless isn’t necessarily going to be the most terrifying film that you see this Halloween season, but it manages to take a silly, gross idea and turn it into a story that has some great laughs and some genuinely heartfelt moments. #moviesky #filmsky

What allows THE WILDERNESS to feel grounded and authentic is a stellar performance from Doohan. He is restrained when he needs to be, but allows moments of genuine vulnerability that will enable the character to feel three-dimensional. #moviesky #filmsky

While Roofman has a really fantastic cast, it never feels like it lives up to its potential, focusing more on how friendly and sweet Manchester is, while avoiding any introspection into how someone with his intelligence ended up on a criminal path. #moviesky #filmsky

The beast of the shadow corporations that funded the MVP did more than simply touch the mountain. While they may have won this battle, the people of Bent Mountain have found one another, and that is how they will ultimately win. My review of A BEAST TOUCH THE MOUNTAIN. #moviesky #filmsky

Full-throated defense of trans people is a good thing.

This body horror film tackles our obsession with weight and the resulting body dysmorphia with humor and insight and a room full of donuts. My review of THINESTRA below! #moviesky #filmsky #screamfest

Finishing up my TIFF coverage has been slow going, but knocking out a few reviews today for BABYSTAR, ROSE OF NEVADA, and GOOD BOY. Thanks for reading! #moviesky #filmsky

In Benny Safdie’s new film, The Smashing Machine, Johnson flexes his acting (and literal) muscles, but unfortunately, there isn’t much there to support him in this aimless biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr. #moviesky #filmsky

While THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS does have some story issues that blunt its efficacy, it is a beautiful, heartfelt film that highlights the love that mothers and daughters can share, even as they navigate their differences. #filmsky #moviesky

Thanks to folks who did the work to put this together. Such a great list. It's fun seeing that blend of Important Movies and also just really fun, well-done blockbusters. Gah. I just love movies!

When you are trying to tell a story with the concept as the primary draw, that can become a hindrance to a quality piece of filmmaking. Fortunately, the filmmaking itself in GOOD BOY works to make it something more than just a gimmick. Full review below! #filmsky #moviesky #goodboy

The Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera-starring THE LOST BUS hits Apple TV+ this Friday! 🤩 Read @alisechaffins.bsky.social's review! #TheLostBus #AppleTVPlus loudandclearreviews.com/the-lost-bus...

Dead of Winter is an effective thriller with enough heart to make it worth a watch. And perhaps casting two middle-aged women in the starring roles is enough to make it feel unique. Full review below! #filmsky #moviesky

The symbol of the flag for one group was an ability to honor those who lost their health, limbs, and lives because of the war, and another saw it as a symbol that covered over government corruption. Both were frustrated with what was happening, but took their anger out on one another. @pbs.org

BREAKING: The FBI has fired agents photographed kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest that followed the death of George Floyd, AP sources say.

Heading to see One Battle After Another. Can't wait to see if this is a Sinners (beloved by all including me), a Poor Things (beloved by all except me) or a Maverick (beloved by all, I thought it was fine)! #OneBattleAfterAnother

My interview with Marc Levin and David Paul Kuhn about HARD HAT RIOT. This documentary is essential viewing. It helps offer a clearer vision of how we got here in American politics. I wish I could have talked to them way longer than 10 minutes. @pbs.org #filmsky #moviesky

The lack of real character development, the casting aside of the main conceit, and the stagnant story structure in the third act make All of You a wildly frustrating watch. Full review below! #filmsky #moviesky

There are plenty of aspects of this series that make it fun to watch: the exciting action, the bucolic town, the stellar performances. But the issues with the script make it hard to give Wayward a full-throated endorsement. Full review below!

I will never stop loving my dystopian horror movies, but I have really (!) felt the draw of the *nice* movie this year. Films like Rental Family, Bob Trevino Likes It, and A Nice Indian Boy are sitting right at the top with the heavier fare.

THE LONG WALK is one of my favorite movies of the year. Timely, thoughtful, heartbreaking, hopeful - this one has it all. Highly recommend this film. Full review below! #moviesky #filmsky

Even though NIGHT OF THE REAPER doesn’t cut a new path in the slasher genre, it travels down the well-worn road in style. Full review below! #moviesky #filmsky

It's September 21 and you want to watch ROBOT DREAMS (review below), but you just cancelled your Hulu subscription. Never fear! Your library card connects you to @kanopy.com where you can (and should!) stream it for free! alisechaffins.substack.com/p/robot-drea...

Does the world absolutely need another adaptation of Hamlet? Perhaps not. But your English teacher was right. Shakespeare’s work is timeless. Themes like grief and greed aren’t tied to a specific period, but are something that have always existed and will probably always exist. Full review below!

Righting a major wrong tonight. #NowWatching #moviesky #filmsky

Your new favorite Christmas movie is here. THE BALTIMORONS is a sweet, grounded Christmas rom-com that tackles some dark subjects with heart and humor. Check out my review at Movies We Texted About. #filmsky #moviesky movieswetextedabout.com/the-baltimor...

While there are a few interesting twists and turns, season 2 of GEN V felt like it was simply rehashing a lot of the same material from the first season and existing largely as a bridge into the final season of The Boys. Full review below!

STEVE is less about a long-term story of kids overcoming unspeakable odds with the help of one kind teacher, and more about the actual problems that kids face and a single day of a teacher trying to figure out how to simply keep them out of jail. Review below! #filmsky #moviesky

By laying so much raw emotion bare on the screen, Hamnet encourages all of us to keep our hearts open. Open to grief, but also open to healing. Full review below! #moviesky #filmsky

RENTAL FAMILY is life-affirming in ways that I didn’t fully expect, particularly if you’re willing to engage with a movie that is incredibly earnest in its ambitions. Read my full review below! #filmsky #moviesky #tiff

Chloé Zhao's HAMNET will destroy you, but it won't leave you in the dark cave. Mescal and Buckley are spectacular, but if Jacobi Jupe as Hamlet doesn't deliver, none of it matters. Fortunately, he does and this film does as well. Absolute perfection on every level. #TIFF #TIFF50

Directors Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch examine the life of 1950s pinup photographer Bunny Yeager in documentary NAKED AMBITION, out Friday in select theaters! 🤩 Read @alisechaffins.bsky.social's review! #NakedAmbition #BunnyYeager @musicboxfilms.com loudandclearreviews.com/naked-ambiti...

Was awake Very Early this morning to get into the press screening for HAMNET. Now preparing to sob through this movie. Stillbirth is something I've experienced and I'm already feeling emotionally fragile, so this should be an EXPERIENCE. #TIFF #TIFF50

Tomás Corredor's NOVIEMBRE doesn't waste a second of screen time. Easily the most intense film I've seen here, my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time. Powerful, but leaving open the questions that have existed for 40 years. #TIFF #TIFF50

Pablo Trapero's & SONS is a poignant look at what it means to be a parent, child, sibling, spouse while also being your own person in the context of these relationships. Every star shines bright in this excellent ensemble cast and Sarah Polley's script is lovely. #TIFF #TIFF50

RENTAL FAMILY wasn't what I expected, but that almost certainly improved it for me. Hikari crafted a lovely, subtle, earnest film, brought to life by an empathetic performance from Brendan Fraser. I joked that this was church for me today, but it really was. #TIFF #TIFF50

NO OTHER CHOICE is a wild ride. Sexy, darkly funny, and with an emotional center that pulls it all together. Park Chan-wook has crafted a genuinely fun film and Lee Byung-Hun carries this brilliantly. #TIFF50 #filmsky #moviesky

THE CHORAL is fine. Fiennes is always good, though I think Roger Allum was my favorite, simply because he had the most fleshed out character. The script dances around some really interesting themes, but doesn't really delve into any of them. Disappointed. #TIFF50

BABYSTAR looks at influencer families and using children as content. Maja Bons spectacular as the girl who has had every moment of her life. I wish the script had been a bit bolder (either more compassionate or harsher), but the performances elevate it. #TIFF50

Schedule today is BABYSTAR, THE CHORAL, and NO OTHER CHOICE. Also, the first PSL of the season and my first coffee at the festival. #TIFF50