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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Somehow, the story that COYOTE VS. ACME tells, which is already both entertaining and inspiring, is bolstered by the journey that the film itself took to be made.

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Coyote vs. Acme Review: One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy

COYOTE VS. ACME has made it to the big screen after a long fight to get there, and it is very worth the wait.

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I wrote about 9 to 5 this week, in light of Dolly Parton's passing. This was her first Hollywood role, and Doralee feels like she was written just for her. Check out my review (which is probably a little more essay than review, but still)! alisechaffins.substack.com/p/9-to-5-rev...

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9 to 5 Review: Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition

9 to 5 not only boasts Dolly Parton’s first role, but one that feels written for her, and a story that is still relevant nearly 50 years later.

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

BUDDY gets lost in the weeds a bit in the back half, but an exceptional first act and a phenomenal voice performance by Keegan-Michael Key make this a fun and unsettling movie. alisechaffins.substack.com/p/buddy-revi...

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Buddy Review: Unsettling Children’s Mascot

Casper Kelly is back with Buddy, a film about a psychotic orange unicorn who just wants you to hug him and do exactly what he says, or else.

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Episode 4 of Ted Lasso is where the show really takes off. Check out my recap of this episode! Also, this is the last week to get 40% off a subscription forever! Help fund my trip to TIFF and support my writing AND get access to exclusive posts!

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Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 4 Recap/Review: Fighting Well

Recap and review of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, season 4, episode 4, "Greyhounds’ Day Off.”

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Part 2 of my Matt Johnson love-fest is my review of TONY, the Anthony Bourdain biopic. Remarkably well-done film that avoids most of the pitfalls of the genre, with great performances all around.

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Tony Review: Impressive Anthony Bourdain Biopic

Matt Johnson’s Tony about the early life of Anthony Bourdain largely avoids the pitfalls of many biopics, choosing to honor the complexities of the man.

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Loud and Clear Reviews @loudandclearrvs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Sometimes music connects us to strangers who can become family." Read @alisechaffins.bsky.social's review of THE MARCHING BAND, out Friday in theaters! 🤩 #TheMarchingBand loudandclearreviews.com/the-marching...

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The Marching Band Review: A Sweet Melody

Emmanuel Courcol’s The Marching Band is a lovely movie that has some well-worn elements, but enough heart to make it stand out.

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Season 4 of Ted Lasso has the tough job of introducing a whole new story AND starting from scratch, which has admittedly made it a difficult start to the new season. Hang on to next week - it's coming. In the meantime, here's my recap of episode 3!

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Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 3 Recap/Review: Seeing Yourself

Recap and review of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, season 4, episode 3, "Richmond’s Got Talent.”

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Just finished the first episode of the new season of Ted Lasso? And also just finished your rewatch of the previous seasons? Well, you could be reading my book, The Ted Lasso Relationship Guide in mere moments for more Ted goodness! Buy it here: books2read.com/u/mgpZ8v or here: amzn.to/4pTfJl3

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Ted Lasso: How 'Bout That

ALT: Ted Lasso: How 'Bout That

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Alise Chaffins @alisechaffins.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Although the premise of He's the She! is a little bit convoluted, by taking trans panic talking points at face value, it is able to show their absurdity, while also presenting a truly beautiful coming out story. #filmsky #moviesky