‘The Becomers’ Review – Body-Snatching Aliens Become Lovers in Cronenbergian Sci-Fi Rom-Com
The Big Picture The Becomers offers a refreshing take on the body snatching alien trope by focusing on the aliens' struggle to navigate an unfamiliar world. The movie creates an anxious atmosphere as the alien protagonist try to blend in…
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Chapter 1 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Watchmen: Chapter 1 begins a new animated version of Alan Moore’s classic graphic novel, directed by Brandon Vietti and written by J. Michael Straczynski. The Watchmen universe explores an American alternate history of the 1980s in which vigilante crime fighters…
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‘The Killer’ Review – John Woo’s Remake of His Own Action Classic Could Use Some Harder Punches
The Big Picture John Woo remakes his classic The Killer with an Americanized spin, but quality gets lost in translation. Nathalie Emmanuel doesn’t waste her shot in the leading assassin role. This one can’t dodge the built-in comparisons, and it’s…
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Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Horror Classic Endures For Good Reason After 45 Years
Summary Even after 45 years and various sequels, Ridley Scott's original Alien not only remains the best of the franchise, but also one of the best sci-fi horror movies of all-time. The movie's pace remains superb as it steadily builds…
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Himesh Patel Can’t Save An Uninspired Coen-Esque Crime-Comedy Riff
It’s giving Coen Brothers, That’s the immediate vibe of “Greedy People,” a new crime comedy from director Potsy Ponciroli (the revisionist Wester “Old Henry”) and playwright and screenwriter Michael Vukadinovich (“Kidding”). Everyone wants to be the Coens at one point…
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‘Close Your Eyes’ Review – A Legend Returns With Another Breathtaking Cinematic Gift
The Big Picture Víctor Erice’s Close Your Eyes is a magnificent film that explores loss, memory, and cinema itself. The director’s first feature in 30 years unfolds as a patient mystery that builds to melancholic, deeply personal reflections. Close Your…
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The Trail Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Joseph Ollman’s short film The Trail is about siblings whose attempt to reconnect on a hike turns into a tense psychological journey. Martin (Kieran Urquhart) and his estranged sister Sam (Suzy Whitefield) reunite outside of Martin’s home. They share an…
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‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Pachinko Season 2 Episode 1. The Big Picture The captivating Pachinko Season 2 continues the struggles faced by Sunja and Solomon. The young actors playing Noa and Mozasu shine in showcasing the…
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Demon Behind The Glass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Demon Behind The Glass is the first feature of writer-director Joshua Recene. The horror film follows disgraced journalist Jonathan (Adam Holley) as he tries to break back into the business. He plans on doing this by uncovering a big fracking…
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‘The Crow’ Review – Bill Skarsgård Leads the Emo Gen Z Melodrama of My Dreams
The Big Picture The Crow 2024 remake diverges from the original 1994 aesthetic, focusing more on romance and modern visuals. The reboot removes the rape scene, giving Shelly more depth, and provides new supernatural elements. Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs…
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‘Blink Twice’ Review – Channing Tatum Is Sinister and Charming in Zoë Kravitz’s Directorial Debut
The Big Picture Kravitz's debut offers some refreshing twists on the #MeToo thriller, diving deeply into a specific aspect of patriarchal oppression. The film has issues with pacing and struggles to find a unique identity. The movie is at its…
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Der Fleck (Skill Issue) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Summer is magical as a young adult. We never realize it, but it’s all downhill from there, isn’t it? The sensation of summertime bliss is just one of the many feelings that director Willy Hans…
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