A Minimal Story Can’t Bring Down This Beautifully Shot Queer Rodeo Chronicle
Summary National Anthem 's beautifully shot depiction of the queer rodeo community is a love letter to resilience and pride. Despite its flaws, the film's focus on protagonist Dylan's journey of self-discovery is a compelling thread. The film prioritizes atmosphere…
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An Audacious Horror Debut That’ll Rip Your Throat Out
The Big Picture In Our Blood is a horror film that questions the neutrality of capturing pain on film, grappling with whether documentary filmmaking is itself extractive and parasitic. The film embraces the eerie commodification of others’ suffering for content,…
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Band on the Run Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“A wise man once said, the only things worth fighting for in this life is the passenger seat, a gas station sandwich, and a record contract,” these words open Band on the Run. This wacky road trip comedy, written by…
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‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Review
The Big Picture A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a short and suspenseful six-episode series that stays faithful to the books it is based on. The characters can feel dull at times, lacking depth and personality apart from the…
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The Stix Featured, Reviews Film Threat
STREAMING ON TUBI! Indie filmmaker Jaron Lockridge guides down a dark path into the urban crime world in his feature film, The Stix. The city is on the precipice of a gang war as three factions posture for dominance. The…
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‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Review
The Big Picture Harold and the Purple Crayon introduces a "grown-up" Harold who transports his imaginative world to reality using a magic crayon. The film features well-cast actors playing naive, humorous characters in a conceptually intriguing plot. Despite promising elements,…
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Semblance Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Alex Loucas’ short, Semblance, when life comes crashing around, the next logical question is…what’s next? A young woman, Lavender, was just fired from her job for what she felt were dubious reasons. On the phone, Her sister may feel…
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Lullaby Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Nothing turns your world upside down like having a baby. Being a parent is the ultimate test for an established relationship, and you can largely kiss self-care goodbye for an extended period of time. It’s an exclusive club that you…
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Vines Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Vines gives off strong 1950s B-movie vibes during its brief runtime. Writer-director Luke Zwanziger takes the mad scientist template and goes wild with it. But does the go-for-broke style translate into chaotic fun or simply mayhem? Dr. Harold Madsen (Lowell…
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‘Baby Assassins Nice Days’ Review
The Big Picture The "babies" are back to kick some ass a third time. In embracing the duo’s maturity, the franchise loses a bit of secret sauce. The great action choreography still gets the job done as assassins clash. Yugo…
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Keanu Reeves Showcases New John Wick Pinball Game Featured, Reviews Film Threat
San Diego Comic-Con proved to be a highlight for John Wick fans this year as Keanu Reeves himself appeared on the convention floor to promote the new John Wick pinball game. In collaboration with Lionsgate, Stern Pinball, Inc. unveiled this…
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‘Bosch’s Renée Ballard Spin-Off Just Got a Massive Update
The Big Picture John Carroll Lynch joins Maggie Q in the upcoming ispinoff as retired detective Thomas Laffont, a trusted ally for Renée Ballard. The series will explore Ballard's journey leading the LAPD's cold case division with a mix of…
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