The Industrial Revolution, a period of rapid change in the United States, was a time of innovation and unionization. In the midst of this, writer-director Alessia Crucitelli’s drama, Leaving The Factory, offers a unique interpretation of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire…
Read moreSummary Garland's Civil War offers a visually stunning journey through a dystopian future America. Dunst's powerhouse performance and the impactful war scenes make the movie worth the investment. The approach to journalism and the brutal realities of war make for…
Read moreEditor's Note: The following contains full spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 6. The Big Picture Rex and Rae surprisingly survive grim situations, leading to intense character growth. Emotional arcs for The Immortal and Rex provide depth and a shift…
Read moreThe Big Picture Regina King delivers a powerhouse performance in this Netflix film, embodying Shirley Chisholm in an educational and entertaining biopic. The scenes between Chisholm, Barbara Lee, and the Black Panthers are electric and compelling. The film falls short…
Read moreThe Big Picture Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World is a scathing satire on modern exploitation. The film follows Angela as she drives around to find candidates for a production about workplace safety. The movie…
Read moreClashing styles, conflicting creativity, and budding personalities can all factor into a band’s implosion. Directors Andrew Moore and Cushla Dillon’s King Loser shows us that nothing halts a young group’s potential quite like drug and substance abuse, a vice known all too…
Read moreSummary Arcadian's eerie creatures are creatively unsettling, raising the bar for horror elements. The film lacks detailed worldbuilding, impacting character dynamics and tension levels. Despite some character and worldbuilding flaws, Arcadian delivers gripping horror and suspense. Director Benjamin Brewer’s apocalyptic…
Read more1991’s severely underrated “Career Opportunities” revolved primarily around one night in the life of Frank Whaley’s department store custodian as he works a shift at employer Target while simultaneously romancing Jennifer Connelly, while “Dawson’s Creek” used a similar conceit in…
Read moreGore, EC Comics sensibility, zombies, and swords all crash together in an elixir of zombie-killing brilliance that doesn’t look like its budget. Director Maio Mackay’s T-Blockers recalls Humanoids from the Deep, C.H U.D. Deathline, Creepshow, and the work of Ed…
Read moreImaginary is an original concept and for that, it has to be applauded as the innocence of children’s imaginary friends is explored with a sinister twist. Let’s dive right in with our Imaginary review! When Jessica moves back into her…
Read moreSummary Regina King delivers another powerhouse performance as Shirley , bringing the historical figure's endless ambition to life with authenticity. The film gives a meaningful portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to reach Congress, but falls short in…
Read moreUp until a few months ago, I didn’t know much about cryptocurrency. The idea of investing in some form of cybercoin with no physical asset to back it up sounded like a scam to me. Then, in January 2022, the…
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