Category: Reviews
‘Seagrass’ Review — For Children of Divorce, This Is a Horror Movie
‘Seagrass’ Review — For Children of Divorce, This Is a Horror Movie

The Big Picture Seagrass is an emotionally painful yet revealing journey for a family on a retreat. The film infuses familiar elements with horror, leaving a hauntingly beautiful impression. Ally Maki's performance as Judith anchors the film, revealing tragic family…

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You Can Call Me Bill Featured, Reviews Film Threat
You Can Call Me Bill Featured, Reviews Film Threat

IN THEATERS FOR MR. SHATNERS 93RD BIRTHDAY! Whenever I hear William Shatner speak, I walk away feeling like I’m not doing enough with my life. Known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk, there has been an attempt outside…

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Drive-Away Dolls Review: A Comedy That’s Low On Gas
Drive-Away Dolls Review: A Comedy That’s Low On Gas

Ethan Coen’s Drive-Away Dolls, a comedic romp on the road filled with colorful characters and capers, aims to be a light-hearted jaunt across the unpredictable highways of America. Despite the commendable efforts of a star-studded ensemble cast, led by Margaret…

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Alan Ritchson’s Acting Gymnastics Can’t Save This Chaotically-Edited Drama
Alan Ritchson’s Acting Gymnastics Can’t Save This Chaotically-Edited Drama

Summary Alan Ritchson's performance brings depth to Ordinary Angels, providing touching moments with his character's emotional range. While Ritchson shines, Hilary Swank's portrayal as Sharon disrupts the film, prioritizing a Christian-centric narrative over healthcare commentary. Ordinary Angels rushes through poignant…

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Whenever I’m Alone with You Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Whenever I’m Alone with You Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Whenever I’m Alone with You presents a wildly committed “romantic comedy,” one that delivers on the angsty promises of its opening narration and — for better or for worse — acts on impulse. It’s a film that deals with the…

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Indie Comedy’s Insufferable Heroine Is A Schadenfreude Goldmine
Indie Comedy’s Insufferable Heroine Is A Schadenfreude Goldmine

Summary Drugstore June successfully pulls off its comedic premise. Supporting characters drive the laughs alongside Esther Povitsky's standout performance. Inconsistencies exist, but Drugstore June creatively approaches humor without overstaying its welcome. Drugstore June opens with Bill (Bobby Lee), June's (Esther…

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Sunrise Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Sunrise Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Director Andrew Baird’s phantasmal horror thriller Sunrise brings vampiric vengeance to bigotry in a small town. Set in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (but shot in the woods of Northern Ireland), the film centers on an Asian family who’ve come to…

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Orlando Bloom Carries Compelling, Conventional Redemption Action Thriller
Orlando Bloom Carries Compelling, Conventional Redemption Action Thriller

Summary Red Right Hand is a character-driven modern Western, differing from typical action thrillers, centered on redemption and family. Orlando Bloom shines as conflicted Cash, balancing stoicism with desperation, navigating morality, and survival. The film's strong narrative is undercut by…

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‘Stopmotion’ Review — This Hand-Crafted Horror Film Is One-of-a-Kind
‘Stopmotion’ Review — This Hand-Crafted Horror Film Is One-of-a-Kind

The Big Picture Stopmotion is a unique horror film that blends stop-motion animation with a dark narrative. Aisling Franciosi's performance as Ella adds depth and humanity to the chilling story. The film explores the blurred lines between reality and artistry,…

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Our Deadly Vows Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Our Deadly Vows Featured, Reviews Film Threat

You might recognize Chris Chalk as a character actor who has shown up in everything from 12 Years a Slave to Godzilla vs. Kong. However, his time spent on the small screen might be more memorable as he was third…

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Adam Sandler Confronts The Galaxy’s Sad Loneliness In Johan Renck’s Existential Cosmonaut Film [Berlinale]
Adam Sandler Confronts The Galaxy’s Sad Loneliness In Johan Renck’s Existential Cosmonaut Film [Berlinale]

Imagine a movie akin to a sad David Bowie song about an astronaut drifting alone into the dark abyss of space, contemplating his life, his lost love, his past, and an uncertain, perhaps soon-to-be-shortly doomed future. Sing the wistfully estranged…

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Ethan Coen’s Crime Road Trip Comedy Is Silly & Only Occasionally Funny
Ethan Coen’s Crime Road Trip Comedy Is Silly & Only Occasionally Funny

Summary Drive-Away Dolls is a comedic road-show film with silly and engaging plotlines. Geraldine Viswanathan's performance stands out as the highlight of the film. While the movie has moments of genuine humor and absurdity, it falls short of its full…

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