Debra Granik Looks At Former Convicts Receiving A Lifeline A Gym Like No Other [Sundance]

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Debra Granik Looks At Former Convicts Receiving A Lifeline A Gym Like No Other [Sundance]

Since helming the Academy Award-nominated “Winter’s Bone” in 2010, Debra Granik has enjoyed shifting between a further dabble into feature-length filmmaking (“Leave No Trace”) in addition to documentary work (“Stray Dog”), which, when coupled with her eclectic decades-strong filmography clearly…

Familiar New Jersey Crime Tale Is Grimy, Glittery, & Thrilling

Summary River Gallo impresses with a powerful performance and brings depth to the character of Ponyboi. The film goes beyond clichés often seen in crime movies, offering a fresh perspective on familiar narratives. Ponyboi showcases the importance of queer stories…

‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Review — Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Are a Perfect Match

The Big Picture Prime Video's new Mr. & Mrs. Smith series focuses on developing its characters rather than building an overly intricate spy world. Guest stars are strategically incorporated without stealing attention from the main couple. The show doesn't stretch…

‘Zorro’ Review — The Best Show You’ve Never Heard Of

The Big Picture Prime Video's Zorro series is a must-watch, featuring vibrant visuals, excellent performances, and a catchy theme song. The series delivers romance through love triangles and epic action, appealing to all audiences. Zorro showcases strong female characters like…

Badland Hunters Review: An Exciting Dystopian Action Thriller

Badland Hunters brings director Heo Myung-haeng‘s apocalyptic world to life in his ambitious directorial debut. His foray into the film world proves effective in illustrating the grotesque desperation that takes root after society crumbles, crafting a riveting but slightly flawed…

Complications Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Intriguing stories, like Ivar Aase’s short film, Complications, are the ones that pry off the masks we wear in public and force us to be real. Lotte (Anna Ladegaard) makes a good living as a…

A Reckoning, In Miniature, With The Buried National Secrets Of Morocco [Sundance]

Filmmaker Asmae El Moudir, making her feature directorial drama, starts her non-fiction film “The Mother Of All Lies” as a modest family chronicle—an elevated home video of sorts. It is soon clear, though, that she has much more on her…

Kristen Stewart & Steven Yeun Lead A Flat, Hollow Sci-Fi Romance

Summary Love Me has an interesting concept about AI and self-discovery, but its execution falls flat. The film lacks compelling questions and the romance is repetitive and emotionally disjointed. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun's performances are stripped of meaning, and…

The RUN DMC Story’ Review — An Emotionally Unfiltered Reunion

The Big Picture Kings From Queens: A Run DMC Story is emotionally satisfying and provides a vulnerable look into the lives of Rev. Run and DMC. The documentary highlights fascinating stories of Run DMC's rise to fame, including their opportunity…

‘The Promised Land’ Review — Mads Mikkelsen Commands This Danish Western

The Big Picture Mads Mikkelsen delivers a magnificent performance that brings life to a grim historical epic set in a familiarly harsh world. The film explores the flaws and complexities of its real-life protagonist, Ludvig Kahlen, making his journey feel…

Society Of The Snow Retells A Harrowing True Story

Society Of The Snow is a Spanish-language movie about a real-life Uruguayan plane crash. The very true story sees a soccer team crash land in the Andes mountains, and how they survived despite all odds. The story is equal parts…

The Super Exciting Gang Featured, Reviews Film Threat

In this day and age, we are living in the “woke” era as well as living in cancel culture. The two often go hand in hand when dealing with films and television. Ricardo Lorenzo’s The Super Exciting Gang dramedy takes…

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