‘Law & Order – SVU’ Season 25 Review: Still Going Strong
The Big Picture SVU remains relevant by integrating pop culture and modern technology into its cases, keeping up with the times. The show rightfully celebrates its long-standing characters, such as Olivia and Fin, who have become iconic staples of the…
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Will Ferrell’s Trans Road Trip Is A Poignant Tale Of Friendship & Acceptance [Sundance]
The premise of the documentary “Will & Harper” is so simple that it almost seems presentational, self-serving, or stunt-y. The idea is, after 30 years of friendship, comedian Will Ferrell learns, through a personal email, that an old friend and…
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Baigal Nurr – Lake Baikal Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Baigal Nurr – Lake Baikal is the latest stop-motion film from acclaimed filmmaker Allisi Telengut. The writer and director uses her art to provide an understanding of culture, time, and place. Through her incredible imagination and expert…
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A Gripping Look At One Woman’s Quest For Closure [Sundance]
As one examines the abundance of cultures worldwide, to see the marginal way women continue to be treated on a global scale remains infuriating to take in during the era of #MeToo and the fact that seemingly little progress has…
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Nico Parker Brings An Emotionally Complex Situation To Life In Heartwarming Drama
Summary Suncoast is a heartfelt and emotionally nuanced coming-of-age film that explores complex family dynamics and the weight of responsibility. The film effectively portrays the complicated emotions of its protagonist, Doris, as she navigates taking care of her terminally ill…
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‘Tendaberry’ Review — New York City Has a New Essential Must-See Movie
The Big Picture Tendaberry is a refreshing independent film that captures the beauty and essence of New York City in a unique way. The film follows Dakota as she navigates a challenging and chaotic world on her own, finding peace…
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Dig! XX Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In director Ondi Timoner’s legendary rock doc Dig! XX , we find out why heroin is so passé. This is a revisiting of her Sundance award winner from 20 years ago that adds over 40…
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Post One-Child Policy China Gets The ‘Saltburn’ Treatment In Tense Domestic Thriller [Sundance Review]
China began loosening its one-child policy in 2015 until finally, in 2021, it abolished all restrictions on the number of children a family could have. Young Chinese filmmakers are beginning to grapple with the fallout of those prior decades in…
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Suncoast Review | Flickreel
Before COVID-19 but after 9/11, few news stories arrested the zeitgeist like the Terri Schiavo case. It was as if the media revolved solely around the right to die vs. right to life. Of course, other tragedies were happening, even…
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‘Greatest Night in Pop’ Review — Netflix’s Look Behind “We Are the World”
The Big Picture "We Are the World" was recorded in one night by a lineup of musical legends, resulting in a historic charity single. The Greatest Night in Pop captures the organization and collaboration of this massive undertaking, with Lionel…
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Jesse Eisenberg’s Second Directorial Feature Is A Heartfelt Dramedy
Summary Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain explores complicated familial relationships and generational trauma in a heartfelt way. The film follows two cousins on a trip to Poland, where they become part of a heritage tour group. The movie could have…
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Chiwetel Ejiofor Renders A Grand Life As Middling Biopic [Sundance]
As the “peak TV” wave begins to crest, artists are again realizing that not every book needs adaptation as a miniseries. There’s value in the concision and prioritization forced by the feature format. But Chiwetel Ejiofor’s sophomore outing as a…
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