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Steven Soderbergh’s Unsettling Ghost Story Menace Is Memorable & Magical [Sundance]
Since returning from his announced retirement from feature filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh has been on a tear of productivity unmatched since the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system. His quickie projects might feel like slight exercises in style or storytelling, but they…
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‘Miller’s Girl’ Review — Jenna Ortega Is Razor-Sharp in Riveting Erotic Thriller
The Big Picture Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman deliver fantastic performances in Miller's Girl, supported by a stellar cast. Miller's Girl marks a remarkable filmmaking debut for writer, director, and producer Jade Halley Bartlett. The film is visually stunning and…
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‘Will & Harper’ Review — Will Ferrell Shows Comedians How Its Done
The Big Picture Will & Harper is an accessible and important documentary that candidly shows the challenges and joys of a transgender woman's experience. The film combines humor and emotion and has the potential to change lives by inspiring more…
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Baby (2024) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Baby is a touching film that shows a new side to childbirth. Childbirth is both beauty and intimacy. Director James Di Martino and screenwriter Llewellyn Micheal Bates show that delicate balance as two individuals with…
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Which Brings Me To You Review: Sweet but Short on Satisfaction
..A sweet narrative unfurls across a generous canvas of over a hundred minutes, held together by tender performances and lovingly written lines. Peter Hutchings‘ adaptation of Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott‘s novel, Which Brings Me To You, veers off the…
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Steven Soderbergh Successfully Experiments With Ghostly Trauma In Horror Thriller
Summary Steven Soderbergh's film, Presence, offers a unique perspective and interesting family dynamics. The film's technical achievements are impressive and give the story a trapped feeling. The script is excellent and efficiently tells the story, keeping its focus on the…
Read more![Ultra Verité Labor Doc Swerves Away From Greatness, Settles Instead for Good [Sundance]](https://www.filmibee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Union-Still2-ChrisSmalls_ConnorSpence_TristanDutchin.jpg)
Ultra Verité Labor Doc Swerves Away From Greatness, Settles Instead for Good [Sundance]
A raw examination of labor organization at its most powerful, pure, and fragile, “Union” is a look at union drama uncut and without any guardrails. Verité to a fault, directors Stephen Maing and Brett Story present the documentary with a…
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‘Masters of the Air’ Review — Austin Butler Is Magnetic in Apple TV+ War Series
The Big Picture Masters of the Air is a gripping war series that explores the human condition and the horrors of World War II with realism and sharp attention to detail. Austin Butler gives a nuanced performance that is as…
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‘A Different Man’ Review — Sebastian Stan Hides Behind a Mask in A24 Film
The Big Picture Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson deliver excellent performances as two contrasting characters. A Different Man is an intriguing mix of dark comedy, body horror, and thriller elements. The screenplay sometimes prioritizes the absurdity of the story over…
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Desire Lines Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Taking on a subject with the complexity and radiance of a diamond is the horizon-expanding documentary-drama hybrid Desire Lines, written by Nate Gualtieri and directed by Jules Rosskam. The film is an invitation to a realm…
Read more![Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance]](https://www.filmibee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/THE_STORY_OF_LOLLAPALOOZA-Still1.jpg)
Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance]
Coachella, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Summerfest, Pitchfork Music, etc. They all owe an enormous debt to Lollapalooza, the groundbreaking music festival that helped change the touring and music industry just as alternative music peaked in the early 90s. Yes, Lollapalooza…
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A Slasher Experiment That Turns The Horror On Its Head
Summary In A Violent Nature is a unique and fresh take on the slasher genre, deconstructing its tropes with its unique storytelling perspective. The film uses third-person and wide-angle shots to create a feeling of detachment from the violence that…
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