Justice Smith’s Emotional Performance Elevates Coming-of-Age Horror Mystery

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Justice Smith’s Emotional Performance Elevates Coming-of-Age Horror Mystery

Summary I Saw the TV Glow is a horror film that explores the impact of childhood TV show obsessions and identity struggle on impressionable teenagers. The film delves into the uncertainties and doubts that arise when consuming media and how…

The Zellner Brothers Deliver A Bawdy, Bold Bigfoot Romp [Sundance]

There’s commitment to the bit, and then there’s David and Nathan Zellner. The brothers’ latest film “Sasquatch Sunset,” billed to Sundance audiences as only “a year in the life of a singular family,” makes good on the filmmaking duo’s long…

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Review — A Crucial Coming-of-Age Movie With Spark

The Big Picture Girls Will Be Girls offers crucial commentary on misogyny, highlighting the challenges faced by teenage girls in navigating societal expectations and sexism. The film is an engaging coming-of-age tale with excellent chemistry at the core of the…

‘Girls State’ Review — If They’re the Future, Maybe We Aren’t Doomed

The Big Picture The documentary presents a truthful yet hopeful portrait of the future with these girls looking to make change. It covers questions of modern feminism and the impact of the overturning of Roe V. Wade. The number of…

On the Way Home Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the nation of Georgia gained independence. Russia, being Russia, the country began to instigate conflicts between many post-Soviet states. These acts instigated a year-long war in Abkhazia, a…

Yance Ford’s Visual Essay Is A Sprawling Overview Of The History Of Policing In America [Sundance]

Early in Yance Ford’s visual essay “Power,” he tells the audience that the film to come either requires “curiosity” or “at least suspicion” from the viewer. It’s the type of bold claim that might pack a punch as a rhetorical…

‘My Old Ass’ Review — Aubrey Plaza Helps Her Teenage Self in Charming Comedy

The Big Picture My Old Ass is a coming-of-age film about appreciating the time we have and the people we love. The film explores the joy and melancholy of the last period before leaving home. Aubrey Plaza delivers an excellent…

‘True Detective’ Season 4, Episode 2 Recap — We Should Work Together

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for True Detective: Night Country Episode 2. The Big Picture The Dyatlov Pass incident serves as a key influence for True Detective: Night Country, creating terrifying and fresh imagery that continues to captivate audiences.…

The Bitcoin Car Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Writer-director Trygve Luktvasslimo’s The Bitcoin Car is a Norwegian fable about green energy and blockchains that does not appear to have heard of Proof of Stake. That’s OK, I barely have. Quick definition: a PoS is a consensus…

A Deeply Entertaining Music Doc About Pop Hit “We Are The World” [Sundance]

“The Greatest Night In Pop” is so entertaining and eminently watchable, and it’s as simple as that. Directed by Bao Nguyen, the acclaimed filmmaker of the Bruce Lee doc “Be Water,” the already-engaging subject matter doesn’t hurt: nearly 50 of…

‘Malu’ Review — ‘Lady Bird’ Meets ‘Rent’ in Stunning Drama

The Big Picture Malu is a powerful exploration of generational trauma, with phenomenal performances and a rich script. The film examines complex mother-daughter relationships, showcasing how alliances can shift and tensions can arise. The ending raises questions about the cycle…

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review — Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian Kick Ass

The Big Picture Love Lies Bleeding is a bold and exciting film that cranks up horror, suspense, and imagery to new heights. Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian deliver electric performances that are both passionate and intense. Director Rose Glass combines…

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