Double Down South Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! In the seedy realm of the game of keno – an offshoot of pool – Diana (Lili Simmons) is a mystery. Young and beautiful, she stands out in the sleazy underworld of keno that largely consists of…
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These Brooklyn Millennial Queers Were Not All Right [Sundance]
PARK CITY – It’s 2024. Are you ready for a movie set in the pandemic summer of 2020? Or, like September 11th, another historical event that was hard for Americans to stomach on screen for a good while, do you…
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An Impassive Romance That Somehow Restores Your Hope In Humanity
Summary Fallen Leaves is a deadpan romantic comedy that explores the possibility of human connection in a challenging world that encourages emotional detachment. The film's stars, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen, deliver subtle performances that leave a big impression and…
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‘The Kitchen’ Review — Daniel Kaluuya Directs a Dystopian Robin Hood Tale
The Big Picture Great performances by Kane Robinson and Jedaiah Bannerman stand out in The Kitchen. The film has impressive production design, direction, and visuals. However, the dystopian setting feels lacking and the supporting characters and story are underdeveloped. This…
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‘Freaky Tales’ Review — Pedro Pascal Burns Bright in Bloody Nostalgia-Fest
The Big Picture Jay Ellis, Normani, and Dominique Thorne deliver standout performances in Freaky Tales. The film fully embraces the 1980s vibe, with a fearless approach to bloody and violent scenes. Not all the stories mesh well together, with different…
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The Beekeeper: A Buzzworthy Action Extravaganza!
Welcome back, movie fans! Today, we’re diving into the world of The Beekeeper, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride filled with honey-soaked action and unexpected twists. So, grab your popcorn, and let’s dissect the sweetness and sting…
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Daniel Kaluuya’s Directorial Feature Debut Has Style & Substance
Summary The Kitchen has a visually stunning look and feel, with Kane Robinson delivering a fantastic performance as Izi. The film explores compelling themes and a plot about a biased system on the brink of rebellion but lacks the energy…
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A Lyrical Documentary Is Passionate & Expressive, But A Little Too Linear [Sundance]
There’s an odd tension and dichotomy coursing throughout the new documentary, “Frida,” an intimacy meets a standard-issue form: a lyrical, magical quality next to something just maybe too safely chronological for its own good. Carla Gutierrez’s new documentary, her directorial…
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‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Review — Jane Schoenbrun’s Film Is a Stunning Vision
The Big Picture I Saw the TV Glow is a fascinating and unconventional film that demands to be picked apart and explored. The film blends horror, nostalgia, and larger themes of transition, creating a unique and thought-provoking story. The cast…
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Ruth Wilson Fumbles Through a Snooze-Fest
The Big Picture Showtime's The Woman in the Wall fails to effectively focus on its crime plot, resulting in a messy and confusing narrative. The characters lack depth and fail to evoke sympathy, particularly the protagonist Lorna, whose mental instability…
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Founders Day Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The screenplay for Founders Day, by director Erik Bloomquist and his brother Carson Bloomquist, feels like a reaction to the ever-growing political divisiveness in the United States. In the town of Fairwood, the mayoral election is heating up. Incumbent Blair…
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A Family Finds Solace In Community Theater
PARK CITY – Sometimes the star of the movie isn’t the cast or the director. It’s not the cinematography or the score. Sometimes you watch a film and realize you’re experiencing the unfurling of a pretty fantastic screenplay. That’s the…
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