Science Friction Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Science Friction tells the stories of scientists who have been misrepresented and edited out of context on television. This brilliant documentary by director Emery Emery gives them a chance to rebut the misquotes in their own words and…
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For When You Get Lost Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Sincere, subversive, and entirely unique — For When You Get Lost is a film that beautifully articulates the tragedies of familial dysfunction through its darkly comedic lens. Moreover, this coming-of-middle-age tale’s road-tripping premise provides genuine pathos from start to finish…
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Static Codes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In David M. Parks’ feature film, Static Codes, a man’s life was forever changed in a car accident when aliens abducted his wife, and he was left paralyzed. Fifteen years later, he is a near-hopeless man who is still in…
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‘Wonka’ Review — Timothée Chalamet Presents a World of Pure Imagination
The Big Picture Timothée Chalamet shines as Willy Wonka, capturing the character's charm and optimism with his buoyant performance. Director Paul King brings his signature cheeriness to the film, creating a candy-colored world that is a visual delight. While the…
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Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In the dimly lit, wooden confines of a sauna, ethereal light, and vapor dance upon the form of a woman. Her breasts, stomach, waist, and head (resting serenely on another’s lap) are bathed in the soft yellow glow of the…
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‘Culprits’ Review — Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Steals Hearts in Twisty Thriller
The Big Picture Culprits is a blood-soaked heist series with a twist, featuring a stacked cast of characters and an unpredictable storyline. The show's timeline structure, alternating between past and present, can make it difficult to follow and understand the…
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Timothée Chalamet Struggles To Fully Embrace Willy Wonka In A Visually Vibrant Musical
Summary Wonka is not as memorable or magical as it aims to be, with clunky storylines and a lack of depth. Timothée Chalamet feels miscast as Willy Wonka, not fully embodying the character. The supporting cast, including Olivia Colman and…
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‘Poor Things’ Review — Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Create a Weird World
The Big Picture Poor Things is a visually stunning film that showcases Yorgos Lanthimos' unique vision and storytelling capabilities. Emma Stone delivers a phenomenal performance as Bella Baxter, capturing the character's growth and complexity. The entire cast excels in their…
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‘Leave the World Behind’ Review — Julia Roberts Faces the Apocalypse
The Big Picture Esmail brings the powerlessness of Mr. Robot to a larger scale in Leave the World Behind, immersing viewers in a rapidly crumbling world with no hope. The performances in the film, particularly by Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke,…
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Le Choix de Sofia (One Last Thing) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Alain Deslongchamps’ short film, Le Choix de Sofia (One Last Thing), we meet Sofia (Véronique Gallant), a superwoman at work and in life. Yet, even superheroes have their limits. It’s Friday, and Sofia is asked to put together the…
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Wild Boys Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Morten Forland’s comedy feature, Wild Boys, parents find a way to parent us long after they are gone. Our hero, Kate’s (Kate Frampton David) typical morning of staying home and completing her online ninja training course is disrupted by…
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Talent Keyhole Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Michael Lauter’s Talent Keyhole sports an unusual but exciting concept for a futuristic science-fiction thriller. Inside the top-secret world of MorphTek in Aurora, Colorado, defense contractor Kassandra (Kris Luna), a working neuroscientist with incredible mental abilities, has been…
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