A Worthy Spin-off That Stumbles Slightly
The Big Picture The raunchy humor in Kite Man: Hell Yeah is definitely reminiscent of the main series Harley Quinn . Kite Man, Golden Glider, and Bane in particular get exceptional characterization. Fun cameos and character inclusions tie Kite Man:…
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The White Savior Complex Is Completely Upended In Compelling Guy Pearce Drama
Summary The Convert offers an authentic portrayal of Māori culture, rich in emotion and historical significance. Director Lee Tamahori's visually stunning style immerses viewers in the world of early 19th-century New Zealand, even if the story's pacing is occasionally too…
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The Conversation Collectors Edition Set Review
STUDIOCANAL kindly sent us this The Conversation Collectors Edition set to unbox and review to mark the film’s 50th anniversary. This 4K restoration of a modern classic starring Gene Hackman is available from July 15th. In a rigid case inside…
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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Episode 7 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4, Episode 7. The Big Picture Last week's episode of The Boys Season 4, its weakest yet, relied too heavily on shock value. The Shape Shifter's powers provide a…
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Bursts of Comedy Flavor Keep Prime Video Animated Series From Going Bad
Do young people remember “Sausage Party”? The movie about the hot dog that really wanted to find his place in a bun? While it may not feel that old to viewers of a certain age, the comedy about sentient food…
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Lost Dolls Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There are some films where the term WTF doesn’t even scratch the surface, as seen in the spectacular misfit toy feature Lost Dolls by writer/director Jaroslaw Gogolin. It opens with a tree and the quote, “And into the forest I…
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‘Vikings Valhalla’ Season 3 Review
The Big Picture The time jump of seven years in Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 allows characters to grow and develop, adding depth to their arcs. The focus on character development over action creates a more intimate and personal journey, while…
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Project Silence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Tae-gon Kim, Yong-hwa Kim, and Joo-Suk Park all collaborated on the screenplay for Project Silence. Tae-gon Kim directs this sci-fi horror tale set in South Korea. Is there enough intrigue and chills to hold audiences’ attention? Jung-won (Lee Sun-kyun) and…
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‘Tiger Stripes’ Review – Who Knew Body Horror Could Be So Sweet?
The Big Picture Tiger Stripes uses body horror to emphasize the struggles of puberty in a heartwarming yet gross way. The film's allegorical approach to adolescence explores societal issues through transformation. While the film may suffer from predictability and pacing…
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Touch Review | Flickreel
Touch shares more than a few parallels to Past Lives. Both films center on former sweethearts looking back at what might have been, although there are several differences. Where Nora and Hae Sung were merely going steady as kids, the…
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‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Review
The Big Picture Judge Oliver Garland's legacy is explored posthumously by his children in the new MGM+ series Emperor of Ocean Park , unveiling hidden secrets and dark truths. Forest Whitaker's portrayal of Garland shines amid lackluster performances by the…
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Thine Ears Shall Bleed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The woods are scary. In horror films, nothing positive ever comes out of journeys into the wilderness. Dark, dense, and filled with unknown (and often unseen) terrors, they are the perfect setting for all manner of horror classics. It’s a…
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