‘Magpie’ Review — Forget Star Wars, This Is Daisy Ridley At Her Best
The Big Picture Daisy Ridley shines in Magpie with a perfectly calibrated performance. The thriller builds to an outstanding ending that ties everything together perfectly. Ridley's intense, emotional, and humorous portrayal elevates the film beyond being a disposable thriller. There…
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An Exclusive Interview with Producer Jonathan Sanger Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In an insightful conversation, Cabrini producer Jonathan Sanger shed light on the making of a film that delves into the life of Mother Cabrini, a nun who dedicated herself to helping Italian immigrants in New York. The interview provides a…
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‘Family’ Review — This Horror Film Takes “Home Sweet Hell” to Heart
The Big Picture Benjamin Finkel’s debut announces the arrival of a new horror filmmaker you’ll want to keep your eye on. Family falls in line with contemporary “arthouse horror” films, but never feels repetitive or like a copycat. Don’t think…
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‘Timestalker’ Review — Like If ‘Past Lives’ Had Gore and Dildo Jokes
The Big Picture Alice Lowe follows her directorial debut Prevenge with even more ambition. The insane combination of “historical sci-fi rom-com” plays like gangbusters. An ensemble cast including Nick Frost, Aneurin Barnard, Jacob Anderson, and Tanya Reynolds work together like…
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Minister of Music Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Caught between organized religion and untamed spirituality is where the “Reverend” finds himself. Director Nick Canfield documents the life, music, and ministry of live performance powerhouse Vince Anderson in the film The Reverend. Vince Anderson felt a calling in his…
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‘Oddity’ Review — This Supernatural Horror Film Will Tear You to Pieces
The Big Picture Oddity is another horror gem from writer-director Damian McCarthy that grows on you. The film follows Dani, a medium mourning the loss of a sister, and her search for answers in the supernatural. Carolyn Bracken's performance is…
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‘Road House’ Review — Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Punch His Way Through This Mess
The Big Picture Jake Gyllenhaal looks like an absolute beast, but his role as disgraced professional fighter Elwood Dalton is rather one-dimensional. The reliance on digital effects is an odd one because too many of them look cheap in motion.…
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Nick Kroll And Andrew Rannells Are Those Gays Trying To Kill You
Adopting a baby can often be a long and grueling process. Finding a child up for adoption or an expecting mother who feels she’s a match is not for the faint of heart. So, when we first meet Dom (Nick…
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The Princess Warrior Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Princess Warrior is also known as Princess Khutulun, which is the better title. See, this dramatic action epic directed by S. Baasanjargal and Shuudertsetseg Baatarsuren and written by Baatarsuren and Boldkhuyag Damdinsuren, is about Princess Khutulun, a direct descendant…
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‘3 Body Problem’ Review — ‘GOT’ Creators Adapt Your Next Favorite Sci-Fi Show
The Big Picture 3 Body Problem blends all three Liu Cixin books for a more well-rounded story and diverse cast, simplifying complex concepts. The Netflix series, unlike the books, fleshes out characters and focuses on their development, enhancing the viewer's…
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I Want To Live On Mars Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Mariya Somova, I Want To Live On Mars is a coming-of-age teen drama. However, the narrative thrust is not typical of the genre. It features a story full of several poetic turnarounds of events that find meaning through…
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Lead Actresses Shine In An Evocative If Hazy Drama
Summary Vicky Knight & Esmé Creed-Miles shine with their onscreen chemistry. The cinematography and sound create effective emotional moments. Silver Haze focuses on expressive visuals rather than a strong narrative. Silver Haze is an appropriate title for writer-director Sacha Polak’s…
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