‘Invincible’ Season 2 Part 2 Review — This Series Is as Strong as Ever
The Big Picture Invincible Season 2 Part 2 balances humanity with action, creating relatable, human stories amid superpowered violence. The series builds on Omni-Man's semi-redemption and Mark's emotional arc, showing moving, grounded superhero storytelling. Invincible Season 2 Part 2 hints…
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Slasher House 3 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The cinematic universe of spooky slashers continues in Slasher House 3. Written and directed by Mj Dixon, the film begins as each entry has: Red (Redd Nicholson) waking up naked in a sterile room with no memory. Soon, her door…
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‘Constellation’ Episode 5 Recap — Apple TV+’s Sci-Fi Mystery Adds a New Layer
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Constellation. The Big Picture Quantum entanglement adds complexity to the puzzle of Apple TV+'s Constellation . Jo, Henry, and Bud face a larger conspiracy, expanding beyond the main characters. A…
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Shari and Lamb Chop Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Shari and Lamb Chop, directed by Lisa D’Apolito, is a poignant documentary about the beloved ventriloquist and puppeteer Shari Lewis. Lewis and her felt animal pals began bringing smiles to children on television in…
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Antisemite Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Antisemite tells a relatable story about a young man’s instinctive search for a stronger bond with his ancestry and a richer connection to something higher than himself. Director Michelle Bossy and screenwriter Etan Marciano attempt to walk that delicate line between…
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‘So Help Me Todd’ Season 2 Review — Skylar Astin Has Still Got It
The Big Picture Season 2 of So Help Me Todd maintains its chemistry and character dynamics for an engaging continuation. Changes in relationships and dynamics deepen the story, especially with Allison's ongoing challenges. The show excels in balancing charm and…
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The Ballad of a Coyote Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written, starring, and directed by Trevor Riley, The Ballad of a Coyote follows the dangerous journey of a poor rancher who must pay off his gambling debts by smuggling a woman across the U.S.-Mexico border. Arizona Meyer (Riley) is a regular working-class…
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Peter Dinklage’s Dark Comedy Has Great Emotional Highs & Hilarious Lows
Summary Engaging performances drive American Dreamer's cleverly written story. Complex relationships between characters add depth and intrigue. Pursuit of the American dream leads the protagonist to unexpected outcomes. The American dream is an ambiguous term with many different meanings for…
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Bardejov Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Second Great War has had several epics produced in its wake. But notable examples such as Jojo Rabbit, Germany: Year Zero, or the harrowing anti-Russian Come and See offer a smaller-scale look at the lives of those impacted by WWII. Small does not…
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Scala!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World’s Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits
Back in 1988, my flatmate Pete and I went to London to see Jean Michel Jarre’s Destination Docklands. We didn’t have tickets but were hyped for a gigantic, open-air light show to the beats of Oxygen. Instead, we caught roughly a quarter…
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Judy-ism Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Emily Lerer and screenwriter/star Emily Nash’s short comedy, Judy-ism, addresses the complications of honoring family tradition. Judy (Nash) is about to be married to her fiancé, Jack (John Noble Barrack), when her controlling mother, Nancy (Sheri Effres), makes some last-minute…
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Camp Pleasant Lake Review: An Uninspiring Dip into the Horror Genre
Horror enthusiasts frequently seek films that promise an intriguing premise, spine-tingling suspense, and characters whose fates you’re compelled to care about. Thomas Walton‘s Camp Pleasant Lake aims to check these boxes but falls dramatically short in its execution, making for…
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