When Unfettered Featured, Reviews Film Threat
When Unfettered, a short film by Derek Franzese, adventure begins with a simple step out the front door on life’s journey. It’s late at night, and Amara and Wren are at the side of their dying father. Also by their…
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‘Janet Planet’ Review — This Spectacular A24 Debut Is One of the Year’s Best
The Big Picture Janet Planet is a captivating debut film that captures the delicate textures of a mother-daughter relationship. The movie finds its own rhythm, focusing on character development and small moments over conflict. Julianne Nicholson's performance and Annie Baker's…
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The Ballad of Davy Crockett Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I love a good old-fashioned Western. Derek Estlin Purvis, who wrote and directed The Ballad of Davy Crockett, clearly shares my passion. Every shot makes it evident that the man yanked his heart right out of his chest and wore it…
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Long Live Film Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“Cinema is an invention without a future” – a quote from the Lumière brothers, who are often credited with the birth of cinema, opens up the documentary Film Is Dead: Long Live Film. Indeed, the invention at the time was…
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ARTICLE 370: The True Story Of Politics And Terrorism In Kashmir
Article 370 (2024): Featuring Yami Gautam (Right) and Priyamani (Left)Kashmir was once a heaven on earth. Now, our generation fears visiting that very heaven. Why? Nobody, not even the bravest of the brave, would like to get shot by some…
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The Ones Who Live’ Episode 2 Recap — Michonne Kicks Ass
Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Episode 2. The Big Picture Episode 2 of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live effectively clarifies multiple timelines. Danai Gurira brings depth to Michonne's vulnerability.…
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‘Fighter’ Review — Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone Soar
The Big Picture Fighter offers gritty action & strong character development, veering away from clichés. The cast has great chemistry, especially between Roshan & Padukone, which adds depth to the story beyond the action. Patty's character arc is a particular…
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Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate Review: Villaniously Bad
In the world of animated superhero films, DreamWorks Animation has established itself as a formidable contender with movies that blend humor, heart, and heroics in equal measure. However, their latest outing, Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate, a sequel to the…
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That They May Face the Rising Sun Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! That They May Face the Rising Sun is adapted from the beloved Irish novel of the same name by John McGahem. It is set in rural Ireland in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It…
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Spaceman Review: An Uneven Journey Through Space and Sentiment
Johan Renck‘s Spaceman, adapted from Jaroslav Kalfař‘s 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia, embarks on a celestial journey aiming to explore not just the vast unknowns of the universe but also the intricate labyrinth of human emotion and relationships. While its…
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One Night in Tokyo Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Finding your soulmate is a million-to-one proposition. Finding your soulmate halfway around the world is like shooting a bullet with a bullet. In Joshua Woodcock’s One Night in Tokyo, he takes our hero and drops him in the middle of…
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Someone You Know Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Someone You Know follows three women whose stories about having a later abortion reveal the hostility, complications, and choices they had to face. Produced and directed by Asha Dahya, she presents the facts and situations for women seeking later abortions,…
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