‘The Contestant’ Review – Like Watching ‘Black Mirror’ in Real Life
The Big Picture The Contestant is a harrowing exploration of a bizarre Japanese reality show that feels more like a horror movie. The documentary humanizes protagonist Nasubi with a tone that is haunting yet hopeful. The film glosses over pivotal…
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Anne de Carbuccia on The Fragility of Nature on Our Planet in Earth Protectors Featured, Interviews Film Threat
Anne de Carbuccia is a French environmental artist and filmmaker. The focus of her work is to move past the human-centered era of today. Her artwork explores how using intelligence and technology, our species can become a positive force for…
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Nida Manzoor’s Female Punk Band Sitcom Returns To Peacock On May 30
After wowing critics at Sundance last year with her martial arts family comedy “Polite Society,” Nida Manzoor returns with a new season of her TV series “We Are Lady Parts.” The Channel 4 show follows an all-female Muslim punk band…
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‘Tales of the Empire’ Review
The Big Picture Tales of the Empire follows Morgan and Barriss, revealing personal challenges amidst the Empire's reign. Morgan & Barriss's stories complement each other thematically, focusing on pain, loss, and survival. The anthology format allows for a deep exploration…
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New Netflix Limited Series Starring Benedict Cumberbatch Asks Where The Real Monsters Lie
From the looks of “Eric,” Abi Morgan has cooked up a stirring psychological thriller for Netflix. And for her latest limited series, the writer of Steve McQueen‘s 2011 film “Shame” returns to the Big Apple, but this is a much…
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Netflix Breaks Show’s Final Season Into Three Parts, Part 1 Premieres This Summer
All good things come to an end, but in the case of “Cobra Kai,” Netflix wants to make the goodbye last as long as possible. The streamer announced today that their popular series’ sixth and final season will premiere in three parts, with the…
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I Couldn’t Believe They Wanted Me
Two and a half years ago, Jess Hong hit the big time. Like most streaming series, however, it took awhile to reap the benefits. In October 2021, and only two years out of college, the New Zealand actress was cast…
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Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly Traverse The Multiverse For Adults & Consider Existential Regrets
Multiverse narratives are all the rage these days, especially within the comic book movie genre, where there’s always a convenient excuse for nostalgia grabs and time-folding mash-ups where three different actors who have played the superhero can turn up in…
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Best Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Emmys 2024 Predictions & Contenders
Congratulations to Jon Hamm and Andrew Scott. You are more than likely earning Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Emmy nominations for “Fargo” season five and “Ripley,” respectively. The other three nominees in the category are very much…
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A Home on Every Floor Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Signe Rosenlund-Hauglid’s short film, A Home on Every Floor, is the story of its writer, poet Hanna Asefaw’s youth. When her Eritrean family moved to Norway in the 90s, her neighborhood was as idyllic as it gets for an immigrant…
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Best Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie Emmys 2024 Predictions And Contenders
If some of the Drama and Comedy series acting categories are scrounging for legitimate nominees, the Limited Series and TV movie fields are effectively a bloodbath in comparison. At this point, there are just three actors likely to make the…
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Callum Turner Set To Star in Apple TV+’s Digital Espionage Series NEUROMANCER — GeekTyrant
Callum Turner is set to star in Apple TV’s series adaptation of the William Gibson novel Neuromancer. It was originally reported that Robert Pattinson would star in the series, but that’s obviously no longer the case. The 10-episode drama follows…
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