Civil War Review: Alex Garland’s Heartwrenching War Masterpiece
When you go to the theatre to see a brand new Alex Garland movie, you know that it’s not going to be a conventional movie by any means. Even his most accessible movie in my opinion – Ex Machina – is still…
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Noah Jupe Grew Up Alongside His ‘Franklin’ Character
The Big Picture Apple TV+'s Franklin documents the Founding Father's overseas role during the Revolutionary War, which played a crucial part in America's fight for independence. Michael Douglas brings professionalism and dedication to his role as Benjamin Franklin, according to…
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Éric Bruneau on Playing a Real-Life Serial Killer in Dusk for a Hitman
Though it might be known for being a country of peace and politeness, Canada has produced some of the most notorious serial killers the world has ever known. Paul Bernardo, Karla Homolka, Clifford Olson, and Robert Pickton are a few…
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Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Rupert Murdoch
The Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, also known as “the Oscars of Science,” is an award show unlike any other. Founded and funded by Silicon Valley titan Yuri Milner and his artist wife Julia Milner, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, 23andMe co-founder Anne…
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The Surgeon Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The holly jolly knob is cranked up to eleven in the marvelous claymation holiday short The Surgeon by the talented filmmaker Mike O’Reilly. On a snowy night, a man (Mike O’Reilly) and a woman (Margret O’Reilly) welcome the surgeon (Ryan…
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A Freediver’s Near Tragedy Gets The Drawn-Out Documentary Treatment [SXSW]
As a champion freediver, Jessea Lu describes in the early minutes of her own documentary, “7 Beats Per Minute,” the film’s title reflects the heart rate a freediver should target to ensure success during a competitive diving event. There’s no question such…
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“The Charismatic Leader Leads People, But What Toward?”: Rory Kennedy and Mark Bailey on Their HBO Docuseries The Synanon Fix
The Synanon Fix (Photo courtesy HBO) Currently unspooling across four episodes on HBO and continuing to stream on Max is The Synanon Fix, the latest true-crime catnip from the cable channel that’s not a juggernaut of the genre. And while…
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Mexican Dream Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Laura Plancarte’s cinema verité documentary, Mexican Dream, focuses on the life and times of co-writer María Magdalena Reyes. Reyes fled an abusive relationship and returned to Mexico. She is an older woman who would like to create a child with…
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‘Andor’ Creator Reflects On “Important” 24 Hours Of Storytelling
Critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated, while it may not have matched the ratings of similar “Star Wars” shows like “The Mandalorian”—perhaps more adult and mature than expected— the “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” prequel spinoff series “Andor” was very adored…
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Global Box Office Hits New Milestone Despite Digital Release
The Big Picture Kung Fu Panda 4 continues to dominate the box office with $452 million globally, passing the $200 million milestone domestically. Despite positive reviews, the animated sequel has earned the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the series. The…
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The Greatest Hits Review: Lucy Boynton Leads Excellent Cast
The Greatest Hits is a film that bravely mixes genres, serving its audience a romantic fantasy cocktail with a twist of time-travel. Directed, produced, and penned by Ned Benson, the movie tries to navigate the tumultuous waters of love, loss,…
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Time Is A Motherf***er for Josh Brolin
Two years after it premiered, one of our favorite shows of 2022, “The Outer Range” returns this summer (read our review). Something of an unusual but welcome mix of “Yellowstone” family drama and existential “X-Files” sci-fi, “Outer Range” star Josh…
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