My Body Didn’t Want To Bring That Knife Down
[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for Sweetpea.] The Big Picture In the drama series 'Sweetpea,' Rhiannon (played by Ella Punell) transforms from unnoticed to a killer, finding empowerment in her actions. Ella Purnell was an executive producer and…
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Ghosted Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“Ghosted” is a term meaning “to abruptly cut off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so.” Director Lokesh Babu Akula and director-screenwriter-star David Bermudez tap into the modern-day dating scene, riffing off Fatal Attraction, among…
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Sean Baker’s Anora Succeeds in Scoring Highest Per-Screen Average of 2024
Sean Baker’s new film Anora had the highest per-screen average of 2024, with $90,000 on six screens for a total gross of $540,000. The film had the number one per-screen average at all six locations, which included The Lincoln Center,…
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Will The ‘Star Trek Lower Decks’ Finale End on a Cliffhanger? “To Be Continued…”
The Big Picture Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero, and Noël Wells tease growth for their characters in final Lower Decks episodes. Quaid teases an upcoming episode that will blow our minds, as something he can't believe they got away…
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Jon Bernthal’s Punisher “Absolutely” Has a Future in the MCU, Marvel Boss Declares
Daredevil: Born Again will not be the last time we see Jon Bernthal as the beloved Marvel vigilante Frank Caste, a.k.a. The Punisher, according to Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum. After being introduced to much acclaim in the second season…
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Faults Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Fire up that sack of sour diesel as you are in for a total gas with the potent British sci-fi short Faults, directed by Ben Ogunbiyi with a script by Ogunbiyi and Rhys Mainwaring. Mary (Anna-Maria Nabirye) enjoys a sunny…
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The Cast of Anora Discuss Playing Tough Guys in Sean Baker’s Acclaimed Film
Yura Borisov, Karren Karaguilan, and Vache Tovmasyan play Igor, Toros, and Garnick, respectively, in the new film Anora, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes and a surefire bet for Oscar nominations. The three men discussed working with Sean Baker,…
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‘Bosch’ and ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Have a Surprising Connection
Viewers might be unaware that the wildly popular Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer television franchises share an interesting connection. Both shows are based on the bestselling novel series created by Michael Connelly, but it gets even more interesting. In Connelly's…
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While Red One Received Poor Critics’ Reviews, Audiences Are Loving Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans’ New 2024 Holiday Movie On Rotten Tomatoes
Red One has already earned some redemption from its dire initial reviews from critics. Starring Dwayne Johnson (Callum Drift) and Chris Evans (Jack O'Malley), the action flick follows the kidnapping of Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons), with the duo tasked…
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Rising’ Was Originally an Entirely Different Story
The Big Picture Collider's Jason Gorber sat down with Ultraman: Rising co-directors Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima to discuss the Netflix movie. Ultraman: Rising explores Ultraman's paternal side, as baseball star Ken Sato cares for an abandoned Kaiju. During this…
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Taylor Sheridan’s Oil Series With Billy Bob Thornton Is Mostly Entertaining & Speaks To A MAGA Worldview
A color-washed series about tough, no-nonsense guys dealing with high-pressure hands-on stuff in rural America, “Landman” is raw, uncut Taylor Sheridan straight from the source. Set in and around the oil fields of Midland-Odessa, Texas, the series trolls the mesquite-mixed…
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Nightbitch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The loss of identity, sense of days blending together, anger toward your partner, and strong feelings of hopelessness and depression that can come from being a stay-at-home parent to a precious young child is…
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