EFC Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The prologue of EFC, directed by Jaze Bordeaux and Wayne Wells, is a beautifully filmed, wordless fight between two fighters of the titular Excelsis Fighting Championship. The choreography is graceful and the two actors are clearly doing the combat themselves.…
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‘The Killer’s Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy Discuss John Woo’s Obsession With Pigeons
The Big Picture Collider's Steve Weintraub speaks with The Killer 's Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy. John Woo returns as co-writer and director for the 2024 remake of his classic action film. Emmanuel and Sy discuss challenging action sequences, the…
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Sofia Coppola’s Satire Of Fame-Obsessed Teens Remains A Relevant Time Capsule
Summary The Bling Ring captures the superficial materialism and celebrity culture of the 2010s. Sofia Coppola uses sharp satire to explore the allure of fame and hollow material desires. Emma Watson's performance as Nicki Moore adds layers to a cast…
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Christian Slater Held Zoë Kravitz as a Baby, Now She’s Directing Him
The Big Picture Christian Slater, Alia Shawkat and Simon Rex discuss working with Zoë Kravitz on her directorial debut, Blink Twice . Rex recalls a specific unforgettable acting note he received from Kravitz while making the film. Shawkat also discusses…
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Wild Wild Space Filmmakers on Telling the ‘Untold’ Story of the Rocket Industry
The new HBO documentary Wild Wild Space tells the hitherto untold story of a group of rocket tech startups competing to launch satellites into space. Based on tech journalist and author Ashlee Vance’s book, When The Heavens Went on Sale,…
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Coyotes Kill For Fun Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In his feature film Coyotes Kill For Fun, Blake Eckard tells the tale of a small mountain community seeping into lawlessness like the Old West. Bev, a struggling mother of two, is trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend,…
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Emmy Raver-Lampman & Elliot Page on ‘Umbrella Academy’s “Devastating” Finale
[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy.] The Big Picture In the final season of the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy,' the Hargreeves family face the need to restore their powers to set…
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Photos From George Miller’s Canceled Justice League Show Martian Manhunter
Before director George Miller decided to return to the Mad Max franchise in 2015 with Fury Road, the Australian auteur was tapped by Warner Bros. to direct Justice League: Mortal in 2007. Now, 17 years later, we have another glimpse…
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Deadpool & Wolverine’s Box Office Just Bulldozed One Of Captain America’s Biggest Milestones
Summary Deadpool & Wolverine reaches $1.154 billion at the worldwide box office just shy of one month after its release. Deadpool & Wolverine 's box office has surpassed Captain America: Civil War , which earned a total of $1.153 billion.…
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John Woo’s Energetic Action Remake Overcomes A Thin Plot With Explosive Action
Summary The Killer is an engaging action flick, spinning a narrative around the complex relationship between a contract killer and a skilled detective. The film boasts a stellar cast, captivating plot, and exciting action sequences that culminate in a thrilling…
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‘Solar Opposites’ – You’ll Never Guess Which Oscar-Winner Yumyulack Channels
The Big Picture We talk with Solar Opposites stars Thomas Middleditch and Sean Giambrone ahead of Season 5. Middleditch and Giambrone voice the series' leads Terry and Yumyulack, in addition to the vocal talents of Dan Stevens, Christina Hendricks, Sterling…
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All Over Again (Music Video) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing a short film from Joseph McGovern called All Over Again. It tells the story of an elder musician struggling through writer’s block in hopes of performing a new song at the…
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