Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's…
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Writer/director Rose Glass made her feature debut with 2019’s stunningly effective psychological horror film, “Saint Maud”, an unsettling and complex mood piece that announced a unique new voice. Glass’s sophomore effort, “Love Lies Bleeding“, is an even stronger film; a…
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The Big Picture Amber Heard's character Mera is significantly minimized in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom . Mera's presence is reduced through limited screen time and displaced focus on other characters like Orm and Atlanna. While sidelining Mera helps the…
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Summary Netflix's true crime genre attracts a hungry audience with stories like Matthew Hardy's cyberstalking spree. "Can I Tell You a Secret?" covers only a fraction of the cyberbullying issue, missing crucial details. Despite some flaws, the Netflix miniseries accurately…
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Denis Villeneuve, an ardent craftsperson of the highest order, had a plan within a plan in mind when he began developing the Dune series after Legendary Pictures courted him to direct a modern adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel. On…
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The Big Picture Dune 's visuals are visually stunning and are a result of the impressive work by cinematographer Greig Fraser. The film was shot in various locations, including the deserts of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, adding to…
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Summary The Borderlands film plans to tell an original story with familiar characters but introduces new faces to the franchise. Fans are concerned about character inaccuracies in the film, particularly with the age and portrayal of iconic game personas. Some…
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Tim Blake Nelson is a treasure of a character actor and one who carves out memorable performances in films big and small, good or bad. While he may not be a household name, Nelson is an important actor and filmmaker…
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The Big Picture Hamburger Hill captures the visceral horror of the Vietnam War through realistic battle scenes and nuanced perspectives on patriotism. The film highlights the camaraderie and struggles of soldiers, with breakout performances from Dylan McDermott and Don Cheadle.…
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For some audiences, nothing beats a good Western featuring beautiful landscapes, epic cowboy shootouts, and profound narratives. Western films have been around for over a century, dating back to the early 1900s, with one of the first Western features, The…
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Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” opens this Friday, March 1, and returning for the film as the Bene Gesserit Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides’ mother is actress Rebecca Ferguson, known for the “Mission Impossible” franchise (read our review). As I…
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Among the sentences I could never imagine uttering, “an existentialist, science fiction, mood-piece starring Adam Sandler” would rank near the top. In director Johan Renck’s “Spaceman”, Sandler is quite enthralling in an impressive performance of depth and maturity surrounded by…
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