Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Himesh Patel Can’t Save An Uninspired Coen-Esque Crime-Comedy Riff
It’s giving Coen Brothers, That’s the immediate vibe of “Greedy People,” a new crime comedy from director Potsy Ponciroli (the revisionist Wester “Old Henry”) and playwright and screenwriter Michael Vukadinovich (“Kidding”). Everyone wants to be the Coens at one point…
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‘Close Your Eyes’ Review – A Legend Returns With Another Breathtaking Cinematic Gift
The Big Picture Víctor Erice’s Close Your Eyes is a magnificent film that explores loss, memory, and cinema itself. The director’s first feature in 30 years unfolds as a patient mystery that builds to melancholic, deeply personal reflections. Close Your…
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The Trail Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Joseph Ollman’s short film The Trail is about siblings whose attempt to reconnect on a hike turns into a tense psychological journey. Martin (Kieran Urquhart) and his estranged sister Sam (Suzy Whitefield) reunite outside of Martin’s home. They share an…
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‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Pachinko Season 2 Episode 1. The Big Picture The captivating Pachinko Season 2 continues the struggles faced by Sunja and Solomon. The young actors playing Noa and Mozasu shine in showcasing the…
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Demon Behind The Glass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Demon Behind The Glass is the first feature of writer-director Joshua Recene. The horror film follows disgraced journalist Jonathan (Adam Holley) as he tries to break back into the business. He plans on doing this by uncovering a big fracking…
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‘The Crow’ Review – Bill Skarsgård Leads the Emo Gen Z Melodrama of My Dreams
The Big Picture The Crow 2024 remake diverges from the original 1994 aesthetic, focusing more on romance and modern visuals. The reboot removes the rape scene, giving Shelly more depth, and provides new supernatural elements. Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs…
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‘Blink Twice’ Review – Channing Tatum Is Sinister and Charming in Zoë Kravitz’s Directorial Debut
The Big Picture Kravitz's debut offers some refreshing twists on the #MeToo thriller, diving deeply into a specific aspect of patriarchal oppression. The film has issues with pacing and struggles to find a unique identity. The movie is at its…
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Der Fleck (Skill Issue) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Summer is magical as a young adult. We never realize it, but it’s all downhill from there, isn’t it? The sensation of summertime bliss is just one of the many feelings that director Willy Hans…
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The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat Review
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat sounds like a fast-food tie-in for Dreamgirls. In reality, the film shares no direct connection to that musical or the Motown girl group that inspired it. One of the main characters is an aspiring singer,…
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His Mother Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! His Mother is actress Maia Scalia’s writing and directing debut. The only actor on screen throughout the nearly 14-minute runtime is Bethany Anne Lind. Lind portrays the mother of the title, Julie. She’s driving around…
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Blink Twice Review | Flickreel
Blink Twice succeeds primarily thanks to its ending. You wouldn’t think that would be the case, as most audience members will likely predict where the story is going at least a half-hour in. While the big reveal doesn’t subvert expectations,…
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‘That ’90s Show’ Part 3 Review
The Big Picture That '90s Show balances nostalgia with new themes and character development, maintaining its charm. Pacing improvements by merging Parts 2 and 3 into a cohesive season elevate the viewing experience. The comedy successfully updates humor and maintains…
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