40 Years On, Eddie Murphy Has Still Never Been This Good
Summary Eddie Murphy's performance in Beverly Hills Cop transformed his career, announcing him as an A-lister The supporting cast offer balance to Murphy's explosive performance The genre mash-up of action and comedy is incredibly well-observed It would be very easy…
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‘Strange Darling’ Review – Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner Romance Becomes a Spectacular Survival Horror
The Big Picture Willa Fitzgerald shines in a career-defining performance that requires incredible range. J.T. Mollner's script cleverly reveals unexpected layers and themes, keeping the audience engaged. Giovanni Ribisi's cinematography adds to the film's immersive visual language, enhancing the experience.…
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‘Stream’ Review – ‘Saw’ Meets ‘Death Race’ In This Slasher Horror Game Show
The Big Picture Elements of Saw and Death Race make for an interesting slasher game show model. The two-hour length and flawed execution are not in the film’s favor. Special effects by Terrifer and Terrifier 2 filmmaker Damien Leone are…
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Les Bêtes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I’ve loved stop-motion animation for a long time, and thankfully, the medium is being given back to indie animators. Such is the case of Michael Granberry and his haunting short film Les Bêtes. Les Bêtes opens on a darkened night…
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‘Greedy People’ Review – Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Himesh Patel Solve a Coen-Coded Caper
The Big Picture Potsy Ponciroli finds morbid humor in small-town crimes. Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Himesh Patel lead a strong ensemble cast. The story’s morality tale culminates in a divisive third act. Potsy Ponciroli's Greedy People doesn't hide its…
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Art of a Hit Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Cristin, the drummer for the band in Gaelan Connell’s film Art of a Hit, casually remarks, “It’s just Art.” The ‘It’ in question is rock music; more specifically the angst-driven seeking type style and always a dangerous corporate sellout. Art…
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Fourth Season Of Apple TV+ Thriller Deepens Legacy Of Hit Show
Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” was a surprising smash at this year’s Emmy nominations, landing nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Gary Oldman), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Jack Lowden), and a remarkable…
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1:08 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
1:08, written and directed by Rick Walker, follows Lilly (Kelcie Weber), a once passionate artist now consumed by addiction and depression. As she speaks through her inner monologue, she is tempted to flip through the pages of her journal, but…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Episode 3 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Monkey Episode 3. The Big Picture Yancy deduces Phinney's riches came from a scam with the severed arm, leading to his murder and Eve's psychopathy. Rosa and Yancy infiltrate a Medicare…
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Masters of The Grind Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Years ago, it was the guilty pleasures of Video Nasties, the secret passed down knowledge by friends of a film sequence that makes you wince or go, “They can’t do that,” even though they did. All of this is part…
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A Dr. Mario Love Story Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Finally, a love story for us nerds. Mark Scheetz’s documentary, A Dr. Mario Love Story, follows the love story of Mark’s good friend, Dana, and his wife, Rachel, as they compete at the Dr. Mario Championship tournament in Columbus, Ohio.…
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The Fridge Featured, Reviews Film Threat
We live in a society where if something breaks, we buy a new one. Maybe you attempt to watch a YouTube tutorial on how to fix it, and then pay someone to fix it, and then end up having to…
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