Hunter Schafer Can’t Escape A Not-So-Scary Thriller That’s For The Birds
Strange things are happening in the German Alps. Well, at least in the hills centered around a non-descript summer resort in said Alps. There is a peculiar figure running around the woods. Women are throwing up uncontrollably in the gift…
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Fast-Paced Video Game Fare That Could Benefit From Taking A Breather
Summary Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Lilith in Borderlands is pitch-perfect, balancing badassery with vulnerability in later scenes. Jack Black delivers comedic gold as Claptrap, adding fun to the ensemble. While the world-building is easy to follow, supporting cast members lack…
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‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 Review
Editor's Note: The below review contains spoilers for Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy. The Big Picture Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy neglects what makes it great, focusing on a lackluster storyline with little closure. Characters are paired up…
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‘Borderlands’ Review – This Video Game Adaptation Is a Fun But Bumpy Claptrap
The Big Picture Some standout performances by Ariana Greenblatt, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis elevate Borderlands , but the ensemble is far too bloated. Strong fight choreography and vivid settings provide solid action and adventure scenes. Rushed plotlines and…
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The Cigarette Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The surgeon general has issued a warning for severe chills after watching the barnstorming blood-shedder The Cigarette, directed by subterranean cinema veteran Zachary Snygg. Lead actress Jasmin Flores conceived the story for the movie and co-wrote the screenplay with Snygg.…
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The Day the War Changed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Turning Points: The Day the War Changed is a documentary short by Michael A. Dorosh that takes us to the Summer of 1944 when three campaigns were fought simultaneously to change the tide of the war. The first campaign was…
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Scab Vendor Review: Gritty and Unapologetic
About 20 minutes into watching Scab Vendor you just realise how gritty and unapologetic it is as this give no f**ks documentary tells the story of this rebellious tattoo artist. Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Eugene Hutz (frontman of…
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‘Mothers’ Instinct’ Review – Anne Hathaway & Jessica Chastain Girlboss, Gaslight, and Grieve It Out
The Big Picture Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway headline an enthralling yet forgettable drama that disappoints with a predictable twist. The film's uneven tone and narrative direction detract from strong performances by Hathaway and Chastain. Mothers' Instinct initially explores grief…
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‘It Ends With Us’ Review
The Big Picture It Ends With Us is elevated by Blake Lively, who excels in portraying Lily's transformation. Justin Baldoni successfully handles the sensitive subject of domestic violence as a director and actor. The film does not romanticize or redeem…
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War Game Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss, War Game is a live-action simulation of drastic civil unrest. An emergency cabinet huddles within a Dr. Strangelove-style bunker while a hotly contested election certification turns seriously violent above. The ‘actors’ are nearly…
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Scab Vendors Review: Gritty and Unapologetic
About 20 minutes into watching Scab Vendors you just realise how gritty and unapologetic it is as this give no f**ks documentary tells the story of this rebellious tattoo artist. Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Eugene Hutz (frontman of…
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Dan Stevens & Hunter Schafer Shine In Neon’s Kooky New Horror Entry
Summary Strange and fascinating sequences in Cuckoo sets the tone for an atmospheric horror experience. Strong character work brings unsettling relationships to life, especially with a standout performance from Hunter Schafer. The climax is intense and engrossing, leaving audiences with…
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