Jurassic World Exhibition Manchester Review: JAW-DROPPING!
Universal and Neon kindly invited me down before the highly anticipated Jurassic World Exhibition opened to the public and it did not disappoint, this is a MUST-VISIT attraction! Many films and attractions pick up awards, say they’re award-winning and then…
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‘The Instigators’ Review – Matt Damon’s Heist Comedy Brings Complexity to the Genre
The Big Picture The Instigators is a well-oiled heist comedy with humor and action, directed by Doug Liman. Matt Damon and Casey Affleck deliver solid performances as Rory and Cobby, down-on-their-luck guys who navigate a messy heist due to a…
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Flatters Featured, Reviews Film Threat
OK. I do enjoy a bit of silliness, and in Dennis Lee Flippin Jr.’s short film Flatters, silliness is on tap. Lenny (Doug Wyckoff) is a loner who lives in an RV park. He wishes life was easier, for a…
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A Minimal Story Can’t Bring Down This Beautifully Shot Queer Rodeo Chronicle
Summary National Anthem 's beautifully shot depiction of the queer rodeo community is a love letter to resilience and pride. Despite its flaws, the film's focus on protagonist Dylan's journey of self-discovery is a compelling thread. The film prioritizes atmosphere…
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An Audacious Horror Debut That’ll Rip Your Throat Out
The Big Picture In Our Blood is a horror film that questions the neutrality of capturing pain on film, grappling with whether documentary filmmaking is itself extractive and parasitic. The film embraces the eerie commodification of others’ suffering for content,…
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Band on the Run Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“A wise man once said, the only things worth fighting for in this life is the passenger seat, a gas station sandwich, and a record contract,” these words open Band on the Run. This wacky road trip comedy, written by…
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‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Review
The Big Picture A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a short and suspenseful six-episode series that stays faithful to the books it is based on. The characters can feel dull at times, lacking depth and personality apart from the…
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The Stix Featured, Reviews Film Threat
STREAMING ON TUBI! Indie filmmaker Jaron Lockridge guides down a dark path into the urban crime world in his feature film, The Stix. The city is on the precipice of a gang war as three factions posture for dominance. The…
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‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Review
The Big Picture Harold and the Purple Crayon introduces a "grown-up" Harold who transports his imaginative world to reality using a magic crayon. The film features well-cast actors playing naive, humorous characters in a conceptually intriguing plot. Despite promising elements,…
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Semblance Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Alex Loucas’ short, Semblance, when life comes crashing around, the next logical question is…what’s next? A young woman, Lavender, was just fired from her job for what she felt were dubious reasons. On the phone, Her sister may feel…
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Lullaby Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Nothing turns your world upside down like having a baby. Being a parent is the ultimate test for an established relationship, and you can largely kiss self-care goodbye for an extended period of time. It’s an exclusive club that you…
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Vines Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Vines gives off strong 1950s B-movie vibes during its brief runtime. Writer-director Luke Zwanziger takes the mad scientist template and goes wild with it. But does the go-for-broke style translate into chaotic fun or simply mayhem? Dr. Harold Madsen (Lowell…
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