‘Last Summer’ Review – Taboo Drama Is This Year’s ‘Tár’
The Big Picture Last Summer explores the complex and taboo relationship between a powerful lawyer and her stepson. The performances by Drucker and Kircher are strong, but it's hard to be truly invested in either of their characters since we're…
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‘Chronicles of a Wandering Saint’ Review
The Big Picture Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a small miracle of a feature debut by Tomás Gómez Bustillo, exploring life, legacy, and the supernatural. The film follows Rita, a devout woman who tries to convince her community she's…
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An American Saga — Chapter 1 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
As much as I loved Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1, I get the hesitation. It’s pretty dense and that is not a word I would normally use for a Western. It’s 1859, in the San Pedro…
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‘Parthenope’ Review – I Didn’t Know a Movie Could Make Me This Mad
The Big Picture Parthenope is a misfire of a film that chronicles the life of its titular character from her birth in 1950 to adulthood. The story is told through the perspective of the men in her life, focusing on…
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Despicable Me 4 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! I don’t know if you noticed this, but kids who saw the first Despicable Me in 2010 are now too old to enjoy Gru and the Minions. At least in the same way they did when they…
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The Dark Hammock Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I think uncovered another so-bad-its-good in Ashley Billington’s b-horror, The Dark Hammock. If anything, it’s a throwback to the early DIY horrors of not-so-long ago. There’s something deadly lurking in a Florida campground. Our tale opens with a young woman…
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India’s Intense, Ultra-Violent Actioner Offers Must-See Deaths By Fire Extinguisher
Summary Indian cinema's rise continues with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's Kill , featuring intense action inspired by The Raid . The story offers unique twists on the one-man army formula, namely in Amrit's vulnerability and failed attempts to save passengers. Despite…
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‘Murder Company’ Review – William Moseley Isn’t in Narnia Anymore, He’s Killing Nazis
The Big Picture Murder Company is a straightforward WWII action film with a narrow audience appeal, focusing on a small group of US soldiers on a secret mission. Despite a lower budget, the film features excellent visual effects and accurate…
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Freydis and Gudrid Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Let me start by saying that I know nothing about the ancient stories of Icelandic Vikings. Now I do. Filmmaker and composer Jeffrey Leiser weaves together the stories of the Vikings from Penguin books in the operatic feature Freydís and…
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Cameron’s Iconic Sci-Fi Gets A Near-5-Hour Love Letter That Is Essential Viewing For All Fans
Summary Aliens Expanded is a comprehensive 4-hour, 42-minute documentary exploring the making of James Cameron's sci-fi classic, featuring interviews with prominent fans, experts, and cast members. The documentary is a treasure trove of love, delving into the film's fandom, production…
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‘Rumours’ Review – Cate Blanchett Gets Her Angela Merkel On
The Big Picture Rumours is a bizarre dark horror-comedy with a cast of world leaders in a zombie apocalypse. The film satirizes the incompetency of leaders in crises, with a campy, melodramatic tone. The cast, including Cate Blanchett and Charles…
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Freydis and Gudred Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Let me start by saying that I know nothing about the ancient stories of Icelandic Vikings. Now I do. Filmmaker and composer Jeffrey Leiser weaves together the stories of the Vikings from Penguin books in the operatic feature Freydís and…
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