‘Space Cadet’ Review – Emma Roberts’ Prime Video NASA Flick Is Legally Bland
The Big Picture Space Cadet is a poorly executed, unrealistic story about a clueless 20-something who cons her way into NASA with no qualifications. The film sacrifices realism and meaningful character development for half-hearted feminism and clichéd humor. Despite its…
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Despicable Me 4 Review | Flickreel
Despicable Me is one of those franchises that’s essentially critic-proof. Whatever the Rotten Tomatoes score is, it’ll surely make enough money to ensure Despicable Me 5, 6, and 7 with three Minions sequels and a Mario crossover interspersed. Beyond that,…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 6. The Big Picture In the latest episode of The Acolyte , titled "Teach/Corrupt," the plot continues to thicken as Osha wakes up in Qimir's hideaway and Sol is…
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Emma Roberts Gives Her All In Painfully Unfunny Comedy Better Suited For Disney Channel
Summary Emma Roberts stars in the disappointing Space Cadet with a weak script and storyline. The movie's plot feels more suitable for a Disney Channel release, lacking character growth and full of implausible storytelling. Despite Roberts and Tom Hopper's charming…
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Ultraman Rising Review: Big Screen Fun
Introduced on Japanese television in 1966, Ultraman went on to not only become a hugely recognizable icon in its native land, but transcend borders and cultures, becoming an international pop culture phenomenon in his own right. It’s not hard to…
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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review
The Big Picture Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the entertaining Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The film successfully captures the essence of the original movies, blending action and comedy while incorporating modern references. Newcomers Taylour Paige and Joseph…
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‘Hunting Daze’ Review – An Exhilarating Pseudo-Horror
The Big Picture Hunting Daze is a French-Canadian film exploring animalistic human behavior, set during a bachelor party weekend in a remote cabin. The film features a strong, unpredictable script, making for a compelling character study, mainly focusing on Nina,…
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The Serena Variations Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I find it interesting that when it comes to discussions of human evolution, the discipline most obsessed with it is the arts. In Warren Fischer’s short film, The Serena Variations, a young woman is pushed beyond her limits in walking…
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‘Chestnut’ Review – ‘Chestnut’ Review: ‘Stranger Things’ Natalia Dyer Saw You From Across the Bar
The Big Picture Chestnut is a coming-of-age film that explores the period directly after college. The film offers a refreshing take on love triangles by embracing queerness and ambiguity. The chemistry between the three main actors is undeniable, making for…
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Dance Rivals Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Nayip Ramos puts urban dance front and center in his debut feature film, Dance Rivals, a teen drama. High school star dancer Lex (Savannah Lee May) and her sister Kerri (Ava Whitworth) are uprooted from their home and school…
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Mother, Couch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Watching Ellen Burstyn refuse to get off a couch will have you glued to your couch in the well-polished oddity Mother Couch, the uncommon feature debut of writer/director Niclas Larsson. David (Ewan McGregor) is at a used furniture warehouse, shopping…
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‘Drawing Closer’ Review – A Netflix J-Drama With a Clever Twist
The Big Picture You’re going to cry unless you’re a steel-hearted robot. Takahiro Miki delivers a YA J-drama that’s clear in its manipulative intentions. It's no better or worse than the most popular Hallmark or Lifetime specials, if that’s what…
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