Ti West And Mia Goth Slash A Love Letter To ’80s Hollywood
The last time we saw Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), she had barely survived a porn shoot massacre in the middle of Texas. One of her last lines in that particular movie, 2022’s “X,” saw her parroting her father, a television…
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Mia Goth Cements Her Stardom In Nearly Perfect Conclusion To A24’s Slasher Trilogy
Summary Mia Goth shines in MaXXXine , showcasing the evolution of her character and the impact of past events from X. A vibrant cast brings 80s Hollywood to life, with standout performances from Giancarlo Esposito and Elizabeth Debicki. While MaXXXine…
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‘My Lady Jane’ Review – A Revisionist, Romantic Look at the Nine-Day Queen
The Big Picture Lady Jane Grey's story gets a modern twist in Prime Video's My Lady Jane , embracing its lead's independence without sacrificing her romantic plot. The series mixes comedy and heart through nods to history as well as…
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‘MaXXXine’ Review – Mia Goth Is a Star in Ti West’s A24 Horror Finale
The Big Picture MaXXXine is a visually stunning and wild ride through the dark streets of Los Angeles. Packed with cinema references, it's a movie lover's dream, displaying Ti West's visual flair. The fantastic cast led by Mia Goth delivers,…
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How to Tie a Noose Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Suicide is a lonely venture, but how does someone get to this point without anyone knowing? In Joshua Barnett’s How to Tie a Noose, we are put in the mind of one man who decides it is no longer worth…
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A Review That Hits Way Too Close to Home
Today we’re diving into a film called “One Must Wash Eyes.” Now, that title alone had me intrigued, but lemme tell you, this movie hits hard. Let’s explore the gripping story of Sahar, brought to life by the talented Pegah…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Recap
Editor's Note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 5. The Big Picture Episode 5 of The Acolyte delivers epic lightsaber duels and high-octane action. The Master's identity is revealed. The final act sets up some compelling new…
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You Are Here Featured, Reviews Film Threat
DANCES WITH FILMS 2024 REVIEW! ‘The medieval philosophers were right. Man is the center of the universe. We stand in the middle of infinity between outer and inner space, and there’s no limit to either.’ Those words are from Arthur…
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Snack Shack Review: 90s-Fueled Coming-of-Age Fun
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a huge sucker for coming-of-age movies. They’re the most comforting, joyous films that you can watch in my opinion. Sure, some of them can tackle some truly dark themes and in that…
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Sean Penn & Dakota Johnson Get Surprisingly Intimate In The Longest Taxi Ride Ever
Summary Dive into the unexpected connection between Girlie and Clark in the confined setting of a taxi cab. Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn's stellar performances infuse life into Daddio 's seemingly static premise. The film nicely explores the dynamic and…
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‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Review
The Big Picture I Am: Celine Dion is not a typical music doc, focusing on her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Director Irene Taylor highlights Dion's journey post-diagnosis, revealing her vulnerability. The documentary showcases Dion's determination to overcome SPS, offering…
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Kowloon! Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! People are always going to love food, but I did not know that a restaurant could be described as “like Disneyland.” However, the short documentary Kowloon!, directed by Mona Xia and Erin Ramirez, does compare…
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