I Thought They Were Protected Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! Filmmaker Casey Kiernan examines the rapidly shrinking Joshua Tree population in his short documentary I Thought They Were Protected. This is an issue near and dear to Palm Springs. The film is a mix of…
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‘Agent Recon’ Review – Chuck Norris Is Back in Action, Barely
The Big Picture This third movie in an unknown action franchise will make sure it remains on no one’s radar. Agent Recon is impressively atrocious from start to finish. Everything from the action choreography to the world-building are disappointing and…
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Nepotism, Baby! Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! Nepotism in Hollywood has been a hot topic online in recent times. Writer/director Tij Doyen strikes while the iron is hot with the satiric short film Nepotism, Baby!. The movie centers on a young woman named…
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Kinds of Kindness Review | Flickreel
Kinds of Kindness is a mixed bag, which is often the case with anthology films. Yorgos Lanthimos directs a trilogy of stories loosely tied together. All three have their merits, which is more than can be said about some anthologies.…
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Inheritance Featured, Reviews Film Threat
DANCES WITH FILMS 2024 REVIEW! When losing a parent, sometimes we inherit more than just cash and assets. The details can be less of a blessing and more of a curse. In Emily Moss Wilson’s feature film Inheritance, a young…
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Hippo Featured, Reviews Film Threat
FILM MAUDIT 2.0 FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Everyone who loved Saltburn will jump back in their arthouse for another refined dose of sperm and gothic lettering in the elegant head-splitter Hippo, the feature debut of director Mark H. Rapaport. Written by…
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‘Land of Women’ Review – Eva Longoria Leads Apple TV+’s Feel-Good Drama
The Big Picture Apple TV+'s enjoyable dramedy Land of Women follows New York socialite Gala on a life-changing trip to a Spanish wine town with her family. The show features strong performances, particularly from Carmen Maura, highlighting the bond between…
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Tragedy Babes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! Writer/director Christa Haley’s short film Tragedy Babes deals with a young woman’s obsession that a great number of young people know about all too well, live streaming on social media. A night out of the town with…
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‘Batman Returns’ Review – Stellar Performances Make It an Enduring Classic
The Big Picture Tim Burtom's Batman sequel brings in dynamic new characters and explores dark elements creatively. Danny DeVito is unforgettable as the Penguin, while Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show as the definitive Catwoman. 35 years later, Batman Returns continues…
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I Wanted More From Netflix’s Weak Jessica Alba Actioner Beyond Stereotypes
Summary Mouly Surya's direction elevates this weak script, making it visually appealing despite its shortcomings. Alba is fine as an action star, but her performance is not nearly as charismatic as it should be. Trigger Warning is filled with stereotypes,…
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‘All That We Love’ Review
The Big Picture Yen Tan's direction captures the beauty of grief through delicate, intimate moments, evoking powerful emotions. The comedic cast impresses with dramatic performances, especially Cho's portrayal of Emma. The film's predictability and familiar plotlines are balanced by the…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 2 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 2. The Big Picture Aegon demands revenge for his son's death, sowing chaos and division among the Greens. Daemon's reckless actions weaken Rhaenyra's claim to…
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