‘The Bear’ Season 3 Review
Editor's note: The below contains full spoilers for The Bear Season 3. The Big Picture The Bear Season 3 has standout episodes and characters, but feels undercooked and inconsistent overall. The season focuses on solving issues but lacks any actual…
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Melanin Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Detroit-based co-writer/director Darren Brown serves up a cold dish of racial irony in his feature Melanin. Young advertising executive Michael (initially played by White actor Robert Francis) is in a turbulent moment in his life. His career is not working…
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Mega Minions & More Villains Add Extra Chaos To An Overstuffed Family Affair
Bear with me. George Lucas once said audiences never understood the “Star Wars” prequels because his Lucasfilm classics were always meant for kids, not adults. But the truth of the matter is that good storytelling, like the original “Star Wars”…
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I Am: Celine Dion – Prime Video’s Thoughtful, Visceral Documentary Gives Celine Dion Her Voice Back
Summary I Am is a deeply emotional documentary that emphasizes Celine Dion's vulnerability and perseverance through her battle with stiff-person syndrome. Director Irene Taylor maintains intimacy and focus when exploring the renowned singer's journey back to her full vocal range.…
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‘Daddio’ Review – Dakota Johnson & Sean Penn Get Stuck in a Taxi to Nowhere
The Big Picture Christy Hall’s risky feature debut locks audiences inside a yellow cab with suboptimal results. Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn carry the entire film via conversation, which is a tall order. Performance power cannot overcome the tangled themes…
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Yeah the Boys Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m usually not one for musicals, but the Australian short film Yeah the Boys, written by Vanessa Marian and directed by Stefan Hunt, is not your typical musical.…
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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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