‘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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Make Me a Pizza Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! With the look and style of a vintage adult movie, director/writer Talia Shea Levin’s insanely wacky short film Make Me a Pizza, co-written by male lead actor Woody Coyote, is both hilarious and skillfully crafted. I…
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Minka Kelly Isn’t The Only One Losing It After Lazy, Repetitive Thriller
Summary Minka Kelly's acting in Blackwater Lane fails to engage viewers with only three repetitive expressions. The script spells out every detail, lacking subtlety and originality in an oversaturated plot full of clichés. Blackwater Lane 's lack of trust in…
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Tell That to the Winter Sea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In writer-director Jaclyn Bethany’s dramatic feature Tell That to the Winter Sea, co-written with star Greta Bellamacina, the lovely dancer Jo (Bellamacina) is having a high-brow bachelorette soirée a week before her wedding to a playwright. She’s invited her friends…
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I Think I’ve Seen This Tensionless Psychological Thriller Before
Summary Tension & suspense are lacking in Beacon 's intriguing story. Horror elements feel shoehorned in and arrive too late. The relationship between Emily and Ismael falls short in delivering thrills. Beacon begins with an interesting enough premise — young…
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Meeting You, Meeting Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/director Lina Suh explores a serendipitous friendship between two women in her dramatic feature Meeting You, Meeting Me. Simone (Sam Yim) and Savannah (Annika Foster) meet when the latter is buying a backpack from the former on her way out…
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Russell Crowe Is Too Good For This Misguided Horror Story That Falls Apart
Summary Russell Crowe's performance in The Exorcism is the standout element, giving depth to his character and making viewers empathize with his struggles. The effective score adds a chilling atmosphere to the film, but unfortunately, the final exorcism undoes the…
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