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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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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