‘The Boys’ Season 4 Episode 7 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4, Episode 7. The Big Picture Last week's episode of The Boys Season 4, its weakest yet, relied too heavily on shock value. The Shape Shifter's powers provide a…
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Bursts of Comedy Flavor Keep Prime Video Animated Series From Going Bad
Do young people remember “Sausage Party”? The movie about the hot dog that really wanted to find his place in a bun? While it may not feel that old to viewers of a certain age, the comedy about sentient food…
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Lost Dolls Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There are some films where the term WTF doesn’t even scratch the surface, as seen in the spectacular misfit toy feature Lost Dolls by writer/director Jaroslaw Gogolin. It opens with a tree and the quote, “And into the forest I…
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‘Vikings Valhalla’ Season 3 Review
The Big Picture The time jump of seven years in Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 allows characters to grow and develop, adding depth to their arcs. The focus on character development over action creates a more intimate and personal journey, while…
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Project Silence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Tae-gon Kim, Yong-hwa Kim, and Joo-Suk Park all collaborated on the screenplay for Project Silence. Tae-gon Kim directs this sci-fi horror tale set in South Korea. Is there enough intrigue and chills to hold audiences’ attention? Jung-won (Lee Sun-kyun) and…
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‘Tiger Stripes’ Review – Who Knew Body Horror Could Be So Sweet?
The Big Picture Tiger Stripes uses body horror to emphasize the struggles of puberty in a heartwarming yet gross way. The film's allegorical approach to adolescence explores societal issues through transformation. While the film may suffer from predictability and pacing…
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Touch Review | Flickreel
Touch shares more than a few parallels to Past Lives. Both films center on former sweethearts looking back at what might have been, although there are several differences. Where Nora and Hae Sung were merely going steady as kids, the…
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‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Review
The Big Picture Judge Oliver Garland's legacy is explored posthumously by his children in the new MGM+ series Emperor of Ocean Park , unveiling hidden secrets and dark truths. Forest Whitaker's portrayal of Garland shines amid lackluster performances by the…
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Thine Ears Shall Bleed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The woods are scary. In horror films, nothing positive ever comes out of journeys into the wilderness. Dark, dense, and filled with unknown (and often unseen) terrors, they are the perfect setting for all manner of horror classics. It’s a…
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HBO’s Inspirational E-Sports Doc Has A Lot On Its Mind
E-sports is something many people are already familiar with—if not, they’re probably of an advanced age. The idea of making money and earning worldwide notoriety from playing competitive video games isn’t a new endeavor. But as seen in the entertaining,…
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‘Twisters’ Review – Glen Powell Sequel Captures the Reverence, Terror, and Charm of the Original
The Big Picture Twisters is a thrilling journey with strong visuals, great performances, and a unique take on the disaster genre. The film balances awe-inspiring tornado visuals with emotional depth, though some character arcs could use more development. It proves…
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The Clock Painter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Dylan Levine’s short film The Clock Painter, a working-class teen, Clara (Anna Maria Blackwood), has trouble making friends at her school. After being bullied by a group of girls, Clara is befriended by Elspeth (Corinne McLoughlin), who is well-to-do…
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