‘Cabo Negro’ Review – Horror and Heart Do Battle in Slice-of-Life Film I KVIFF 2024
The Big Picture This slow-burn film tests the patience with a thin plot, but reveals a heartfelt tale of two queer friends struggling to find their place in the world. Subtle moments and strong performances by Youness Beyej and Oumaima…
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What Men Do For Love Featured, Reviews Film Threat
What Men Do For Love is a gripping neo-noir of vulnerability and brutal honesty about achieving a healthy love life. Writer-director Sai Karan Talwar’s short film is not a noir of prosy intrigue but one that dabbles into the complexity…
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‘A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things’ Review
The Big Picture Mark Cousins' documentary focuses on Wilhelmina Barns-Graham's life and art after her glacier trip in 1959. The film captivates with its unique approach, but loses focus in the second half, leaving viewers with limited understanding of the…
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MaXXXine Review | Flickreel
Even when a scream queen achieves “final girl” status, they don’t always make it out of the sequel alive. There are exceptions like Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode (depending on which continuity we’re going by). We all know that Maxine…
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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Episode 6 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4, Episode 6. The Big Picture The Boys Season 4, Episode 6, titled "Dirty Business," continues to explore the twisted world of The Boys as they navigate through the…
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Murder Company Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Shane Dax Taylor directs Jesse Mittelstadt’s script for Murder Company. The film is about a covert unit of soldiers undertaking a secret mission. Specifically, Southern (William Moseley), Smith (Joe Anderson), and Coolidge (Pooch Hall), under the command of General Haskel…
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Beyond The Wall Of Sleep Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Your pineal gland will burst through your forehead and dance the cha-cha when it vibrates to the unhinged Lovecraft adaptation Unspeakable: Beyond The Wall Of Sleep from the especially odd auteur Chad Ferrin. The film opens in 1998 in prison,…
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‘Chlorophyll’ Review – Poison Ivy Wishes She Could Get a Movie Like This
The Big Picture Chlorophyll is a tender exploration of one's relationship with nature and self-acceptance, featuring a unique friendship between two lost souls. The movie's grounded magical realism and intimate setting emphasize the importance of appreciating people and nature without…
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‘Steppenwolf’ Review – A Neo-Western Fit for a Teenage Boy
The Big Picture Steppenwolf is a frustrating and dated experiment with poor pacing and narrative flow. The lead female character, Tamara, is mistreated throughout the film. Adilkhan Yerzhanov's direction creates a brutal setting, but the script's flaws outweigh this redeeming…
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Exhuma Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON SHUDDER! Vengeance from beyond the grave comes forth in Jang Jae-hyun’s supernatural horror film, Exhuma. Lee Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) is a spiritual expert, a shaman who seeks to provide peace for those restless in the afterlife. When she…
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Chestnut Review: A Little Boring…
A moody portrait of early-twentysomething ambivalence, and navigating the free-floating jealousies and interpersonal uncertainties that frequently attach themselves to young adulthood, Chestnut serves as the latest crossover effort at carrying a movie by a young cast member of the zeitgeist-capturing…
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Review
Summary Axel Foley returns in a nostalgic sequel, showcasing Eddie Murphy's energetic and quick-witted performance. The story lacks originality and depth, relying heavily on nostalgia and Murphy's improvising. Despite the weak plot, the film offers entertaining action scenes and a…
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