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Inside Out 2 Review | Flickreel

It was announced recently that Pixar would be doubling down on sequels. One can only hope Pixar will eventually regain its reputation as the poster child for original storytelling. That said, for every Cars 2, there’s a story worth continuing.…

Federer: Twelve Final Days Review

Summary Designed for die-hard Federer fans, this emotional documentary lacks suspense or depth for a wide audience craving more substance. Focusing on Federer's retirement, the film misses the opportunity for genuine drama or controversy, opting instead for a sentimental eulogy.…

Anxiety Attempts A Takeover In A Fantastic Pixar Sequel

We are going to take a wild guess that when you first heard the news that 2015’s Oscar-winning “Inside Out” was getting a follow up you immediately thought, “Oh, no. Not a sequel to a beloved animated movie. This can’t…

‘Latency’ Review – Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’ Meets AI

The Big Picture Sasha Luss excels in Latency , carrying the film with a strong central performance. The film respectfully explores agoraphobia while showcasing intriguing and realistic technology. Latency falls short by focusing on cliché tropes and lacking depth in…

‘Inside Out 2’ Review – Pixar’s Best Since ‘Soul’ Is an Emotional Roller Coaster

The Big Picture Inside Out 2 is Pixar's best film since Soul , exploring complex themes like growing into adulthood. The sequel introduces new emotions, maintains a compelling narrative, and adds layers to the original. While facing familiarity with the…

Vindication Swim Featured, Reviews Film Threat

At the age of forty-five, I’ve seen my share of societal changes. But when you think about 1927 in the ultra-oppressive land of England, it’s a whole different world. Women did not even receive the same rights as men to…

Country’s Rebellious & Still-Needing-To-Evolve Roots Are Explored In New Music Doc [Tribeca]

What defines country music in America today? The new doc “Rebel Country” seems, at first, singularly focused on this question, but the film quickly makes clear that it has much more on its mind to consider, such as what led…

Megan Stalter’s Starpower Is On Full Display In Queer Cringe Comedy

Summary Megan Stalter excels at playing deluded characters, bringing laughs and depth to Cora Bora 's emotional journey. Cora's willful obliviousness turns screwball comedy into a nuanced exploration of self-discovery and change. Stalter's performance adds layers to Cora's messy life,…

Grief Takes Audaciously Bizarro Shape In Greek Weird Wave Horror Oddity [Tribeca]

Inspired in part by 1970s experimental filmmaker Nikos Nikolaidis and jumpstarted in earnest in 2009 by Yorgos Lanthimos with “Dogtooth,” and perhaps to a lesser extent Panos H. Koutras’ “A Woman’s Way,” the so-called Greek Weird Wave movement quickly spread…