‘The Acolyte’ Episode 3 Recap

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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 3 Recap

Editor's Note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 3. The Big Picture Episode 3 delves into Mae and Osha's tragic past on Brendok, setting the stage for future developments. The Acolyte introduces intriguing new lore about non-Jedi…

Who Is Michael Jang? Featured, Reviews Film Threat

COMING TO PBS! Who Is Michael Jang? is a fun documentary directed by Michael Jacobs in which the answer to the titular question keeps getting better and better. The film is set in San Francisco at the height of the…

Black Silk Featured, Reviews Film Threat

A young boy spends a weekend with his father for an adventure that will shape the man he is to become in Patrick Michael’s short film, Black Silk. Twelve-year-old Quinton (Jay Amir) is about to spend the weekend with his…

‘The Boys’ Season 4 Review

The Big Picture Firecracker and Sister Sage shake up the Seven effectively in The Boys Season 4, adding depth to that storyline. Each of the Boys' individual journeys in the show's fourth season allows for character development and growth. The…

The Donn Of Tiki Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Co-writers/co-directors Alex Lamb and Max Well, with screenwriter Tim Glazner, take a deep dive into the “founding father” of tiki culture in The Donn Of Tiki. Ernest Raymond Gantt was born in 1907; that much is known for sure. But…

‘Eephus’ Review – A Laidback Ode to Third Spaces and Stolen Bases

The Big Picture Eephus celebrates third spaces through a ragtag baseball team's final game. The film's cinematography, diverse characters, and immersive worldbuilding stand out. The experience is never light on jokes, even as many of them happen in the background…

Tuesday Review | Flickreel

There have been numerous interpretations of Death, although Tuesday may contain the most unexpected. If you told someone that a bird was the incarnation of Death, they’d likely envision a raven or crow. In Tuesday, Death is a red parrot…

Martin Scorsese Offers An Intimate Tour Through The Radical Romanticism Of Powell & Pressburger Cinema [Tribeca]

True cinephilia lives outside the confines of your front door, way past the boundaries of your home and native language. So, for all the talk of Martin Scorsese as a preeminent master of American cinema, it’s always been heartening to…

Rachel Sennott Successfully Flexes Her Dramatic Skills In Dark Comedy

Summary Rachel Sennott shines in a nuanced role. I Used to Be Funny balances comedy and drama effectively. The film's ending feels rushed despite strong filmmaking. For a movie about PTSD, I Used to Be Funny is anything but "used…

Christopher Abbott & Mackenzie Davis’ Island Vacation Makes A Smaller Splash [Tribeca]

For fans of adventurous cinema in the last decade, a pairing between actors Christopher Abbott and Mackenzie Davis arrives like the answer to an unspoken prayer. Both performers have dependably elevated small indies and big tentpoles alike with invigorating performances…

‘Kill Your Lover’ Review – This Hidden Horror Gem Is Achingly Real

The Big Picture Kill Your Lover is a clever depiction of toxic relationships that leaves a lasting mark. The film boasts strong independent horror effects that bring a gnarly concept to life. It provides a honest portrayal of an unhealthy…

Michael Angarano Michael Cera & Kirsten Stewart Plunge Into Paternal Anxieties [Tribeca]

“Hey Mom, did you feel emotional the first time you drove in Sacramento?” asked Saoirse Ronan’s titular character in “Lady Bird” during an impassioned final monologue that makes the streets of the Californian capital glow. The city provides a similar…

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