The Hole In Wand Chester Review: Small But Fitting
We were invited down this week to visit the brand new mini-golf attraction The Hole in Wand which has recently opened in Chester City Centre but how would it fare against its York and Blackpool sister attractions? Inspired by the…
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‘AM I OK?’ Review – Dakota Johnson’s Max Movie Is a Terrific Comedy
The Big Picture The film explores self-discovery, lifelong friendships, and love in an entertaining way Am I OK? highlights the importance of friendship while navigating personal evolution and self-acceptance. Dakota Johnson shines in a comedic role, supported by a talented…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 2 Recap
Editor's Note: This recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 2. The Big Picture The Acolyte Episode 2 adds more depth to the overarching murder-mystery plot. The series introduces a charming new scoundrel in Manny Jacinto's Qimir. Like Episode 1,…
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Queen Of New York Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Queen Of New York follows Marti Gould Cummings, a drag performer living in New York City. Their name is actually Marti, spelled with an “I,” so they use it performing also. Well, according to Cummings, there is no discernible difference…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 1 Recap
Editor's Note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 1. The Big Picture The first episode of The Acolyte quickly introduces audiences to the impressive ensemble cast. Amandla Stenberg excels in twin roles as Mae and Osha. Leslye…
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die Review
Boy Boys for Life caught many off-guard. Few could’ve predicted that the third installment in the Bad Boys franchise would become 2020’s highest-grossing domestic release. Of course, even fewer foreshadowed cinemas shutting down a couple of months later. The film…
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‘Lumberjack the Monster’ Review – Takashi Miike’s New Film Deserved Better
The Big Picture Lumberjack the Monster is a new Takashi Miike horror film worth your attention. The film boasts sinister designs and gruesome violence, creating a deadly cat-and-cat mystery thriller. Despite lacking robust promotion, the film builds to a bold…
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Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Review
Summary Martin Lawrence & Will Smith bring charm & chemistry, holding the film together. Story connections & swift pacing make the film engaging. The action is decent, but lacks stakes & can be overshadowed by silliness. Once again directed by…
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‘Ride Or Die’ Delivers The Mostly Entertaining Mayhem This Franchise Craves
The well-established ‘Bad Boys’ buddy cop formula isn’t rocket science. It’s combustible friction, and thus comedy between two very different Miami detectives— Will Smith as Mike Lowery and Martin Lawrence as Marcus Barnett—and as many chaotic shoot ‘em ups and…
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‘Bad Boys – Ride or Die’ Review
The Big Picture Bad Boys: Ride or Die proves this is a franchise that’s still coming in guns blazing. Director Adil & Bilall might be doing “Michael Bay” better than Michael Bay himself is right now. The sequel isn’t stuck…
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‘The Acolyte’ Review – A Compelling Star Wars Murder Mystery
The Big Picture The Acolyte is a fresh take on Star Wars set within the High Republic era. The entire cast consists of standouts, particularly Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, and Lee Jung-jae. The series introduces new lore, diverse characters, and…
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The Roommate Contract Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The formula for a rom-com is not as complicated as you may think. Put two love-struck protagonists in an impossible situation, sit back, then let Cupid work. In Lydia Muir’s The Roommate Contract, Aiysha (Korina Deming) is living on her…
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