‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review
The Big Picture Ron Howard highlights Jim Henson's creativity beyond the Muppets, delving into the filmmaker's experimental side. The documentary shows Henson's ambitious projects, from nightclubs to a puppetry Broadway show, highlighting his desire to push boundaries. However, Howard avoids…
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Nowhere Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Nowhere is writer-director Tim Seyfert’s feature-length debut. The film is about a California man living in England. Max (Derek Nelson) moved aboard for his significant other, who was in the U.S. on a visa and working as an au pair.…
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Sharing Heartbeats Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Susan Polis Schutz is a poet and filmmaker with an activist spirit. Her previous work includes Love Wins Over Hate, a film combatting white supremacy months after the death of George Floyd in 2020. Schutz’s latest film continues her…
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Funny, Touching & A Reason To Rethink How We Talk About Animation
Summary Robot Dreams is grounded in reality and filled with thematic richness. The film provides emotional and nuanced storytelling. The animation is an all-ages piece of entertainment promoting empathy. I've never understood the bias some have against animation, but watching…
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If I Could Stay (Si Pudiera Quedarme) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
If I Could Stay (Si Pudiera Quedarme) is a documentary directed by Theo Rigby and Florence Krochik. The film follows two women from different Latin American countries who are both dealing with similar issues. Jeanette received a deportation notice from…
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Young Woman and the Sea Review
Young Woman and the Sea has been promoted as an “unbelievable true story.” Trudy Ederle’s swim across the English Channel, while extraordinary, isn’t exactly unbelievable. What is hard to believe are some of the other plot points. As is the…
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Daisy Ridley Stars In Heartfelt, Genuine Biopic About Daring Swimmer
Summary Young Woman and the Sea isn't overly sensational in its true story adaptation. Trudy Ederle's grounded story focuses on her relationship with her sister Margaret. The great cast, led by Daisy Ridley, elevates the heartfelt and sincere film. As…
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‘Fantasmas’ Review – Another Absurdist Joy for HBO by Julio Torres
The Big Picture Fantasmas , a new HBO show by Julio Torres, maintains the absurdist spirit of Los Espookys with a fresh spin. The series is self-reflexive, blending mundane and magical elements while exploring comedy and life's struggles. Fantasmas is…
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‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Review
The Big Picture Young Woman and the Sea is a movie that brings a unique twist to the inspirational sports genre. Daisy Ridley shines in a quietly powerful role, adding moments of genuine comedy to the film. The movie's inspiration…
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Anywhere the Wind Blows Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In 2019, the Chinese government stripped away the freedoms of millions in Hong Kong, imposing a “National Security Law.” In an instant, the lives of Hongkongers were spun into turmoil. Many fled the country as refugees. Others were the subject…
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Newly Restored Print of Peter Kaas’s 1961 Debut Is A Surreal Masterpiece [Review]
Released in 1961 before falling into relative obscurity, Peter Kaas’s “Time of the Heathen” is something of a curiosity. The only film Kaas directed before transitioning back into teaching acting at NYU, this potent thriller showcases a restless filmmaker who…
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Re:Uniting Featured, Reviews Film Threat
That booze and weed-choked college ruffians of the 90s are now booze and weed-filled forty-somethings in the heavy-hitting drama Re:Uniting, the excellent feature debut of writer/director Laura Adkin. Twenty-five years after graduating college, class couple Rachel (Michelle Harrison) and Michael…
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