‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review

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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review

The Big Picture Mohammad Rasoulof's The Seed of the Sacred Fig is an essential, compelling, and courageous experience, embodying the struggle for freedom in a repressive regime. The film delves into a family as a microcosm of the broader movement…

First Indian Competition Entry In 30 Years Earns Its Accolades [Cannes]

“All We Imagine As Light” opens as only a film set in Mumbai can— with the gradual unfurling of this massive metropolis at dawn. Its essential workers begin corralling the huge resources needed to maintain its creaking infrastructure and feed…

A Family Affair Featured, Reviews Film Threat

I’ve always had a soft spot for British comedy. At an early age, I was exposed to shows like Mr. Bean, Are You Being Served?, and Keeping Up Appearances. British comedy has a level of self-deprecation and absurdity that you often don’t see…

‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 2 Review

The Big Picture My Adventures with Superman presents a fresh take on the Man of Steel's origin story, intertwining new twists with emotional depths. Season 2 introduces new family dynamics and internal conflicts, adding depth to the relationships between characters.…

Abbasi’s Entertaining Trump Biopic Features Award-Winning Strong & Stan Performances

Summary Jeremy Strong & Sebastian Stan deliver award-winning performances in The Apprentice . Ali Abbasi creates an entertaining & educational biopic on Trump. The script provides an impartial frame for Trump's early career. Since its announcement, the Donald Trump biopic…

‘Atlas’ Review: Jennifer Lopez’s Hackneyed Sci-Fi Thriller About A.I. Trust Is Utterly Dire & Disposable

It’s been a rather dreadful year for big Netflix original sci-fi films in 2024 (see “Rebel Moon,” for one), and “Atlas,” the big event science-fiction dystopian thriller from director Brad Peyton (2015’s “San Andreas” and “Rampage”), won’t change that narrative…

‘The Apprentice’ Review – Donald Trump Gets Scorsese-Esque Origin Story

The Big Picture The Apprentice offers insights on Donald Trump's origin story, turning into something akin to a Martin Scorsese film. Sebastian Stan portrays Trump with nuance by focusing on mannerisms as opposed to just an impersonation of his voice.…

Gilles Lellouche’s Stylish Thriller Descends Into Clichés [Cannes]

CANNES – A very popular actor in his native France, Gilles Lellouche has dipped his toe into filmmaking co-directing one movie and helming another over the past 20 years. Nothing he’s directed previously would prepare anyone for the impressive visual…

New Life Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Writer-director John Rosman’s disease-filled film, optimistically titled New Life, contains quite the eclectic mix. The filmmaker tackles the horrors of isolation. The story deals with a pharmaceutical company with ulterior motives and the web of deceit and destruction the characters get…

Rock Doc Focuses More on Good Vibrations

The Big Picture Heartfelt interviews with Brian Wilson & Al Jardine provide vulnerability & honesty from The Beach Boys. The documentary is a love letter to Brian Wilson's genius and celebrates the band's iconic sound. The film is entertaining with…

Jennifer Lopez’s New Netflix Movie Gets Science Fiction Totally Wrong

Summary Atlas' VFX & Jennifer Lopez's committed performance are highlights. Atlas has a weak script & tone-deaf message about AI. There is a lack of curiosity that affects characters & story quality. When I try to describe Atlas, the one…

‘Atlas’ Review- Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller Short Circuits

The Big Picture The Netflix sci-fi action-thriller, Atlas , has standout graphics that create video game feels. Jennifer Lopez's portrayal, in particular, struggles due to the underwhelming and often uncomfortable script. The film's innovative use of lighting and color, particularly…

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