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Coyote Woman Featured, Reviews Film Threat

The best thing about Coyote Woman is also the worst thing about the gritty western: the fact that it’s an independent production. Writer-director Stefan Ruf and co-writer John Herndon go all out on the brutal violence, abhorrent nature of the…

Star-Studded Cast Amplifies Dark Comedy On Political Crises & Poor Leadership

Summary Join in on poking fun at political leadership with Rumours , a hilarious satire on crisis management by a star-studded cast. Initially entertaining, Rumours loses steam with vague storytelling, weak explanations, and lackluster humor towards the end. Despite its…

Daisy Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Michael S. Rodriguez’s Daisy is a unique exploration of the owner-pet relationship, taking a morbid twist. The story revolves around Felix (Michael Wainwright), an auto mechanic who inherits his late father’s garage. However, his lack of business acumen leads to…

Mohammad Rasoulof’s Searing Indictment Of Modern Iran [Cannes]

CANNES – After screening “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” a world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, one has to breathe a sigh of relief that director and screenwriter Mohammad Rasoulof is safely out of Iran. A victim…

Cronenberg Explores Creative Methods to Tackle Grief with Arthouse Horror

Summary Step outside your comfort zone with Cronenberg's exploration of grief strategy in The Shrouds. Gain emotional connection with the characters through the empathetic script and outstanding performances. Look at the story through an empathetic lens to understand the complexities…

‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 Episode 4 Recap

Editor's Note: This recap contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1, Episode 4, "73 Yards." The Big Picture Doctor Who 's new "Doctor-lite" episode focuses on Ruby Sunday, as she navigates a world without the Doctor. Ruby faces abandonment, eerie…

‘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…

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