Daisy Ridley Stars In Heartfelt, Genuine Biopic About Daring Swimmer

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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…

‘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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

‘A Part of You’ Review

The Big Picture A Part of You delves deeper into themes of identity and grief than traditional high school movies. Felicia Maxime's performance shines, showcasing her range and ability to portray complex emotions. The film offers a sophisticated, nuanced coming-of-age…

‘Oh, Canada’ Review – Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi Are One Troubled Man

The Big Picture Paul Schrader's latest again revolves around a guilt-ridden man seeking absolution. Richard Gere shines in Oh, Canada as Leo Fife, giving a performance that could earn awards buzz. Schrader's recent softening of bleakness in his films is…

Reignites Excitement For Rom Coms

I’m usually not a fan of rom-coms, despite having seen my fair share of them. So it may seem out of character for me to be praising such a movie right now, but it’s difficult not to be a little…

¡SALSA! Featured, Reviews Film Threat

A touching tale of two strangers making a connection in Antonina Kerguelen’s short film, ¡SALSA! Set in a small town in Columbia, Margarita (Saray Nohemi) is a young woman who feels out of place. She has a man to go…

‘The Kingdom’ Fuses Coming-Of-Age & Gangster Tropes into An Exciting Debut [Cannes Review]

An incisive look into the mafia’s presence in Corsica, Julien Colonna’s “The Kingdom” is an even-handed debut, filtering a war between rival gangs through the prism of a coming-of-age narrative. While well aware of the tropes associated with mafia films,…

‘Bionic’ Review – Netflix’s Sci-Fi Is ‘RoboCop’ Meets ‘Alita: Battle Angel’

The Big Picture Netflix's Bionic falls short of blending sports drama with sci-fi thriller. The film's shaky visual effects and sluggish action hinder its potential. Bionic 's attempt at exploring human fragility through bionics lacks depth and falls flat. There…

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