AI Takes Over Filmmaking In Messy, Limited French Dark Comedy

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AI Takes Over Filmmaking In Messy, Limited French Dark Comedy

Summary The quirky comedy by Quentin Dupieux balances fourth wall jokes but lacks depth in exploring numerous themes. The film's use of mise en abyme results in quick world-switching, creating a muddled and incomplete experiment. Despite the talented cast, The…

Richard Gere & Jacob Elordi Are Brilliant In Paul Schrader’s Moving Contemplation Of Legacy [Cannes]

Diaries are written in secrecy, free-flowing thoughts anchored to the page as if the ink could stop memories from vanishing through the hands of time. Filmmaker Paul Schrader understands the lingering, often quiet desperation of journaling like few filmmakers do.…

‘Babes’ Review – Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau’s Pregnancy Comedy Delivers

The Big Picture Babes is an empathetic comedy with a New York state of mind. Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau are a killer comedic duo. Pamela Adlon’s feature directorial debut brings the funny. New York City-born actress, writer, producer, and…

‘Back to Black’ Review – An Appalling Amy Winehouse Biopic

The Big Picture Back to Black distorts the truth by favoring the men in Amy Winehouse's life and absolving them of wrongdoing. Marisa Abela gives a dedicated performance but the film reduces Winehouse to her male relationships. Back to Black…

My Heart is That Eternal Rose Featured, Reviews Film Threat

1989 Hong Kong thriller My Heart is That Eternal Rose has started showing in repertory on big screens here and there recently after spending years available only as a poor transfer on disc. And if you get a chance to…

‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 Episode 3 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3, "Boom." The Big Picture Ncuti Gatwa shines as the Doctor in an emotionally charged episode. Steven Moffat crafts tense storytelling with war, faith, and capitalism themes.…

Francis Ford Coppola’s Chaotic Fever Dream Grasps Onto A Dying Hope In Humanity

Summary A star-studded cast shines in this visionary film. Chaos swarms the senses in Francis Ford Coppola's transcendental delight. Megalopolis is a complex manifestation of Coppola's dream for humanity. For over 40 years, acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola has attempted…

A Harrowing Drama Of Corruption And Ignorance [Cannes]

CANNES: If you’ve ever seen an Eastern European movie at a major film festival, there’s one thing you can count on, a corrupt police or judicial system at the center of it. That may seem like a generalization, but institutional…

‘Gasoline Rainbow’ Review — The Ross Brothers Craft Euphoric Road Trip Movie

The Big Picture Turner Ross and Bill Ross IV create films that blur the lines between documentary and narrative for powerful storytelling. Gasoline Rainbow follows high school students on a memorable journey that captures raw, sincere moments amidst mundanity. The…

‘Kinds of Kindness’ Review – Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone Are a Dark Joy

The Big Picture Kinds of Kindness is a return to form for Yorgos Lanthimos, dissecting love and connection with his distinct dark sense of humor. Boasting a standout performance by Jesse Plemons, the film explores toxic relationships and our desire…

Pitch People Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Originally released in 1999, Pitch People has been given new life via a restoration overseen by director Stanley Jacobs. The documentary is about precisely what the title implies: it takes a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of pitch salespersons. You…

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Twisted Triptych On Control

CANNES – To be perfectly honest, we didn’t expect it would be so difficult to collect our thoughts regarding Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Kinds of Kindness.” A world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, this isn’t the first anthology film we’ve…

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