Superficial, Frustrating Biopic Never Properly Explores Amy Winehouse

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Superficial, Frustrating Biopic Never Properly Explores Amy Winehouse

Summary Back to Black lacks depth in portraying Amy Winehouse's life and struggles. Marisa Abela delivers a decent performance but the film's story disappoints. Film neglects Winehouse's full complexity, inner struggles, and musical influences. Amy Winehouse’s tragic life was well-documented,…

‘The 8 Show’ Review – ‘Squid Game,’ This Is Not

The Big Picture The 8 Show sets itself apart from Squid Game , offering a darker, comedic take on a dangerous game show. The series struggles with misplaced humor, underdeveloped characters, and predictable action. The 8 Show is most engaging…

‘The Big Cigar’ Review – More Political Drama Than Wild Caper

The Big Picture The Big Cigar tells the true story of Huey Newton's escape to Cuba through a fake movie plan. The series focuses on Newton as a man, conflicted by his past and present, with emphasis on his human…

Coma Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Coma, by writer-director Bertrand Bonello, begins and ends with a letter narrated by the filmmaker. This letter, along with the accompanying on-screen text, encapsulates the profound philosophical foundations of this quarantine-produced drama. In a world saturated with COVID-19-related media, some…

Franz Rogowski Shines In Arnold’s Beautiful Coming Of Age Tale [Cannes]

Children forced to grow up too fast understand the pained nature of powerlessness like few others. This is true of the pre-teen at the center of director Andre Arnold’s “Bird,” Bailey (Nykiya Adams). Born and bred in the small town…

The Strangers: Chapter 1 Review

Summary The Stranger: Chapter 1 offers chilling and thrilling moments. The film lacks originality; it follows similar plot beats to the original movie. The cast fully commits, with standout performances contributing to the overall tension and experience. Few things feel…

‘Megalopolis’ Review – Francis Ford Coppola’s Big Swing Sci-Fi

The Big Picture Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis is a passion project lacking substance. Rather than feel subverise in any meaningful way, the whole thing is more stodgy and repetitive. It's an expansive film about a man building a futuristic city,…

‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’ Review

The Big Picture The Strangers: Chapter 1 offers nothing new, serving as a lesser version of the original 2008 film. Renny Harlin's action-focused style clashes with the subtle handling needed for films like this. The lead performances by Madelaine Petsch…

Francis Ford Coppola’s Epic Is A Madman’s Fever Dream [Cannes]

When news first began circulating that distributors found Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project “Megalopolis” tough to market, people were quick to shrug their shoulders in response. How could a film by the legendary “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” director…

Sight Featured, Reviews Film Threat

COMING SOON TO THEATERS! From Angel Studios, Andrew Hyatt’s biopic, Sight, is the true story of the tumultuous yet inspirational life of renowned eye surgeon Ming Wang and his decades-long struggle to reconcile his past. Sight intertwines Ming Wang’s past…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode 4 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 4. The Big Picture Colin catches feelings for Penelope, leading to a friendship crisis and Debling realizing Penelope's true feelings. Francesca meets her future husband, John Stirling, causing…

An Eerie Danish Sequel’s Powerful Exploration Of Trauma

Summary Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever explores intergenerational trauma in a powerful and nuanced way. The film slowly reveals past characters with a creepy and unnerving atmosphere. Though lacking in humor, the sequel effectively adds to the themes of the original…

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