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A Girl Upstairs Featured, Reviews Film Threat

A Girl Upstairs, directed by Kevin Van Stevenson and written by John Gee, tackles coping with trauma and therapeutic escape through art. Audiences will recognize elements of The Wolf Hour, Ruby Sparks, and Identity interwoven throughout the 90-minute runtime. The mysterious drama has an…

Zoe Saldana Sings In Jacques Audiard’s Audacious Movie Musical [Cannes]

CANNES – You have to give Jacques Audiard credit. The famed French filmmaker has proven time and time again he isn’t afraid to take big swings. And with “Emilia Perez,” he’s attempting to hit one all the way across the…

IF Featured, Reviews Film Threat

NOW IN THEATERS! John Krasinski takes us deep into the world of our imaginary friends in IF. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a young girl who had to grow up fast after the death of her mother. Now, the maturation process…

Renate Reinsve Is Simply Spectacular As A Mother In The Crosshairs [Cannes]

CANNES: You are no doubt familiar with the work of Renate Reinsve. The Norwegian actress earned accolades for her performance in Joachim Trier’s stellar “The Worst Person in the World,” and if you happened to attend the 2024 Sundance Film…

Spirit Of Friendship Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Writer-director Danny LeGare, known for his horror films, takes a refreshing turn with Spirit Of Friendship. The narrative unfolds when Billy’s children, in a poignant moment, express their longing for their late grandfather. This prompts Billy to share a childhood tale…

‘Bird’ Review – Barry Keoghan Is a Charismatic Frog Daddy

The Big Picture Bird is familiar territory for director Andrea Arnold, often leaning too much into crowd-pleasing diegetic music sequences. Barry Keoghan's portrayal of Bug and Nykiya Adams' performance as Bailey capture characters facing unconventional coming-of-age challenges. Arnold's kitchen sink…

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.…

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