The Story of Emerald Theme Park
Playing every Friday on RTE One at 8:30pm is this four-part series about the creation of a new area at Emerald Park theme park in Ireland. Here’s our Nerves of Steel review. Featuring documentary-style interviews with late founder Raymond Coyle…
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‘Force of Nature: The Dry 2’ Review
The Big Picture Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is not as impactful as the first film but still delivers solid performances. The sequel explores a new mystery involving a missing whistleblower who the world's saddest detective must find. Despite…
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Handshake Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Handshake is writer, director, and star Robert Shupe’s second feature-length film. The thriller begins with Devin (Shupe) being led into the woods. He lost the drugs he was supposed to sell, and his bosses do not take kindly to that.…
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A Serene Japanese Drama With Violence Simmering Beneath The Surface
Summary Hamaguchi's contemplative direction in Evil Does Not Exist is complemented by Ishibashi's eerie score. The film's divisive ending prompts deeper questions about the presence of violence in nature and society. Takumi's peaceful life becomes disrupted by a corporate invasion,…
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Stay With Us Featured, Reviews Film Threat
French Jewish comedian and filmmaker Gad Elmaleh’s comedy Stay With Us presents a heartfelt, humorous take on the importance of religious tradition in a family context. Elmaleh stars in the film as a somewhat fictionalized version of himself. As the…
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When Time Got Louder Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Connie Cocchia’s When Time Got Louder follows the tragic story of a close-knit family who struggles to take care of their autistic son. Meet the family. The two parents, Mark and Tish, have a daughter and a son. But because…
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Silent Trees Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Agnieszka Zwiefka takes a unique approach in Silent Trees, a documentary that not only sheds light on the global refugee crisis but also incorporates captivating animation. The narrative unfolds in the tense red zone between Belarus and Poland, where…
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Brooke Shields Is Having A Great Time In Easy, Breezy Netflix Rom-Com
Summary Mother of the Bride is a romantic comedy full of tropes, but it is also sweet and funny enough to work. A stellar cast, led by Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt, shines in this lighthearted summer flick. The film…
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American Dreamer Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Is the American Dream dead? One’s mileage will differ if one is pressed to answer, but from the viewpoint of depressed economics professor Dr. Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), the answer to the question is a resounding yes. Director Paul Dektor’s…
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‘Mother of the Bride’ Review
The Big Picture The Netflix rom-com Mother of the Bride is defined by painfully inane dialogue. The film undercuts any charm with a deluge of forced jokes and stiff character interactions. All of the characters in the film feel robotic,…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
For fans of the rebooted Caesar trilogy in the Planet of the Apes series, it’s time to take a deep breath and start a brand new chapter in Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Caesar is dead,…
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‘Bodkin’ Review – Will Forte’s Netflix Mystery Series Sticks the Landing
The Big Picture Will Forte showcases a new dimension to his acting in Netflix's Bodkin . The picturesque setting of Bodkin, Ireland adds to the series' appeal. Bodkin delves into the impact of podcasts on storytelling and the unraveling of…
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