Mad Max Prequel Is A Visual Feast That Adds Exciting Depth To Title Character
Summary Furiosa offers valuable insight into Wasteland's circumstances through the life and motivations of the title character. Both Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne deliver powerful performances, capturing Furiosa's essence. George Miller's Furiosa is a visually stunning standalone film with powerful…
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‘Furiosa’ Review – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Movie Is No ‘Fury Road’
The Big Picture Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga showcases George Miller's best character work, despite being burdened by excess details. Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne excel at portraying the two versions of Furiosa, embodying Theron's character flawlessly. Chris Hemsworth struggles…
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The Legend Of El Chupacabra Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Rob Mabry makes his feature-length debut as a writer and director with The Legend Of El Chupacabra. The comedic creature feature follows Pete (Sam Pierce), who doesn’t have many friends and only one hobby. Said hobby is investigating and trying…
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Anya Taylor-Joy Is Searching For Vengeance In George Miller’s Wasteland War
CANNES – At the very least, and no matter what your personal opinion of the end result, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a reminder. A reminder to never, never, ever doubt the brilliance of George Miller’s cinematic eye. Almost…
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John Krasinski’s Heartwarming, Creative Film Will Make You Miss Your Imaginary Friends
Summary IF focuses on imaginary friends left behind by children in a whimsical, heartfelt manner. The stellar cast delivers standout performances, with Cailey Fleming leading the way. Despite some clunky moments, IF shines with warmth and optimism, appealing to those…
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‘Outer Range’ Season 2 Review
The Big Picture Season 2 of Outer Range delves deeper into intersecting timelines and the characters trapped in them. The first episode struggles with setting up the new storylines, but the rest of the season improves from there on. All…
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‘IF’ Review – John Krasinski Imagines an Earnest Comedy With a Huge Heart
The Big Picture IF shows that John Krasinski excels in sincere and emotional storytelling. The imaginative imaginary friends in IF are delightful and unique, adding charm to the story. The powerful moments in the third act of IF leave a…
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The Coffee Table Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! The Coffee Table is a Spanish black comedy directed by Caye Casas and co-written by Casas and Cristina Borobia. It stars David Pareja as Jesús and Estefanía de los Santos as his wife, María. The story begins with…
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Ark of the 17th Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A pair of amateur investigators get in over their heads in Ali Matlock and Jubei Powers’ thriller short, Ark of the 17th. People have been disappearing, and the police have no idea why. Amateur sleuths Clementine (Kristina Horan) and Jazz…
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23 Mile Featured, Reviews Film Threat
23 Mile is a documentary directed by Mitch McCabe that captures an unprecedented and tumultuous time. The place: Michigan. The year: 2020. Yeah, anyone who was closely following the news then already has an inkling of what’s in store. That…
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‘The Second Act’ Review – Paul Thomas Anderson Would Never
The Big Picture The Second Act falls short of its potential, lacking the sharpness and depth of more impactful satires. All the jokes are stretched painfully thin and the film fails to delve into any of the ideas it throws…
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The Dry 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Talk about bad titles. I don’t know whose brilliant idea it was to add the subtitle The Dry 2 to the bland but acceptable Force of Nature, as it does nothing but confuse things. Sure, it’s an attempt to link writer-director Robert Connolly’s…
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