‘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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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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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,…
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‘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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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,…
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‘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…
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