Paolo Sorrentino’s Portrait Of An Italian Diva Coming Of Age [Cannes]

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Paolo Sorrentino’s Portrait Of An Italian Diva Coming Of Age [Cannes]

CANNES – If we know anything about Paolo Sorrentino it’s that he adores his hometown of Naples, Italy. His last directorial effort, “The Hand of God” was a love letter to the port city and, in something of a surprise,…

‘The Substance’ Review – Demi Moore Is Back in Stylish Body Horror

The Big Picture The Substance is a body horror film following an aging actress navigating sexism and reclaiming her body autonomy. The visual maximalism of the film can be overwhelming, prioritizing style over character development. The movie ends with a…

David Cronenberg Digs Into The Core Of How Messy Grief Can Be [Cannes]

Grief is rotting Karsh’s (Vincent Cassel) teeth. It’s been four years since he lost his wife, the beautiful Becca (Diane Kruger), to a violent form of bone cancer that ate away at her body until her brittle frame could no…

Beyond the Fog Featured, Reviews Film Threat

In Desirée Abeyta’s short film, Beyond the Fog, June and her daughter, Matilda, live in a remote cabin in the forest. Once in every girl’s life, she must wander out into the forest and confront the mysterious fog. June’s experience…

‘Anora’ Review – Sean Baker’s Biting Thriller Is Spectacular

The Big Picture Anora tackles class exploitation in a darkly comedic tone, encapsulating the fundamental cruelty baked into our world. The film portrays the harsh realities of modern labor, highlighting the never-ending struggle just for basic stability. Sean Baker and…

Joe Wilkinson Is Wasted In This Lukewarm New Comedy

Summary The film creatively uses space and is well-shot, but lacks a cohesive and engaging narrative. Blatant sexism and lack of character development make it difficult to invest in the story. Pacing issues and too many plotlines prevent the audience…

Sean Baker’s New York Cinderella Story Arrives With A Russian Twist [Cannes]

CANNES – The “Anora” in Sean Baker’s latest creation is actually the birth name of Ani (Mikey Madison), a private dancer who works in a pretty nice strip club in New York City. Sure, the hours ain’t ideal, and there’s…

‘Evil’ Season 4 Review – Everything Good Horror TV Should Be

The Big Picture The shift to Paramount+ has made Evil scarier and more emotional, enhancing its final season. Season 4 explores deeper emotional arcs for characters, like Kristen's crisis of faith. The fourth season also features intense plotlines, strengthens relationships,…

Depression is a Beast Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Terrifier horror star Jenna Kanell walks us through her relationship with horror and depression in Courtney Dixon’s short film, Depression is a Beast. When left alone, depression can be debilitating in our lives. As a teenager, Kanell struggled with Major…

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bizarre Anthology Drama Challenges Us To Flee Desperation

Summary Exceptional performances from Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, and Emma Stone elevate the dark themes of longing and obsession. Yorgos Lanthimos divides the film into 3 segments to allow viewers to fully absorb the disturbing content. Despite its length, Kinds…

Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump? It Works! [Cannes]

Five years ago, Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi broke out internationally with the Oscar-nominated “Border,” a thorny little beast of a fable about love, complicity, and guilt. His latest prods at some of the same themes, although the thorny little beast…

‘The Shrouds’ Review: David Cronenberg’s Sexy Sci-Fi Confounds

The Big Picture David Cronberg's The Shrouds is a chilly, alienating, and darkly comedic sci-fi film. Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger each bring their own weirdness, exploring grief, technology, and intimacy. Cronenberg's personal film delves into themes of mourning, loss,…

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