‘Horizon: An American Saga’ Review

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‘Horizon: An American Saga’ Review

The Big Picture Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is a scattered start to this series. The film fails to stand on its own, culminating in the equivalent of an extended trailer of the next film. It…

A Rocky Mountain Affair Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Originally titled Hearts Creek, A Rocky Mountain Affair is written by Steve Goldsworthy and directed by Chris Bragg and Jason Wan Lim. The romantic comedy stars Krista Chyc as Meg, an event planner working for the overbearing Diane (Heather Pattengale).…

Alain Guiraudie’s Nerve-Rattling Thriller Is A Dostoevskian Masterwork [Cannes Review]

An hour into “Misericordia,” there is a scene so shocking that it might leave viewers’ mouths agape in disbelief. Only it is a mere conversation between two people. That exchange of words can be so profoundly disquieting and underscores Alain…

Chris Pratt Leads A Lackluster Animated Adventure With Little Appeal

Summary The Garfield Movie offers humor but lacks originality, overshadowing the main character with a bland story and better characters. Chris Pratt's voice performance is decent, but Ving Rhames steals the show as Otto. Despite an emotional father-son storyline, The…

‘The Strangers’ Review – A Flawed But Incredibly Intense Horror Gem

The Big Picture The Strangers ' "true story" claim is a stretch, but its eerie simplicity makes this home invasion film creepily effective. The tension and discomfort of The Strangers build up effectively, even if it falls into some classic…

‘Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever’ Review

The Big Picture Fanny Bordenal shines as Emma in Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever , carrying the film with her touching performance and chemistry with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The lack of focus on Coster-Waldau and Bodnia hinders the potential for character depth…

Demi Moore And Margaret Qualley Switch In A Visionary Twist On ‘Death Becomes Her’ [Cannes]

CANNES – For a moment, we thought Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” had overstayed its welcome. But, no, the “Revenge” director was just taking a breath before unleashing a wild and operatic ending for her Cannes Film Festival debut. A bold…

Coney Island Cousins Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Writer-director Alfred “Al” Padilla returns with a unique blend of comedy and thriller in Coney Island Cousins after a decade-long hiatus. The story kicks off with Val (Diana Sillaots) reuniting with her cousin Yulia (Upa Inspace) after a long separation.…

Kevin Costner’s Sprawling Western With No End In Sight [Cannes]

CANNES – There is nothing wrong with a three-hour movie. There have been absolute masterworks longer than 180 minutes. It sorta helps, however, if the film is, well, a movie. After watching Kevin Costner’s 181-minute-long “Horizon: An American Saga –…

‘Interview with the Vampire’ Season 2 Episode 2 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Episode 2. The Big Picture Daniel struggles to navigate Louis and Armand's united front during the interview in Dubai. Louis and Claudia's arrival in Paris results…

Ben Whishaw Channels The Controversial Punk Russian Poet [Cannes]

CANNES – Eduard Limonov was a complicated man. He was a poet, a novelist, and a political activist; at one point, a Russian dissident who lived in New York and Paris; he returned to his homeland to lead a fascist…

Guy Maddin’s Bonkers Political Satire With Cate Blanchett Loses Steam Midway Through [Cannes]

Imagine a film where Cate Blanchett plays a version of Angela Merkel. And Charles Dance is a Joe Biden parody in full British accent. Now add Denis Ménochet as a boisterous French president carried around a damp forest in a…

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