Alam Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In writer-director Firas Khoury’s drama Alam, a Palestinian high school student named Tamer (Mahmood Bakri) leads a conflicted life. He lives in an Arab village, though he is a citizen of Israel. His parents warn him to stay away from politics,…
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‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review — Bold
The Big Picture Joanna Arnow's feature debut The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed is a sharply hilarious comedy, tackling the absurdities of relationships and everyday life. Ann's personal journey explores shifting desires, settling into new routines,…
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The Black Mass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Director Devanny Pin and writers Brandon Slagle and Eric Pereira put a sharpened true story edge on the slasher in the blood-curdling The Black Mass. We begin in 1978 when Ted Bundy (Andrew Sykes) escapes from the prison…
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On the Adamant Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Mental illness has a long history on celluloid. With a few notable exceptions, it’s traditionally been a subject used to create nefarious characters in varying genres or as an increasingly uncomfortable source of comedy. Societal norms have come a long…
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‘Knuckles’ Review — ‘Sonic’ Spin-off Drops All of Its Rings
The Big Picture Paramount+ Knuckles shines when the titular character is pushed out of his comfort zone, and actor Idris Elba excels when given more to do. The villains' thin motivations, as well as an increasing focus on human characters,…
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Bright Forests Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Chadwick Harman’s short film, Bright Forests, problems are never solved in an instant, and aliens always take their damn sweet time. Forty years ago, scientist Christopher Isaacs (Jeffrey Larson) made contact with an alien intelligence light years away. The…
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‘Thank You, Goodnight – The Bon Jovi Story’ Review — This Docuseries Needed to Rock Harder
The Big Picture Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story lacks focus, with repetitive content. The documentary feels biased, insular, and overly focused on petty grievances. Modern sections lack depth, making the band appear irrelevant and past their prime. When…
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‘The Veil’ Review — Elisabeth Moss Makes the Most of Hulu’s So-So Spy Thriller
The Big Picture FX on Hulu's The Veil ultimately fails due to its limited episode count. The show's characters lack depth and complexity as a result of time constraints. A rushed plot reveals key information prematurely, missing out on the…
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‘The Coffee Table’ Review — ‘Hereditary’ Has Nothing On This Horror Film
The Big Picture The Coffee Table is a disturbing horror film that will make you feel sick for nearly 90 minutes. Director Caye Casas and co-writer Cristina Borobia drag you through extreme domestic depravity. The conclusion of the film feels…
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Devon Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Devon is a short film by young filmmaker Kabir McNeely for several years. His films are heartfelt, personal, and very independent. Kabir stars as Devon, a teen who has been struggling with depression after the passing of his father. As…
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‘Under the Bridge’ Episode 3 Recap — Listen to Lily Gladstone, Damn It!
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Under the Bridge Episode 3. The Big Picture The series makes sure to center the Virk family's grief over Reena's death. Cam and Rebecca each try to find out the truth while…
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‘Humane’ Review — Caitlin Cronenberg Takes a Stab (or Twenty) at the Elite
The Big Picture Humane is a unique take on the eco-horror genre, examining wealth disparity and elitism in the face of ecological collapse. The film boasts a strong cast, with an excellent performance by Enrico Colantoni in particular, and effective…
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