My Heart is That Eternal Rose Featured, Reviews Film Threat
1989 Hong Kong thriller My Heart is That Eternal Rose has started showing in repertory on big screens here and there recently after spending years available only as a poor transfer on disc. And if you get a chance to…
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‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 Episode 3 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3, "Boom." The Big Picture Ncuti Gatwa shines as the Doctor in an emotionally charged episode. Steven Moffat crafts tense storytelling with war, faith, and capitalism themes.…
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Francis Ford Coppola’s Chaotic Fever Dream Grasps Onto A Dying Hope In Humanity
Summary A star-studded cast shines in this visionary film. Chaos swarms the senses in Francis Ford Coppola's transcendental delight. Megalopolis is a complex manifestation of Coppola's dream for humanity. For over 40 years, acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola has attempted…
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A Harrowing Drama Of Corruption And Ignorance [Cannes]
CANNES: If you’ve ever seen an Eastern European movie at a major film festival, there’s one thing you can count on, a corrupt police or judicial system at the center of it. That may seem like a generalization, but institutional…
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‘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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