Franz Rogowski Shines In Arnold’s Beautiful Coming Of Age Tale [Cannes]

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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…

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…

‘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,…

‘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…

Francis Ford Coppola’s Epic Is A Madman’s Fever Dream [Cannes]

When news first began circulating that distributors found Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project “Megalopolis” tough to market, people were quick to shrug their shoulders in response. How could a film by the legendary “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” director…

Sight Featured, Reviews Film Threat

COMING SOON TO THEATERS! From Angel Studios, Andrew Hyatt’s biopic, Sight, is the true story of the tumultuous yet inspirational life of renowned eye surgeon Ming Wang and his decades-long struggle to reconcile his past. Sight intertwines Ming Wang’s past…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode 4 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 4. The Big Picture Colin catches feelings for Penelope, leading to a friendship crisis and Debling realizing Penelope's true feelings. Francesca meets her future husband, John Stirling, causing…

An Eerie Danish Sequel’s Powerful Exploration Of Trauma

Summary Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever explores intergenerational trauma in a powerful and nuanced way. The film slowly reveals past characters with a creepy and unnerving atmosphere. Though lacking in humor, the sequel effectively adds to the themes of the original…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode 3 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 3. The Big Picture Colin and Penelope share a life-changing kiss, leading to mixed feelings and awkwardness. Penelope competes for Lord Debling's attention with Cressida, causing tension and…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode 2 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 2. The Big Picture Queen Charlotte's meddling leads to pressure on Francesca Bridgerton to marry for status over love. Penelope seeks Colin's help with finding her inner charm,…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode 1 Recap

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 1. The Big Picture Colin and Penelope's slow burn romance faces obstacles as Penelope grapples with feelings and Colin remains elusive. Francesca's indifference to her debutante season contrasts…

The Ceremony Is About To Begin Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Those ancient Egyptian blues for Allah run blood red in the excellent cult horror movie, The Ceremony Is About To Begin, directed by Sean Nichols Lynch. The script, written by Lynch with Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird, opens with…

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