What Matters Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A meditation on what it means to be the family provider, What Matters focuses on two men. Malcolm (Malcolm David Kelley) is an overworked man who likely won’t make his own son’s birthday party. Whereas Mark (Rick Gifford) is attempting…
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Zendaya’s Sexy Tennis Drama Is As Thrilling As Any Action Blockbuster
Summary Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, & Mike Faist excel with sizzling chemistry & breathtaking performances. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross provide an electrifying score that elevates the film. Luca Guadagnino's direction makes tennis matches feel like intense action sequences. Zendaya often…
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The Brink Of Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Patrick Meaney, The Brink Of is a drama centered on a two-person band. Lena (Nicolette Norgaard) and James (Tim Hoffmann) went to high school together, though they could not be more different. He was the coolest…
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Tedious, Muddled Werewolf Drama Is Wildly Messy
Summary Worthy subject matter, themes & strong performances are marred by an overstuffed, tedious plot. Interesting experimental flourishes can't overcome the jarring shifts between political drama & werewolf horror. An ambitious narrative tackles addiction, corruption, atonement, and prejudice with varying…
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‘Fallout’ Finale Recap — Time to Meet Your Makers
Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fallout Episode 8. The Big Picture Fallout 's Season 1 finale reveals major character developments and sets up a compelling second season. Lucy confronts her father's dark secrets, unleashing chaos in a…
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Seagrass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Marriage is a continuous journey, requiring compromise and ample communication before resentment boils over in an irreparable eruption of vitriol. It’s always easier said than done because the status quo feels safe and predictable, and rocking the boat becomes even…
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‘LaRoy, Texas’ Review — An Entertaining Diet ‘Fargo’
The Big Picture Despite lacking originality, LaRoy, Texas is sheer entertainment, leaning into Fargo -inspired themes. Steve Zahn shines in a career-best performance, elevating the film alongside John Magaro. While certain elements feel underdeveloped, LaRoy, Texas maintains a consistent tone…
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A High-Energy Sports Movie That Is A Tribute To Texas, Golf, & Friendship
Summary The Long Game truthfully portrays the camaraderie of young Mexican-American golfers in 1950s Del Rio. The film's fast-paced narrative keeps the story moving, although character relationships are not fully explored. While lacking in character depth, The Long Game balances…
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‘Fallout’ Episode 7 Recap — A Bad Guy Doesn’t See Themselves as the Bad Guy
Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fallout Episode 7. The Big Picture Fallout 's seventh episode reveals new relationships, underground changes, and flashbacks, building suspense for the final act. The Ghoul searches for Moldaver, while Lucy faces death…
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‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Review — Please Inject More of This Show Into Our Veins
The Big Picture Conan O'Brien Must Go showcases the titular comedian's humor, wit, and heart while traveling and connecting with fans worldwide. O'Brien maintains sincere interactions, self-deprecating humor, and unpredictability in the series, reminiscent of his iconic comedy. Despite the…
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‘In Flames’ Review — This Horror Is Also an Affecting Psychological Thriller
The Big Picture Pakistani films like In Flames boldly explore cultural heritage through progressive dialogue on identity, sexuality, and patriarchy. In Flames disrupts conventional horror tropes, and delves into the psychological spectrum with themes of otherness and marginalization. In Flames…
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Silence of the Prey Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Jonathan Swift’s satirical A Modest Proposal suggested that eating the poor would solve the problem of having so many. Co-directors Karyna Kudzina and Michael Vaynberg’s Silence of the Prey, written by Kudzina and Saro Varjabedian, is a nod to the 1729 essay. It…
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