‘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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Horror About The Dearly Departed Misses The Truly Spooky Mark
How much would you pay for a chance to speak one more word to those you’ve lost? A cursory viewing of “Baghead,” another addition to the cinematic world of ghosts, might suggest such a premise to be the central focus…
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Spiders Are Horrifying Again In Energetic, Old-Fashioned Creature Feature
Summary Sting is a very entertaining throwback to the classic creature feature genre, packed full of shocking kills and chilling effects. Though it suffers from a familiar story and character development, the movie's tongue-in-cheek approach makes its blend of comedy…
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‘Fallout’ Episode 6 Recap — Who Makes the Rules When the World Ends?
Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fallout Episode 6. The Big Picture Flashback scenes in Episode 6 reveal pre-apocalyptic world intricacies and expand our knowledge of this universe. Lucy and Maximus undergo character shifts, setting up compelling story…
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‘Challengers’ Review — Zendaya Is Remarkable in Luca Guadagnino’s Movie
The Big Picture Challengers is a love triangle set in the world of tennis, featuring three of Hollywood's best up-and-comers. The film delves into the characters' pasts to explain their futures, exploring relationships and hidden scars. Zendaya delivers a powerful…
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‘Fallout’ Episode 5 Recap — When Things Look Glum, Vote Vault 31
Editor’s note: This recap contains spoilers for Fallout Episode 5. The Big Picture Lucy and Maximus team up, forming an alliance to find the head and save Lucy's father. The election in Vault 33 reveals secrets, with Betty winning as…
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Room Taken Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Room Taken, a compelling 18-minute drama, unfolds under the masterful direction of Tj O’Grady Peyton and the pen of Michael Whelan. The story revolves around Isaac (Gabriel Adewusi), an unhoused immigrant in Ireland. One fateful night, Isaac’s life takes an…
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