‘Invincible’ Season 2 Finale Recap — Past the Breaking Point
Editor's Note: The below contains full spoilers for the Invincible Season 2 finale. The Big Picture Angstrom Levy and Mark Grayson's showdown delivers a powerful sequence in the Invincible Season 2 finale. The finale cleverly ties in several memorable cameos…
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MURDER MUBARAK Review: A Bland Whodunnit
Hollywood seemed very interested in murder mysteries after the success of Knives Out. The genre saw kind of a resurgence with new adaptations of the Agatha Christie novels starring Kenneth Branagh as the lead Poirot. Not to mention the adaptations…
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The Evil Fairy Queen Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Coming from director Simon Wells, The Evil Fairy Queen follows a family who is lured into a remote farmhouse. Unbeknownst to the family, the farmhouse is in the middle of a dying kingdom of fairies whose only hope of staying alive…
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An Often Riviting Takedown Of Prince Andrew
In many ways, “Scoop” is not the movie you think it is. Sure, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the BBC television program, er, “programme” “Newsnight” landed a hotly sought-after interview with Prince Andrew in 2019. At the time, the…
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Monkey Man Review | Flickreel
When you hear the title Monkey Man, your first instinct might be to giggle. After seeing Dev Patel’s directorial debut, you’ll instinctually cheer, “Hell yeah,” whenever it comes up in conversation. This is fitting for a film that reminds us not…
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‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ Review — As Messy and Beautiful as Family
The Big Picture Housekeeping for Beginners features moving performances, particularly from its young actors, who elevate the narrative. Authentic portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community adds depth and relatability to the story. Some core relationships feel underdeveloped and unclear. A chosen…
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Britain’s Answer To Spotlight Is Timely & Well-Acted (But Mixed In Message)
Summary The cast shines in Scoop , especially Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, delivering mesmerizing performances. The movie's fast-paced direction by Philip Martin keeps the story engaging and energetic throughout. Despite strong performances, the characters' mixed motivations in the pursuit…
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A Familiar Monster Thriller Isn’t Without Its Arachnophobic Charms
Any creature feature worth its salt will, predictably, generally follow a well-worn path and set of rules plucked from classics like “Jaws,” “Jurassic Park,” or any number of sequels to “Alien.” A similar structure exists within any memorable creature thriller…
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‘Scoop’ Review — Gillian Anderson Beefs With the Monarchy Again
The Big Picture Billie Piper, Gillian Anderson, and Rufus Sewell deliver powerful performances. The main interview is suspenseful and captivating. Scoop occasionally lacks some character depth, especially with the characters of Emily and Amanda. Royal scandals are nothing new and…
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Faithful Man Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Tragedy is thwarted in the most righteous way in the feel-great rock doc, Lee Fields: Faithful Man, directed by Jessamyn Ansary and Joyce Mishaan. Lee Fields was a soul artist who started riding the R&B charts through…
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‘Ripley’ Review — Andrew Scott Dazzles in Netflix’s Gorgeous Noir Thriller
The Big Picture Netflix's Ripley boasts stunning cinematography inspired by classic cinema and Renaissance art. Andrew Scott gives one of his best performances ever. The series offers an expertly crafted narrative with a strong sense of suspense, although some plot…
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Concerto for Abigail Featured, Reviews Film Threat
It’s hard to imagine losing your hearing late into adult life. Though it is rare, this does happen. In fact, roughly 5 percent of adults over the age of 40 experience disabling hearing loss, and that number increases with older…
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