‘Parish’ Review — Giancarlo Esposito’s New AMC Series Is No ‘Breaking Bad’
The Big Picture A decent car chase at the start is the peak action sequence of Parish . Parish lacks depth in exploring its various themes. Giancarlo Esposito's performance disappoints, leading to a forgettable and generic show. If you watched…
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Blood & Honey 2 Review — Horror Sequel Is Mean & (Almost) Better In Every Way
Summary A better script and character focus in Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 lead to an improved overall tone and storytelling experience. The larger budget for the sequel allows for more gruesome kills, better production design, and decent CGI effects,…
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‘The Wages of Fear’ Review — Netflix Remakes a Classic, but to What End?
The Big Picture Netflix's Wages of Fear remake falls far short of the original, lacking tension and emotion. The action sequences are lackluster, characters are one-dimensional, and performances are flat. Attempts to recreate pivotal moments from the original film are…
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‘Invincible’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap — A New Viltrimite Rises
Editor's Note: The following contains full spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 7. The Big Picture The episode's opening comic con scene addresses common show criticisms in a fun fourth-wall break. Mark's intense fight sequence with Anissa is a highlight…
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‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ Review — Liam Neeson Has Still Got It
The Big Picture Dynamic performances from Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Ciarán Hinds, and Jack Gleeson drive 'In the Land of Saints and Sinner's thrilling character-based narrative. Director Robert Lorenz showcases stunning North Ireland locations, delivering a beautiful cinematic experience. The…
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Hemet, or the Landlady Don’t Drink Tea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A bath salts epidemic, leg-eating zombies, and a murderous landlady leave tenants with no safe place to turn. Who will survive long enough to pay their inflated rent? Writer/Director Brian Patrick Butler brings viewers to Hemet, California. A passthrough town,…
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‘Winnie-the-Pooh Blood and Honey 2’ Review — A Surprising Improvement
The Big Picture Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 improves upon its predecessor by exploring Christopher Robin's trauma and providing answers to lingering questions. The sequel shifts focus to provide stronger character development and storytelling rather than solely gratuitous horror. However,…
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Netflix’s Worthy Sports Drama Reminds Us Why The Homeless World Cup Matters
Summary The Beautiful Game brings the message of unity through football, highlighting global homelessness issues. Micheal Ward shines as a complex lead, showcasing the importance of second chances in The Beautiful Game. The film avoids sports movie clichés, focusing on…
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review – Wrestlemania For Monsters
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of ”Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging…
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‘Godzilla x Kong The New Empire’ Review — A Brawny, Mindless Monster Mash
The Big Picture The MonsterVerse films range from exploring deep themes to showcasing giant creatures fighting. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire embraces absurdity, for better and for worse. The film focuses on Kong's journey to find family, balancing over-the-top…
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‘The Spider Within’ Review — Miles Morales Takes Great Responsibility
The Big Picture Miles Morales confronts mental health struggles, learns to reach out for help, and shows bravery in The Spider Within . Characters like Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man feel pressure and become overwhelmed by it, while Miles actively seeks support.…
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Whatever It Takes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Jenny Carchman’s crime documentary Whatever It Takes is so great because you have no clue what’s going to happen next. It also helps that the story becomes more and more unbelievable as the facts reveal…
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