Charlie Sadoff’s film Against All Enemies, a documentary about service members joining right-wing organizations, has many parts where the narrative clouds over. The first is the solemn assertion that The Proud Boys are classified as terrorists in Canada. That is…
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NOW ON TUBI! A young girl must fend for herself in Hugo André’s thriller short, Blind Innocence. Mary (Lucy Murray-Watson) and her father (Stuart Wolfe-Murray) live humble lives in their forest home. Every day, Father tends to the garden and…
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The Big Picture The People's Joker is the powerful and personal story of Vera Drew's transition and comedy career told under the guise of DC characters. Drew expertly balances humor, emotion, and social commentary through her multifaceted performance as Joker…
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The Big Picture Colin Farrell perfectly embodies the charismatic and enigmatic titular character, making Sugar truly his own. The use of jump-cuts and classic film noir influences keeps viewers engaged and intrigued throughout. While a big plot twist changes the…
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Director Deborah Correa and screenwriter Ron Yungul’s The War Between is that rare tale set during a little-discussed aspect of the Civil War: Confederates came to capture territories in the American Southwest in 1862. Union forces from California marched East into the…
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Summary Babes heavily relies on Michelle Buteau and Ilana Glazer's exceptional comedic talents. The film evenly focuses on both Dawn and Eden, offering a complete picture of their personal growth and friendship. Babes showcases dynamic characters and thoughtful insights on…
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Happiness in this life is what we make of it. That seems to be the message from legendary director Wim Wenders’ latest feature film, Perfect Days, co-written by Takuma Takasaki. You can be a “lowly” janitor in Tokyo who cleans…
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Summary Liam Neeson returns in an action thriller set in Ireland, playing an aging hitman facing the IRA. The film adheres to the Liam Neeson formula, with little character development or engaging plotting. While flawed, the movie has authentic Western…
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Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 7. The Big Picture Toranaga seeks an ally through his half-brother in this week's episode of Shōgun . Shōgun gives us a deeper look into Toranaga's past, humanizing the character.…
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Scarlet Moreno’s Velma is a beautiful and nostalgic film with a bit of a bite. Writer-director Moreno plays the titular Velma, bathed in the color and glamour of the 1960s. She’s a buxom young woman looking for love as she invites handsome…
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Summary Tracie Laymon's film blends humor with emotional depth, portraying the strange, sad, and hopeful sides of humanity. Barbie Ferreira excels in showcasing emotional depth, with John Leguizamo providing a strong co-lead performance. The movie emphasizes the importance of finding…
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Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live finale. The Big Picture Rick and Michonne's love story takes center stage in the finale, resulting in a satisfying ending for fans. The CRM's evil plan…
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