‘Arcadian’ Review — Nicolas Cage Horror Is a Must-See Monster Movie
The Big Picture Arcadian is a great Nicolas Cage movie with a solid horror story that takes itself seriously. It captures a unique post-apocalyptic world where monsters lurk in the darkness Cage delivers a grounded performance, showcasing real emotional depth…
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Imaginary Review: A Horror Film You’ll Want To Forget
When it comes to supernatural horror, the concept of childhood fears manifesting into tangible horrors in adulthood presents an avenue ripe for chilling narratives and intense psychological exploration. It’s a disappointment, then, that Jeff Wadlow‘s Imaginary fails to capitalize on…
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The Jackie Shane Story Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, written and directed by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee alongside co-writer Alison Duke, explores the mystery of what happened to the titular American soul singer. In the 1960s, Shane…
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Conventional, But Engaging Rock Doc Considers The Price Of Success [SXSW]
From the basement of dingy jam sessions in Akron, Ohio, to arena rock success, a multiplatinum career, and multiple Grammy wins, “This is a Film About The Black Keys” tracks the unlikely rise of one of rock’s biggest duos. Directed…
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‘Star Trek Discovery’ Season 5 Review — One Hell of a Final Ride
The Big Picture Star Trek: Discovery 's mystery in Season 5 is more lighthearted than Season 4 while still maintaining the series' high stakes. Sonequa Martin-Green shines in her role as Michael Burnham, one of Starfleet's best captains. Season 5…
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‘The Girls on the Bus’ Review — Max’s Political Dramedy Is Massively Fun
The Big Picture Max's The Girls on the Bus allows four multidimensional women to shine and develop surprising dynamics with one another. The show addresses serious issues while still maintaining its sense of fun. The Girls on the Bus is…
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The Queen of My Dreams Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Directed and written by Fawzia Mirza (in her directorial debut), The Queen of My Dreams is about a Pakistani-Canadian lesbian girl and her strained relationship with her traditionalist parents. Azra Baji is a university student…
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‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ Review — Sonequa Martin-Green Excels in War Dramedy
The Big Picture Kyle Hausmann-Stokes channels his Army background into a feature debut with tremendous emotional strength. Sonequa Martin-Green delivers what I will confidently describe as one of the best performances of the year. Natalie Morales might be one of…
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Surprises and Kenergy Make for a Solid Award Show
The Big Picture Jimmy Kimmel hosts safely, propelling the show with a steady pace and audience-friendly jokes. The ceremony emphasized craft, showcasing nominees in acting, sound, screenplay, visual effects, and original song. The broadcast featured a few surprises, but Oppenheimer…
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SXSW 2024: Resynator Intrigues | The Movie Blog
Alison Tavel directed an intriguing documentary premiering on March 10, 2024 at SXSW about her father’s invention, the Resynator, one of the first synthesizers, a pioneering step forward in electronic music. Her father, Don Tavel, then 36, died in a…
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Sing Sing Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Greg Kwedar’s feature film, Sing Sing, the inmates literally take over in a touching story of redemption and hope within the prison system. Loosely based on actual events, Colman Domingo plays John “Divine G”…
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Aussie Black Comedy Brings Both Gasps & Giggles [SXSW]
It’s so hard to crack the black comedy nut, which can shatter with too little or too much earnestness, trauma, chuckles, and/or heavy thematic considerations. Gasps and giggles are needed in perfect balance to keep the pressure on without fragmenting…
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