Gripping and Tense Romantic Thriller
Love Lies Bleeding is a gripping romantic thriller that manages to entangle viewers in its web of passion, crime, and loyalty. Directed by Rose Glass with a collaborative screenplay effort with Weronika Tofilska, the film crafts a visually stunning and…
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‘We Were Dangerous’ Review — A Funny and Frightening Tale of Friendship
The Big Picture Effortlessly tackles dark subject matter with a light touch, making it surprisingly funny and inspiring. Phenomenal performances elevate the film, showcasing unique and important perspectives. A clunky conclusion and pacing issues detract slightly from the overall narrative…
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A New Comedy Like ‘Dodgeball’ and ‘Anchorman’ Is Born
The Big Picture The Gutter is a welcome resurrection of absurd 90s and early 2000s comedy styles like Dodgeball and Anchorman . Either you’re on its “silly AF” wavelength or left behind, as the kids say. Shameik Moore is a…
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The Big Pelvis Reviews Film Threat
The Big Pelvis is a student film from writer-director Joseph Jeavons and co-written by Owen Swift (who also did the music). The short comedy centers on three fishermen who all set out to catch the unique fish of the title before…
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A Weightless Coming-Of-Age Comedy That’s Hard To Care About
Summary Snack Shack's characters and desires lack depth, making them difficult to care about. Every aspect of the film feels weightless and insubstantial. Snack Shack tries to combine various genres without commitment, leading to a disjointed storyline. Snack Shack possesses…
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The Business of Pleasure Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Rising out of Macedonia is the rhapsody in black that is The Business of Pleasure, a dark thriller written and directed by international auteur Goce Cvetanovski. Eleni (Slagana Vujosevik) is a journalist working with the…
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A Socially Conscious Coming-Of-Age Dramedy That Puts Heart, Humanity & Humor First
Summary Julian Dennison shines in Uproar, delivering a poignant performance as a teenager finding his identity. Uproar expertly intertwines a teenager's self-realization with political upheaval and racial tensions in 1980s New Zealand. Uproar offers an authentic portrayal of mixed Māori…
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Makeup Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Two unlikely roommates connect in a harsh and unforgiving world in Hugo Andre and Will Masheter’s feature film, Makeup. Sacha (Hugo Andre) is a new transplant from his homeland of France to the UK. Striking out on his own, this…
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‘9-1-1’ Season 7 Review — New Network? No Problem
The Big Picture Season 7 of 9-1-1 starts with major disasters challenging the characters' personal lives. The emergency calls in the episodes continue to relate to the characters' struggles, merging drama with action. The premiere sets up a multi-episode arc…
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Frida Kahlo’s Complex Life Gets A Unique Personal Spotlight In Compelling Documentary
Summary Frida explores the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, using both her art and her writings to reflect her complex life. Narratives from her diary entries and letters provide insight into how her life influenced her art. The documentary…
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Irish Wish Review: A Fantasy Filled with Love and Laughter
Irish Wish, the latest offering from director Janeen Damian, beckons us into a realm where the fantastical meets the all-too-familiar whirlwind of romantic emotions. Starring Lindsay Lohan, who has seemingly found a cozy niche with Netflix following their prior collaboration,…
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‘Civil War’ Review — Alex Garland’s Dystopian Vision Is His Best Film Yet
The Big Picture Alex Garland's Civil War explores the perils of combat journalism amidst a civil war. The film emphasizes the importance of journalism and societal interaction with information. Civil War offers a visually stunning, chaotic dystopian narrative with outstanding…
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