‘Shōgun’ Episode 4 Recap — Dad’s Gonna Be Mad When He Gets Home
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 4. The Big Picture Blackthorne's new title as a hatamoto leads to new complications and the beginnings of a forbidden romance. Yabushige plays both sides, using Blackthorne's cannons to manipulate…
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Dev Patel’s Goes Into ‘John Wick’ Revenge Mode In Mumbai-Set Actioner [SXSW]
In the introduction to the SXSW premiere of his movie, Dev Patel joked that he had recently stumbled across an internet article asking where he was now. According to Patel, that answer is simple: he’s been working on “Monkey Man,”…
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Black Box Diaries Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! An investigative journalist in Japan is forced to investigate her own sexual assault in Shiori Ito’s documentary film, Black Box Diaries. Several years ago, journalist Shiori Ito met with Noriyuki Yamaguchi, the Washington bureau chief for…
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‘Things Will Be Different’ Review — Time Travel Movie Will Keep You Guessing
The Big Picture Things Will Be Different is a dark and complex time travel film that reveals more as the story unfolds. The movie follows siblings Joseph and Sidney as they navigate time shifts with disturbing messages and trapped in…
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‘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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