‘History of Evil’ Review — A Racist Ghost Haunts This Horror Misfire
The Big Picture History of Evil is set in a bleak future where a family must confront past horrors while being hunted. The film lacks depth and fails to invest in characters, resulting in a disappointing viewing experience. Paul Wesley…
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Drive-Away Dolls Review | Flickreel
Drive-Away Dolls is Ethan Coen having a good time. It’s not an all-timer like Fargo, No Country for Old Men, or some other masterpieces that Ethan made with his brother Joel. It’s dripping in the Coen spirit, though, with a…
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‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Review — Ethan Coen’s Lesbian Buddy Comedy Is a Rocky Road
The Big Picture Ethan Coen's Drive-Away Dolls showcases quirky characters but lacks the sharp wit of his usual work with Joel Coen. Geraldine Viswanathan shines as a character finding herself, while other performances are enjoyable but underdeveloped. The script for…
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Part Two Review — Denis Villeneuve’s Sequel Is A Dread-Inducing, Awe-Inspiring Sci-Fi Tragedy
Summary Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two delves into Paul's descent into fanaticism and existential dread on a grand scale. Changes in the adaptation enhance Paul's tragic pivot towards fundamentalism and the terrifying consequences of prophecy. Revenge, sacrifice, and destiny drive…
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A Darker, Devastating Blockbuster & Cautionary Tale About Prophecy, Fate & False Idols
Immense, remarkably captivating, imposing, and right on the edge of overblown, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” is a spectacular blockbuster epic in the grandest sense of the tradition. Picking up where ‘Part One’ left off, this darker, bleaker, moodier…
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Part Two’ Review — Timothée Chalamet’s Sci-Fi Epic Is Bigger Than Ever
The Big Picture Dune: Part Two impresses with masterful special effects and expands the universe's scope. New characters add complexity but overload the storylines, making the movie feel rushed. The third act stands out with incredible action scenes, remaining true…
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Sunset Drive Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I’ve been paying particular attention to indie action films. They are expensive and dangerous to make, and any little foray into the genre, like Michael Thomas DeLano’s action/sci-fi short Sunset Drive, will always pique my interest. Sunset Drive takes us…
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‘The Bad Batch’ Season 3 Review — Star Wars Series Turns to the Dark Side
The Big Picture The third season of The Bad Batch has taken a much darker turn with its storytelling. Omega faces imprisonment and all of the uneasy elements of a child in captivity. The series delves deeper into Palpatine's cloning…
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‘Constellation’ Premiere Recap — Apple TV+’s Sci-Fi Series Starts Off Strong
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1-3 of Constellation. The Big Picture A compelling narrative and entrancing mystery are crafted in the first 3 episodes of Constellation . The show encourages viewers to create their theories from the…
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Full Time Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Three young men, freshly graduated from college, donning their cap and gown, ride their skateboards on a city sidewalk. A well-groomed businessman approaches the boys, asking for help with an unknown task. Of the three, only one, Michael (Andrew Lutheran),…
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The Zone of Interest Review: Jonathan Glazer’s Thrilling Return
The Zone of Interest, written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, is an unsettling juxtaposition of banal domestic life and chilling mass genocide, all nestled together on the terrifying landscape of Auschwitz concentration camp during WWII. Loosely based on the 2014…
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‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ Review — ‘Succession’s Hiam Abbass Looks Inward
The Big Picture Bye Bye Tiberias utilizes original and archival footage to depict the importance of unearthing the past. The documentary portrays ordinary Palestinian existence amidst constant threats of extermination. The film's unorthodox structure reflects the complexity of reckoning with…
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