‘Road House’ Review — Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Punch His Way Through This Mess
The Big Picture Jake Gyllenhaal looks like an absolute beast, but his role as disgraced professional fighter Elwood Dalton is rather one-dimensional. The reliance on digital effects is an odd one because too many of them look cheap in motion.…
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Nick Kroll And Andrew Rannells Are Those Gays Trying To Kill You
Adopting a baby can often be a long and grueling process. Finding a child up for adoption or an expecting mother who feels she’s a match is not for the faint of heart. So, when we first meet Dom (Nick…
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The Princess Warrior Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Princess Warrior is also known as Princess Khutulun, which is the better title. See, this dramatic action epic directed by S. Baasanjargal and Shuudertsetseg Baatarsuren and written by Baatarsuren and Boldkhuyag Damdinsuren, is about Princess Khutulun, a direct descendant…
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‘3 Body Problem’ Review — ‘GOT’ Creators Adapt Your Next Favorite Sci-Fi Show
The Big Picture 3 Body Problem blends all three Liu Cixin books for a more well-rounded story and diverse cast, simplifying complex concepts. The Netflix series, unlike the books, fleshes out characters and focuses on their development, enhancing the viewer's…
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I Want To Live On Mars Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Mariya Somova, I Want To Live On Mars is a coming-of-age teen drama. However, the narrative thrust is not typical of the genre. It features a story full of several poetic turnarounds of events that find meaning through…
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Lead Actresses Shine In An Evocative If Hazy Drama
Summary Vicky Knight & Esmé Creed-Miles shine with their onscreen chemistry. The cinematography and sound create effective emotional moments. Silver Haze focuses on expressive visuals rather than a strong narrative. Silver Haze is an appropriate title for writer-director Sacha Polak’s…
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Alice Lowe Takes Obsessive Crushes To The Absurdist Next Level Through Time [SXXW]
When dealing with an utterly preposterous premise, it’s best to dive straight into the outrageousness of it all and never let the audience have a second to question it. Writer/director Alice Lowe clearly understands the assignment with her clever new…
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Wine Club Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Wine Club, written and directed by Eric D. Cohen and Matthew Hirschhorn, is a comedy about Hollywood, wine, cults, and relationships. It is both over-the-top and sweet, which is an interesting mix to sip on for 103 minutes. Josh (Daniel…
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‘First Time Female Director’ Review — ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ for Comics
The Big Picture A strong ensemble cast elevates First Time Female Director to chaotic hilarity. This overabundance of talent also results in a messy, occasionally unfocused satire with missed opportunities. Editing issues and the crowded ensemble hold back the film's…
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Hollow Netflix Fantasy Movie Strands Its Cast In Bad Writing
Summary A weak script robs Damsel of potential - creative ideas are not enough to carry the film. Damsel shines in dragon design & voice performance, but lacks depth in storytelling. Lacking tactility, the movie fails to engage its audience,…
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‘Imaginary’ Review — Blumhouse’s Latest Horror Serves Up Real Pain
The Big Picture Imaginary 's plot is filled with nonsensical scenes and clichéd characters. This horror film lacks any real scares or vision, despite being about imagination. Imaginary is a mess of a movie lacking originality, with an obvious storyline…
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The Confessional Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Ben (Stuart Rial) is anxiously preparing for an important dinner with his childhood friend, Cooper (Timothy Grove), in Felicity Pickering and Micheal Batchelder’s short film, The Confessional. Trying to calm his nerves, boyfriend Zane (Oleksy Zubach tells him that he’s…
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