Nico Parker Brings An Emotionally Complex Situation To Life In Heartwarming Drama

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Nico Parker Brings An Emotionally Complex Situation To Life In Heartwarming Drama

Summary Suncoast is a heartfelt and emotionally nuanced coming-of-age film that explores complex family dynamics and the weight of responsibility. The film effectively portrays the complicated emotions of its protagonist, Doris, as she navigates taking care of her terminally ill…

‘Tendaberry’ Review — New York City Has a New Essential Must-See Movie

The Big Picture Tendaberry is a refreshing independent film that captures the beauty and essence of New York City in a unique way. The film follows Dakota as she navigates a challenging and chaotic world on her own, finding peace…

Dig! XX Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In director Ondi Timoner’s legendary rock doc Dig! XX , we find out why heroin is so passé. This is a revisiting of her Sundance award winner from 20 years ago that adds over 40…

Post One-Child Policy China Gets The ‘Saltburn’ Treatment In Tense Domestic Thriller [Sundance Review]

China began loosening its one-child policy in 2015 until finally, in 2021, it abolished all restrictions on the number of children a family could have. Young Chinese filmmakers are beginning to grapple with the fallout of those prior decades in…

Suncoast Review | Flickreel

Before COVID-19 but after 9/11, few news stories arrested the zeitgeist like the Terri Schiavo case. It was as if the media revolved solely around the right to die vs. right to life. Of course, other tragedies were happening, even…

‘Greatest Night in Pop’ Review — Netflix’s Look Behind “We Are the World”

The Big Picture "We Are the World" was recorded in one night by a lineup of musical legends, resulting in a historic charity single. The Greatest Night in Pop captures the organization and collaboration of this massive undertaking, with Lionel…

Jesse Eisenberg’s Second Directorial Feature Is A Heartfelt Dramedy

Summary Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain explores complicated familial relationships and generational trauma in a heartfelt way. The film follows two cousins on a trip to Poland, where they become part of a heritage tour group. The movie could have…

Chiwetel Ejiofor Renders A Grand Life As Middling Biopic [Sundance]

As the “peak TV” wave begins to crest, artists are again realizing that not every book needs adaptation as a miniseries. There’s value in the concision and prioritization forced by the feature format. But Chiwetel Ejiofor’s sophomore outing as a…

‘Orion and the Dark’ Review — Netflix’s Family Film Shines Bright

The Big Picture Charlie Kaufman brings his imaginative approach to this animated children's film that doesn't talk down to its audience. Orion and the Dark explores fears, storytelling, and the complications of life in a deep and relatable way. The…

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12 Review — Larry David Is Prettay Great

The Big Picture Curb Your Enthusiasm's twelfth and final season is just as strong and hilarious as ever. The season is building towards a potentially ingenious and self-referential finale, surpassing previous finales. The show's format remains strong with relatable and…

Legend of El Cucuy Featured, Reviews Film Threat

It’s an admirable thing for first-generation Americans, now raising their own kids, to seek to avoid the traumas imposed upon them by harsher parents. Parents who had carried ideas about bringing up children from a less forgiving culture. In the…

‘Krazy House’ Review: A Khaotic Kluster of Nihilistic Nothingness [Sundance]

It starts innocuously enough. “Krazy House,” the English-language debut of Dutch filmmakers Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, launches with a ‘90s family sitcom parody that ribs their cheese and cringe. Complete with the laughter of a live studio…

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