Category: Reviews
Kristen Stewart & Steven Yeun Lead A Flat, Hollow Sci-Fi Romance
Kristen Stewart & Steven Yeun Lead A Flat, Hollow Sci-Fi Romance

Summary Love Me has an interesting concept about AI and self-discovery, but its execution falls flat. The film lacks compelling questions and the romance is repetitive and emotionally disjointed. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun's performances are stripped of meaning, and…

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The RUN DMC Story’ Review — An Emotionally Unfiltered Reunion
The RUN DMC Story’ Review — An Emotionally Unfiltered Reunion

The Big Picture Kings From Queens: A Run DMC Story is emotionally satisfying and provides a vulnerable look into the lives of Rev. Run and DMC. The documentary highlights fascinating stories of Run DMC's rise to fame, including their opportunity…

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‘The Promised Land’ Review — Mads Mikkelsen Commands This Danish Western
‘The Promised Land’ Review — Mads Mikkelsen Commands This Danish Western

The Big Picture Mads Mikkelsen delivers a magnificent performance that brings life to a grim historical epic set in a familiarly harsh world. The film explores the flaws and complexities of its real-life protagonist, Ludvig Kahlen, making his journey feel…

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Society Of The Snow Retells A Harrowing True Story
Society Of The Snow Retells A Harrowing True Story

Society Of The Snow is a Spanish-language movie about a real-life Uruguayan plane crash. The very true story sees a soccer team crash land in the Andes mountains, and how they survived despite all odds. The story is equal parts…

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The Super Exciting Gang Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Super Exciting Gang Featured, Reviews Film Threat

In this day and age, we are living in the “woke” era as well as living in cancel culture. The two often go hand in hand when dealing with films and television. Ricardo Lorenzo’s The Super Exciting Gang dramedy takes…

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A Raucous, Rebellious Tribute To The Rappers Fighting For The Irish Language [Sundance]
A Raucous, Rebellious Tribute To The Rappers Fighting For The Irish Language [Sundance]

Some movies are Irish. “Kneecap” is Ireland. From its self-conscious open blasting viewers in the face with images from the country’s fabled Troubles to its raucous encore, this film intends to demolish standard Irish imagery with a sonic blowtorch. Writer-director…

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Concrete Utopia Sequel Takes An Entertaining Turn Towards Action and Zombies
Concrete Utopia Sequel Takes An Entertaining Turn Towards Action and Zombies

Summary Badland Hunters lacks the complexity and depth of its predecessor, Concrete Utopia. The action sequences in Badland Hunters are a major highlight, visually interesting and thrilling. While not a worthy successor to Concrete Utopia, Badland Hunters is an entertaining…

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‘Argylle’ Review — Henry Cavill Is Bryce Dallas Howard’s Weird Little Spy
‘Argylle’ Review — Henry Cavill Is Bryce Dallas Howard’s Weird Little Spy

The Big Picture Matthew Vaughn cleverly preserved the mystery of Argylle by only showing the first 28 minutes in trailers, saving the best twists for moviegoers. Bryce Dallas Howard shines as Elly Conway, an author caught in a deadly plot…

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Capote vs. The Swans’ Review — Less ‘Real Housewives,’ More Melancholy
Capote vs. The Swans’ Review — Less ‘Real Housewives,’ More Melancholy

The Big Picture Feud: Capote vs. The Swans focuses on a lesser-known period of Truman Capote's life, resulting in a heartbreaking story. The performances, especially by Tom Hollander and Naomi Watts, are the key to the series' success. While there…

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KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN Captures The Highs Lows Of A Digital Generation
KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN Captures The Highs Lows Of A Digital Generation

The latest Netflix original Indian movie is Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. It’s a fresh but brutal look at lives lived through and for social media. The film showcases the lives of three best friends with dreams, relationships and trauma who…

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Exhibiting Forgiveness Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Exhibiting Forgiveness Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Forgiveness is a challenging concept in America today. Pain is the disease, and justice is the cure. Artist/writer/director Titus Kaphar’s feature film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, walks us down the painful road of forgiveness and letting go.…

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Nico Parker Leads A Gentle, Empathetic Drama About Family & Appreciating Who You Have [Sundance]
Nico Parker Leads A Gentle, Empathetic Drama About Family & Appreciating Who You Have [Sundance]

Every human being, to some degree, takes for granted their loved ones, those who are present in their lives. But appreciating the fragility of who you have, and for the brief time you may have them, is difficult to consider…

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