A Meditation On Non-Linear Time Hiding Inside A Touching Family Drama
Summary Tótem uses intimate camera work to study the actors, capturing their emotions and creating a child-like perspective. The film explores the dynamics of a family gathering, highlighting how each member copes with a loved one's impending death in their…
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A Nakedly Solipsistic Quarter-Life Crisis About A Sex Worker [Sundance]
It’s notoriously difficult to make films about writers. Writing — literally sitting down at a keyboard and banging out words — is about as fun to watch as paint drying. So filmmakers make much of the research process, the uneven…
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‘The Moogai’ Review — A Horror That Dies in the Shadow of ‘The Babadook’
The Big Picture The Moogai falls short of being a truly scary or insightful horror film, relying on repetitive scares and lacking depth in its characters. The film attempts to explore generational trauma but lacks the patience and thoughtfulness needed…
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‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Review — A Satire That Plays It Safe
The Big Picture The film The American Society of Magical Negroes attempts to parody the trope, but lacks the teeth to do justice to the concept. The middle section of the film prioritizes romance and forgets the more pointed criticism…
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Nobody is Crazy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Time theory, psychology, and the importance of existing here and now are wonderfully explored in writer/director Federico J. Arioni’s impressive Nobody is Crazy, a film brimming with ideas and emotion. Rafael (Manuel Gutierrez) is a young man struggling with OCD and…
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Emilia Jones Can’t Really Rescue An All-Too-Safe Biopic Treatment [Sundance]
The first line of “Winner” says it all: “My name is Reality Winner.” This uninspired introduction to the character, an NSA employee who leaked classified documents surrounding Russian election interference to the media, sets the tone for what’s to follow.…
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Uncomfortable Plot Turn Ignores Film’s Own Message
Summary The American Society of Magical Negroes is a satirical fantasy-comedy film that explores the uncomfortable necessity of calming nervous white people. The film starts off strong with humor and satire, but the romance subplot overshadows the main concept it…
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Lord & Miller’s Show Is Getting the Hang of This
The Big Picture Clone High's new season embraces both old and new characters for a hilarious second reboot season. The odd humor and brilliant callbacks to the first season are a reminder of why Clone High is so lovable. The…
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‘The Underdoggs’ Review — Snoop Dogg Gets High on His Own Supply
The Big Picture The Underdoggs is a forgettable comedy lacking in originality and comedic depth. The film relies heavily on the novelty of Snoop Dogg acting, but his performance does not offer much range or depth. The movie follows a…
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The Underdoggs: Snoop Dogg’s Hilarious Leap into Coaching Chaos
Prepare for a wild ride as we dive into the whirlwind of hilarity that is “The Underdoggs.” Snoop Dogg trades rhymes for playtime in this comedic touchdown, and let me tell you, the result is nothing short of a touchdown.…
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Yamashiro LIVE! Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I guess maybe it’s because I’m not too into the avant-garde, but Yamashiro Live! by co-writers/directors Blake James Reid and Max Naum has almost nothing I can recommend. It was too long at 20 minutes. Honestly, it felt too long…
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Sebastian Stan Discovers Being Pretty Can Be A Horror Story [Sundance]
PARK CITY – The grass isn’t always greener is an axiom that has driven horror movies or “almost” horror movies since the silent film era. It’s no surprise then, that Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” is clearly inspired by the…
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