‘Out of Darkness’ Review — A Jaw-Dropping Horror Debut Finds the Light
The Big Picture In the Stone Age horror film Out of Darkness, facing the terrors of the world alone won't save you from the looming darkness. The film explores the fears that arise when facing an unknown threat, uncovering more…
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Fitting In Review: A Youthful and Impressive Emotional Voyage
Fitting In, a stirring coming-of-age drama-comedy, brilliantly written and directed by Molly McGlynn, offers an intriguing narrative through the highs and lows of adolescence and presents the audience with a breathtaking tapestry of joy, grief, identity crisis, and hope.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19SYGGGLcO4[/embed]The Good:At…
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Man of the Harvest Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Man of the Harvest is a short avant-garde film about the unnerving psychology behind school shootings. Directed and written by Luther Clayton and Orion Eshel, it explores deep themes of childhood, innocence, friendship, violence, and mortality. The movie reflects…
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A Beautifully Straightforward Adventure Pilot Sets Up Something Potentially Outstanding [Sundance]
The idea of youth escaping into a large section of woods so as to start life anew is a plot device not at all unexplored prior, seen in films as recently as 2013’s “The Kings of Summer,” while literature will…
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Lisa Frankenstein Review | Flickreel
Lisa Frankenstein has the brain of John Hughes, the visual eye of Tim Burton, and the bad taste of John Waters. Stitch them together, throw in a short-circuiting tanning bed, and you’ve got the best horror rom-com since Warm Bodies.…
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‘Shōgun’ Review — FX’s Sweeping Samurai Epic Cuts Deep
The Big Picture Shōgun is mostly good but should have been great, with Hiroyuki Sanada providing a standout performance as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Shōgun's main protagonist, played by Cosmo Jarvis, is the least interesting character and risks throwing the show…
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A Quiet, Compelling Coming-Of-Age Story That Boasts A Strong Central Performance
Summary Good One is a slow-burn movie that thoroughly explores the relationship between a father and his daughter. The film highlights the power dynamics and discomfort that arise between male adults and a teenage girl. Lily Collias delivers a nuanced…
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Argylle Review: A Stylish and Vibrant Spy Film You Must See
In Matthew Vaughn‘s Argylle, he dips into the lively concoction of the spy-action-comedy genre to offer audiences a romp of cinematic extravaganza. Unraveling in an enigma wrapped within a web of convoluted twists, the film swings wildly between breath-taking stunts,…
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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Review — Kathryn Newton Leads a Bloody Good Time
The Big Picture Diablo Cody's script for Lisa Frankenstein is clever and hilarious with great attention to detail. Zelda Williams' direction is visually stunning and creatively executed. Kathryn Newton gives a solid performance as the leading lady, showcasing her range…
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Mexican Adolescence Meets Cartel Woes In This Slow Burner [Sundance]
As the latest feature from writers/directors Fernanda Valadez and Astrid Rondero (“Identifying Features”) draws to a close, it’s hard to ignore the starkness, pacing, and tone overall; this is hardly the sort of film one puts on as any sort…
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Call Me Crazy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
They say write what you know. So it should come as no surprise that the screenplay for the indie film Call Me Crazy concerns itself with an indie filmmaker writing a screenplay. The screenplay about writing a screenplay is a…
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The Underdoggs Review: Overambitious Yet Unfulfilling
Director Charles Stone III’s The Underdoggs positions itself as an all-star, sports comedy romp, and it assembles a diverse, vibrant cast, featuring Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Andrew Schulz, Mike Epps, and George Lopez. The storyline explores the redemptive narrative of…
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