Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance]

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Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance]

Coachella, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Summerfest, Pitchfork Music, etc. They all owe an enormous debt to Lollapalooza, the groundbreaking music festival that helped change the touring and music industry just as alternative music peaked in the early 90s. Yes, Lollapalooza…

A Slasher Experiment That Turns The Horror On Its Head

Summary In A Violent Nature is a unique and fresh take on the slasher genre, deconstructing its tropes with its unique storytelling perspective. The film uses third-person and wide-angle shots to create a feeling of detachment from the violence that…

‘Good One’ Review — You’ll Either Want to Call Your Dad or Strangle Him

The Big Picture Lily Collias delivers an outstanding leading performance in Good One that is both confident and assured. Writer-director India Donaldson strikes a delicate balance between capturing the beauty of the setting and a growing dread. The cinemotography by…

‘Expats’ Review — Lulu Wang’s Ambitious Series Is Best When She’s in Full Control

The Big Picture The fifth episode of Expats showcases the ambitious potential of the series. Nicole Kidman delivers a strong performance as a mother grieving the loss of her son. The show falls short in making the audience care about…

Maisy Stella Shines In This Genre-Breaking Coming Of Age Comedy

PARK CITY – Coming up with a new twist for a teen movie ain’t easy. There have been so many over the decades that someone has likely already tried it. That’s why director and screenwriter Megan Park deserves mad props…

Jenni Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The brainchild of Stéphane Grasso, Migrant Sea is an online multimedia project. It seeks to highlight the people, places, and situations relevant to African Migrants when they cross the Mediterranean less than legally to Italy. This…

‘In a Violent Nature’ Review — Eat Your Heart Out, Jason Voorhees

The Big Picture In a Violent Nature is a unique and gruesome horror film. The film's formal approach and creative kills set it apart, with a focus on the killer and visceral moments. While it may be exhausting for some,…

Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Are A Perfect Pair In Dazzling Horror Rom-Com

Summary Your Monster is a genre-defying romantic comedy that blends romance, comedy, drama, and horror in a whimsically delightful way. The film captures the complexity of a woman scorned while still maintaining a light-hearted and magical tone. Melissa Barrera and…

Warchief Review: An Ambitious Film With Glaring Weaknesses

Warchief, directed and written by Stuart Brennan, attempts to masterfully blend elements of action, drama, fantasy, and ancient-world lore into a compelling, intense film. Its ambitious premise – that of guardians shepherding a crucial messenger across treacherous terrains battling everything…

‘Dig! XX’ Review — One of the Greatest Rock Docs Ever Gets Even Weirder

The Big Picture The clash between The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre remains compelling in DIG! XX. The new footage provides a deeper look into Anton Newcombe and his destructive behaviors. The additional narration doesn't contribute much to…

Kieran Culkin Is Superb In Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny & Moving Dramedy [Sundance]

PARK CITY – There are multiple meanings to the title of Jesse Eisenberg’s latest directorial effort, “A Real Pain.” There is the pain that cousins Benji Kaplan (Eisenberg) and David Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) are experiencing over the passing of their…

Broken Layers Featured, Reviews Film Threat

As depicted in Niccolo Rolim’s short film, Broken Layers, a vast majority of Americans are like an onion—layered. For those descended from immigrants, we are comprised of many different cultures and identities, but we find it difficult to call one…

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