Sadness Is The Infection In Slow-Burn Zombie Drama

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Sadness Is The Infection In Slow-Burn Zombie Drama

Summary Zombies in Oslo defy expectations in Handling the Undead, as the film focuses more on grief and its destructive power rather than on flesh-eating and panic. The undead in the film serve as reminders of the deep loss that…

Argylle Review: Outrageously Fun

We headed down to London as Universal Pictures invited us to check out Argylle before its February 1st release date and the Vue West End cinema provided the backdrop to this outrageously fun yet at times, confusing spy flick. …

‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Review — An Adventure-Filled Mythological Treat

The Big Picture The Tiger's Apprentice is a bright and entertaining adventure that doesn't over-explain its cultural elements. The animation is visually stunning, with vibrant colors and a clear distinction between the real and magical worlds. The all-star cast, including…

Residente & Sasha Calle Are Superb In A Decades Spanning Family Drama [Sundance]

PARK CITY – Movies that stick with you long after you watch them are nothing new. There are literally thousands of examples in the history of cinema. It’s one reason people are compelled to return to a movie theater again…

Sam’s World Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Dispelling pre-conceptions of what life is like in the margins is the remarkable feature debut Sam’s World, written and directed by Lily Lady. It starts with a close-up of non-binary Sam (Lily Lady) screaming their…

‘Badland Hunters’ — Netflix Finds Fun at the End of the World

The Big Picture Badland Hunters' production design effectively creates a post-apocalyptic setting that feels unsafe and inhospitable. The building that plays a significant role in the story fails to create the intended contrast between itself and the world outside. While…

15 Years Later, The Gurren Lagann Movies Are As Great As Ever

Summary The Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann films are just as good 15 years after their initial release. Childhood's End beautifully upscales the art and animation and closes out with a wonderfully original climax. The Lights in the Sky Are Stars…

Turning Red Movie Review: A Love Letter To Toronto And Parenting

Not since Inside Out has a movie been so emotionally relevant for parents. That is, until Pixar’s Turning Red. The animated film uses fantastical mythology as an analogy for a young woman’s coming-of-age story. It’s a wonderful little story about…

‘Ponyboi’ Review — Dylan O’Brien? No, This Is River Gallo’s Show

The Big Picture Ponyboi tells a story about identity and what it's like being an outsider, set in the gritty and magical world of New Jersey. The film explores the struggles of a young intersex sex worker who tries to…

Experimental Documentary Deftly Explores The Connections Between Jazz & The Congo [Sundance]

A formally rigorous and free-associative dive into a decade’s worth of political fighting in the Congo, from roughly 1955 to 1965, Johan Grimonprez’s “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” is a fascinating and sprawling historical overview. Eschewing the usual mix of…

The Road to Galena Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Everyone experiences a stage in their life where they second guess a decision. Sometimes that decision is as little as debating what entree you should have ordered at a restaurant. Other times, the decision in question is much larger. Such…

‘Handling the Undead’ Review — Neon’s Zombie Horror Isn’t What You’d Expect

The Big Picture Handling the Undead explores the concept of the living being comforted by the return of their deceased loved ones. The film takes a slow, quiet approach to the zombie genre, focusing on loss, suffering, and undying love.…

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