PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Thomas Kinkade is heralded as the “Painter of Light” by his business associates and legions of adoring fans. Ten years after his death, his family, critics, business partners, and director Miranda Yousef reflect…
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Summary Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo's onscreen chemistry and humor make Role Play an entertaining watch. The film focuses on character-driven storytelling rather than action, successfully uncovering the humanity of the assassin mom. Despite being poorly timed as a January…
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What was meant as a simple hit unwinds into an unwieldy series of unfortunate events in William P. Cook’s thriller short, The Tragedy of Senator Abe Froeman. The job was simple for assassin Drake Vega (Antonio J Medina). While Senator…
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Summary The Book of Clarence is a biblical comedy that tackles bold concepts and confrontations with Christianity in an unapologetic and refreshing way. Music plays a crucial role in the film, with gospel seamlessly woven into the score and soundtrack,…
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The Big Picture Kevin Hart plays the only serious character in Netflix's Lift, leaving the rest of the cast to supply the comedic relief. The cast members tasked with supplying the laughs struggle to compensate for the script's weak material.…
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Writer-director M.J. Alhabeeb Jr. keeps the tension high from start to finish in the thriller Plight. Joe Powell (Matthew J. Plumb) is seeking justice for his son J.J. (Max Miller) and his soon-to-be daughter-in-law Veronica (Grace Kohler). They were the…
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Summary The Beekeeper is a high-octane action flick with expertly staged fight sequences and an aloof, slick performance by Jason Statham. Statham's character, Mr. Clay, is a lethal one-man show who brings surprise and fun to the plot with his…
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The Big Picture Hazbin Hotel exceeds expectations with its stellar ensemble cast and music, exploring a wide range of genres. The sound design enhances the music and adds depth to the animated world, creating a phenomenal experience. The absence of…
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BLOOD IN THE SNOW FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! There is something uniquely engaging about Barret Mulholland’s first feature, Last County. The director “likes to make movies that entertain.” But there’s a curiosity to how the film, written by Matthew and Sean…
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The Big Picture The Ted prequel series on Peacock is sure to please fans of the films, with a lot of heart and delightful performances. The series feels like live-action Family Guy, complete with crude humor, cursing, and pop culture…
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Translating a beloved film into a stage musical is no easy task. Mean Girls pulled it off, but making another film based on the musical is another balancing act. The journey from screen to stage opened the material to a…
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Night Swim, the new movie from director Bryce McGuire, is about a former baseball player who becomes disabled due to a degenerative illness. Ray moves to a new home with his family, a wife, and two kids- a teenage and…
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