‘Culprits’ Review — Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Steals Hearts in Twisty Thriller
The Big Picture Culprits is a blood-soaked heist series with a twist, featuring a stacked cast of characters and an unpredictable storyline. The show's timeline structure, alternating between past and present, can make it difficult to follow and understand the…
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Timothée Chalamet Struggles To Fully Embrace Willy Wonka In A Visually Vibrant Musical
Summary Wonka is not as memorable or magical as it aims to be, with clunky storylines and a lack of depth. Timothée Chalamet feels miscast as Willy Wonka, not fully embodying the character. The supporting cast, including Olivia Colman and…
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‘Poor Things’ Review — Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Create a Weird World
The Big Picture Poor Things is a visually stunning film that showcases Yorgos Lanthimos' unique vision and storytelling capabilities. Emma Stone delivers a phenomenal performance as Bella Baxter, capturing the character's growth and complexity. The entire cast excels in their…
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‘Leave the World Behind’ Review — Julia Roberts Faces the Apocalypse
The Big Picture Esmail brings the powerlessness of Mr. Robot to a larger scale in Leave the World Behind, immersing viewers in a rapidly crumbling world with no hope. The performances in the film, particularly by Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke,…
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Le Choix de Sofia (One Last Thing) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Alain Deslongchamps’ short film, Le Choix de Sofia (One Last Thing), we meet Sofia (Véronique Gallant), a superwoman at work and in life. Yet, even superheroes have their limits. It’s Friday, and Sofia is asked to put together the…
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Wild Boys Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Morten Forland’s comedy feature, Wild Boys, parents find a way to parent us long after they are gone. Our hero, Kate’s (Kate Frampton David) typical morning of staying home and completing her online ninja training course is disrupted by…
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Talent Keyhole Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Michael Lauter’s Talent Keyhole sports an unusual but exciting concept for a futuristic science-fiction thriller. Inside the top-secret world of MorphTek in Aurora, Colorado, defense contractor Kassandra (Kris Luna), a working neuroscientist with incredible mental abilities, has been…
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Teacups Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There are unsung heroes in this world. Their stories are often hidden in the remote places in this world and short film has been one of the ways their stories can be told. Alec Green and Finbar Watson’s animated story,…
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White River (Yan Jiao) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! The harder you lockdown, the harder they come in this erotic quarantine drama White River, the white-hot directorial debut of Xue Ma. Across the White River from Beijing is Yanjiao, also known as “The Sleeping City,” due…
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How I Learned to Fly Featured, Reviews Film Threat
We’re all intrinsically wired for self-preservation, but that doesn’t mean we know the right path to walk when life throws us headlong into the fire. Despite our intentions, we may only manage to barely keep our noses above water while…
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We Thrive Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! I’m willing to put myself out there. Until ten years ago, I never knew about the Armenian Genocide, not a single thing. I mention this because I know I’m not the only one. So how did I…
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Wild Blue Yonder’ Review — Donna & the Doctor Face Their Fears
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who's second 60th anniversary special, "Wild Blue Yonder." The Big Picture "Wild Blue Yonder" is as stellar Doctor Who horror episode filled with wonderful surprises and emotional character development. The episode showcases the incredible…
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