Summary Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two has limited character development, which impacts the emotional investment. Low stakes and lack of urgency make the film's plot feel tedious. Lack of focus and interconnection between characters weakens the…
Read moreMonkey Man marks the impressive directorial debut of Dev Patel, who not only helms the film with confidence but also co-writes and stars in this gripping action thriller. Set against the rich tapestry of a rapidly changing India, the film…
Read moreThe Big Picture Richard Gadd's autobiographical masterpiece Baby Reindeer skillfully explores themes of trauma and obsession in only seven episodes. Intense performances by Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd make this complex and heavy series a must-watch on Netflix. Baby Reindeer…
Read moreThe challenge for filmmakers is to forge a new path or rekindle the sparks of horror’s past in fresh, compelling ways. With Late Night with the Devil, directors and writers Colin and Cameron Cairnes tackle this challenge head-on, offering a…
Read moreSilence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a new mystery thriller that acts as a sequel to the 2021 Silence… Can You Hear It. However, the sequel has very little, if any connections to the original, so prior viewing…
Read moreCOMING TO THEATERS! Honestly, I can’t get enough movies about the game of pool. It has to do with the fact that anyone (no matter the shape or size) can play. Also, the elite players make the game look cool.…
Read moreAs the adage goes, “One bad apple can spoil the bunch.” This is the plight of law enforcement across America. The actions of one bad cop have repercussions that spread not only to our boys (and girls) in blue but…
Read moreEditor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Shōgun finale. The Big Picture Mariko's death sets off a chain reaction impacting all in the Shōgun finale, revealing alliances and testing loyalties. Yabushige meets his end with dignity as Toranaga…
Read moreThe Glenarma Tapes, directed by Tony Devlin and co-written by Devlin and Paul Kennedy, ripples with real-life troubles such as negative parenting, a brutal school system that tends to slot people into specific molds, and the ramifications of revenge porn.…
Read moreSummary LEGO Snow White Cottage provides a great play factor and a hugely detailed design for collectors. It's a complicated build with vibrant colors, impressive details, and mini-builds like Snow White's glass coffin add unique touch to the set. It…
Read moreScreenwriter Will Gilbey’s feature-length directorial debut, Jericho Ridge, follows a sheriff deputy named Tabby Temple (Nikki Amuka-Bird) as drug lords besiege her. The black female police officer in Clay County, Washington, has a son named Monty (Zack Morris), an unemployed teenager…
Read moreProblemista, written, directed, and produced by Julio Torres, stands as a distinctively quirky entry into the realm of surrealist comedy, unfolding a narrative as unpredictable as it is delightful. Starring an ensemble cast led by Torres himself, Tilda Swinton, RZA,…
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