Chapter 2 will hit theaters this August, and two additional chapters are in the works. Chapter 1 was budgeted at $100 million, with the budget primarily funded by Costner. It’s a show for an older demographic the kind that the streaming boom often disregards. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Meandering pacing, juggling multiple storylines and character arcs, and cliffhangersbode well for television. Television is heavily serialized, whichtrains viewers to not expect resolution and a tight three-act structure with each episode....

And nowhere is this more obvious than in the erratic behavior of Claudia. Claudia, a renowned nutritionist, agrees to help Simi lose weight. Seemingly a magnanimous host, Claudia welcomes Simi with a tight-lipped smile. Image by Jefferson Chacon Tensions brew in her isolated home. Though her previous diet books are bestsellers, she struggles to find a publisher for her new book. Butthis rejection is more sinister than it first appears....

Summary Slow cinema certainly isnt for everyone. It doesnt offer any plot exposition or backstory, and you wouldnt be blamed for getting a little frustrated. What Taia may lack in plot, he makes up for with some stunning visuals and effective sequences. Image Via Barney Production Still, there is much to be appreciated in the version we got. What Is ‘Cabo Negro’ About? No particular ideas or themes seem to come to the forefront....

Summary Growing up, the fairy taleLittle Red Riding Hoodwas required reading worldwide. When the Big Bad Wolf kills the young child’s grandmother, it is downright scary. What Is ‘Freeway’ About? Image by Federico Napoli When Bob insults and denigrates her, she pops electric with her foul-mouthed but fearless demeanor. Still, her presence on screen is enormous. The Reese we know and love is subtly subversive in this classic ’90s teen thriller....

It’s far from difficult to understand the appeal of suspenseful storylines. Inevitably, some manage to stand out more than others. When he learns that a former mercenary owns a valuable painting, he schemes to steal it. Image by Federico Napoli Furthermore,Motherfeatures an outstanding central performance that helps cement it as one of the best of its genre. Its ambiguous storytelling leaves out much to interpretation, inciting audiences into wanting to get to know more....

Many families were separated from loved ones. People lost their lives. InBisbee ‘17, Greene casts natives of Bisbee to tell their own story from their perspectives. Image by Zanda Rice As one participant says inBisbee ‘17, collaborating on the film provided the largest group therapy ever witnessed on-screen. Locals collaborate to stage recreations of their controversial past. What Is ‘Bisbee ‘17’ About? An old mining town on the Arizona-Mexico border finally reckons with its darkest day: the deportation of 1200 immigrant miners exactly 100 years ago....

Summary Few actors have as impressive a resume thanDenzel Washington. With charm and magnetic gravitas, Washington is an actor who commands respect and elevates every project he touches. Outside his usual fare, Washington’s filmography has not included many genre films. Image via Federico Napoli As Hobbes delves deeper, he confronts unsettling truths, testing his resolve and understanding of evil. Hobbes had put away another killer, Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), with the exact same methodology....

Because if you pick it up it dies and it ceases to be what you love. So if you love a flower, let it be. Love is not about possession. Image Via Albedo Production Love is about appreciation. As her research progresses, she faces unexpected consequences that threaten the ecological balance and her own survival. What Is ‘Chlorophyll’ About? In Chlorophyll, a botanist discovers a groundbreaking method to enhance plant growth using a new form of chlorophyll....

Summary Female rage. Who doesnt love it? But as the movie unfolds, it becomes a story of loving, appreciating, and understanding oneself. Image Via Nordisk Film Production Cast What Is ‘Loveable’ About? The opening ofLoveablemay remind some viewers of the beginning ofNoah Baumbachs Oscar-winning divorce drama,Marriage Story. Maria has two children with her ex-husband, a marriage that ended acrimoniously. It’s a cliche but asLoveableso deftly shows, it’s undeniably true. Sigmund ignores her calls and texts, and she paces the lonely flat a friend has lent her....

Summary Action and comedy go hand-in-hand. Even brutal violence can strike a humorous tone. That’s whyQuentin Tarantinois so beloved. Image Via Blue Finch Film Releasing Such is the case withAdilkhan YerzhanovsSteppenwolf. All this is to say that the movie is too derivative for its own good. Partnering with a hardened ex-convict known as “the Steppenwolf,” she navigates a violent, lawless landscape. In Steppenwolf, a mute woman named Tamara embarks on a desperate quest to rescue her kidnapped son from ruthless organ traffickers amidst the chaos of civil war....

Summary The headline above is not a misprint. His obsession spirals as he starts making objectsand eventually peopledisappear into his rectum. What Is ‘Butt Boy’ About? Image by Zanda Rice Chip is a depressed family man unappreciated at his job and seemingly baby-bound to an unloving and miserable wife. The more stuff he inserts into himself, the more powerful the man becomes. The disappearance of his child has ruined Fox’s marriage and life....

Is ‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ Streaming? Sometimes, it can even be watched for free. Is ‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ in Theaters? Image via Angel Studios His foster parents stand by, helplessly deciding what to do. Where Can You Watch Other Angel Studios Movies? Here are some popular Angel Studios titles to check out while you wait for their next release. Image via Angel Studios...

Summary Doctor Whois making its way to the stage for the first time in over 20 years. What Can Doctor Who Fans Expect from “The Stuff of Legend”? Can the legends of the Bucca that haunts the mines be true? Image via BBC And just what awesome power do the Doctors greatest enemies the Daleks! threaten to unleash upon the universe?" Speaking on the importance of the event, Big Finishs executive producerJason Haigh-Ellerysaid, “25 years?...