‘Greedy People’ Review – Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Himesh Patel Solve a Coen-Coded Caper
The Big Picture Potsy Ponciroli finds morbid humor in small-town crimes. Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Himesh Patel lead a strong ensemble cast. The story’s morality tale culminates in a divisive third act. Potsy Ponciroli's Greedy People doesn't hide its…
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Art of a Hit Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Cristin, the drummer for the band in Gaelan Connell’s film Art of a Hit, casually remarks, “It’s just Art.” The ‘It’ in question is rock music; more specifically the angst-driven seeking type style and always a dangerous corporate sellout. Art…
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Fourth Season Of Apple TV+ Thriller Deepens Legacy Of Hit Show
Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” was a surprising smash at this year’s Emmy nominations, landing nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Gary Oldman), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Jack Lowden), and a remarkable…
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1:08 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
1:08, written and directed by Rick Walker, follows Lilly (Kelcie Weber), a once passionate artist now consumed by addiction and depression. As she speaks through her inner monologue, she is tempted to flip through the pages of her journal, but…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Episode 3 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Monkey Episode 3. The Big Picture Yancy deduces Phinney's riches came from a scam with the severed arm, leading to his murder and Eve's psychopathy. Rosa and Yancy infiltrate a Medicare…
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Masters of The Grind Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Years ago, it was the guilty pleasures of Video Nasties, the secret passed down knowledge by friends of a film sequence that makes you wince or go, “They can’t do that,” even though they did. All of this is part…
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A Dr. Mario Love Story Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Finally, a love story for us nerds. Mark Scheetz’s documentary, A Dr. Mario Love Story, follows the love story of Mark’s good friend, Dana, and his wife, Rachel, as they compete at the Dr. Mario Championship tournament in Columbus, Ohio.…
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The Fridge Featured, Reviews Film Threat
We live in a society where if something breaks, we buy a new one. Maybe you attempt to watch a YouTube tutorial on how to fix it, and then pay someone to fix it, and then end up having to…
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Skincare Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Yes, there will be moisturizing in the star-powered thriller Skincare, directed by Austin Peters. The screenplay by Peters, with Sam Freilich and Deering Regan, was based on true events and is set in Los Angeles in 2013.…
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American Daydream Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Most people feel that the American Dream is a reality. For others, as Ziyu Luo’s short film eludes, it’s merely an American Daydream. Marilyn Yang (Jessica Lee) is living the American Dream—from her mother Hui’s…
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Bananahead Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The dream of making it in Hollywood is often a nightmare in Christopher Greenslate’s thriller short Bananahead. Andi Sanger (Sally Maersk) is an aspiring actor who, as luck would have it, is up for the…
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Space Ryder Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Space Ryder is a science fiction actioner written by Vivian Yoon and directed by Jeff Sloniker. Conner Bean stars as intergalactic bounty hunter Ryder, who is telling the story of his latest acquisition to a bartender…
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