‘The Soul Eater’ Review – This Horror Procedural Is Sparing Yet Devastating
The Big Picture Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury step away from their horror-first roots. Achieves a sustainable level of procedural thrills. Lacks a bit of narrative tightness, but still succeeds as a suspenseful mystery. Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury have…
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‘Gunner’ Review – Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman Action Movie Is a Mess
The Big Picture Luke Hemsworth is trying but has nothing of substance to work with. Gunner feels like a movie that spent 90% of its effort in post-production. The experience sets back action genre gunplay to the PlayStation 2 era.…
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‘The Good Half’ Review: Nothing Can Elevate This Grief-Stricken Tale Beyond The Realm Of Average
“Elizabethtown. ““Dean.” “August: Osage County.” All somewhat recent cinematic efforts of the past several decades revolving around a person or two dealing with the passing of a family member, more often than not, accompanied by a return to their childhood…
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Midnight Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The legendary Takashi Miike directs Midnight. The 18-minute short is an adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s manga written by Yûsuke Watanabe. Gang members are chasing Kaede (Konatsu Kato). These thugs wish to extort Kaede over her…
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Mort Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Mort, co-writer/director Giselle Bonilla and co-director Tu Do skillfully navigate the emotional landscape of their sci-fi drama. The titular alien, Mort (Tyler Steelman), leads a peaceful life on his world, caring for the local…
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Peak Season Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/co-director Harvey Loevner and co-director Steven Katner’s Peak Season is a slice-of-life drama. Engaged couple Amy (Claudia Restrepo) and Max (Ben Coleman) take a vacation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. More accurately, she’s taking a respite, and he’s tagging along, though…
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Sean Wang’s Chaotic Feature Debut Is A Victim The Coming-Of-Age Genre
Summary Chris Wang reminds us how annoying teenagers can be in this comedy-drama. The film's use of humor undermines its deep themes and emotional moments. The meaningful exploration of the themes lacks in Sean Wang's feature debut. On the poster…
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‘Aliens’ Review – I’m Blown Away By This Bigger, Badder, and Bloodier Sequel
The Big Picture Aliens is a superior film to Alien , offering a thrilling action-packed take on the xenomorphs and their queen. The diverse cast of characters in Aliens adds depth and charm, making the crew's fate more impactful and…
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‘The Dead Thing’ Review – A Beautifully Moody but Undercooked Dating Horror Show
The Big Picture The Dead Thing effectively portrays the horrors of modern dating and urban life. Blu Hunt delivers an excellent performance, elevating the film with charisma and nuance. The film's strong tone and atmosphere are impactful, but the final…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Premiere Recap – The Murder Mystery Kicks Off
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Monkey Episodes 1 & 2. The Big Picture Comedy connoisseur Vince Vaughn leads Bad Monkey as former detective Andrew Yancy. Yancy and Rosa are drawn into a murder mystery involving a…
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The Heart of Texas Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Gregory J.M. Kasnuich and Lauren Noll’s short film, The Heart of Texas, the American Dream is something we all hope to attain…it’s just harder for some than others. Lauren Noll plays server by day/singer…
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Elizabeth Banks Sells Her Soul For Perfect Skin & Comedic Timing In New Thriller
Summary Elizabeth Banks delivers a stellar performance in Skincare , delving into themes of success and self-sabotage in Hollywood. The film offers a unique take on the beauty and film industries, blending humor and darkness effectively. Despite being slightly shallow,…
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