Anuja Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Is the savior complex a bad thing? You see a story of a kid in dire circumstances; you’d be a cold-hearted fool if you didn’t want to try to save them. That’s the feeling I got after watching Adam J.…
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Sense and Sensibility (2024) Review: Well-Intentioned But Flawed
Roger M. Bobb‘s 2024 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility presents a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel. With a screenplay by Tom Huddleston, the film stars Deborah Ayorinde as Elinor Dashwood, Bethany Antonia as Marianne Dashwood, Dan Jeannotte as…
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Will I See You Again? Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Some friendships slowly drift away, while others end abruptly like a car crash. Michael Perez-Lindsey’s short film Will I See You Again? is the story of Max and Paul, two estranged friends from college. The pair was actually a trio…
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A Childish, Exploitative Journey Into The Heartland
The Big Picture J.D. Vance's memoir is turned into a cringe-worthy film lacking nuance and realism. The movie simplifies complex issues, lacks empathy, and fails to explore systemic problems. Characters are one-dimensional, big emotional moments fall flat, and the whole…
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Trap Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Where M. Night Shyamalan shines is in exploring intriguing plot ideas: a boy who sees dead people, an alien invasion, and even superheroes. Where Shyamalan often fails is in the execution. Does Night’s thriller Trap represent a…
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Young Woman and the Sea Review: Evocative and Inspiring
Young Woman and the Sea 2024 is an evocative and inspiring biographical sports drama that masterfully recounts the story of Gertrude Trudy Ederle, the trailblazing swimmer who became the first woman to conquer the English Channel. Directed by Joachim Rønning…
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Josh Hartnett Gives A Killer Performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s Satisfying Thriller
Summary Josh Hartnett shines in Trap , giving a stellar performance as a father and killer. The script's use of subtle humor adds depth to the storytelling but relies heavily on circumstance and convenience. M. Night Shyamalan's simple storytelling is…
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Russell Crowe Is Giving Up
When I first heard about The Exorcism, starring Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, a troubled actor, and directed by Joshua John Miller, I was intrigued. With a cast that includes Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar,…
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King Saud Featured, Reviews Film Threat
King Saud is the rarest of pure indie films in that it’s written by, directed by, and stars Mark Toma. In a retro L.A. Noir style, LAPD detective Wolfe (Toma) is assigned a case to investigate the gruesome murder of…
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A Whirlwind of Nostalgia and Innovation
The Twisters 2024 movie, the highly anticipated standalone sequel to the 1996 classic Twister, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, delivers a whirlwind of excitement, drama, and impressive visual effects. Written by Mark L. Smith and based on a story by…
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The Kills Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Kills, a unique blend of action and comedy, is a black-and-white film written and directed by Jonathan Niederer. It revolves around Olivia (Anette Puskas), a hit woman with a bad attitude and a fiery determination to right the wrongs…
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Maika Monroe and Nic Cage Are Electric
Osgood Perkins‘ Longlegs is a masterclass in horror and thriller filmmaking. It blends atmospheric tension with a deeply unsettling narrative that haunts long after the credits roll. With Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe starring as the leads, the film delivers a chilling exploration of…
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