‘Black Eyed Susan’ Review – Horror Sci-Fi Wishes It Were ‘Ex Machina’
The Big Picture Black Eyed Susan is not for the faint of heart, containing graphic violence against women. It lacks deep introspection into the issues of violence and pleasure, mishandling the main thesis. Black Eyed Susan fails to provide a…
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‘House of Sayuri’ Review – A Tone-Bending House of Horrors and Revenge
The Big Picture House of Sayuri explores themes of cultural heritage, identity, and resilience. The film is smart, complex, and frightening, overcoming any flaws in tone to still strike fear. Strong performances enhance these tonal shifts, providing humorous and frightening…
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Nine Ball Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Thirty years in the making, Victor Bevine’s Nine Ball is a story of perseverance. Though the final product looks like it was made in the 90s, the story manages to stay relevant in 2024. Nine ball is a straightforward game.…
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My Spy: The Eternal City Review: A Hugely Bland Sequel
Was there seriously anybody out there that was rooting for a sequel to Pete Segal‘s My Spy to get made? I’m willing to bet that the answer to that is no. Not only was it one of the most forgettable films…
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‘Trap,’ ‘Rebel Moon’ Director’s Cut, and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
It’s a blockbuster week with not one, but two new releases from beloved yet divisive filmmakers hitting the big (and small) screen. The first is M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer who is trapped at…
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Matt Damon & Casey Affleck Star In Doug Liman’s Painfully Dire Crime Comedy Misfire
A crime thriller starring Matt Damon, reuniting him with his “The Bourne Identity” filmmaker Doug Liman, and de facto little brother Casey Affleck, should be a cause for celebration, or at least a team-up of much anticipation. But the bickering,…
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The Last Breath Featured, Reviews Film Threat
That an actor named Sands should die in the hills after filming at sea is a pun too weird to not mention. It is as if director Joachim Hedén’s The Last Breath has accidentally mounted this illustrious thespian into perfect…
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A Thrilling Ride with Tornadoes and Tension
“Twisters” is the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 classic “Twister.” Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, this film brings a fresh cast and a new story to the tornado-chasing genre. With big names like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos,…
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‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Review
The Big Picture Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles builds on what made Mutant Mayhem special, with outstanding performances from the voice cast. The characters shine as the team splits up, exploring individual growth and deepening viewer connection to…
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The Clogging Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I have clogged many a toilet in my life and I will likely continue clogging. Look, we all have. The immediate horror, anxiety, and shame keep us humble. Writer/director/editor Eric Larson’s The Clogging is a near-perfect examination of the hilarity…
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‘Rebel Moon’ Director’s Cut Review
The Big Picture Despite an expanded length and bloodier effects, the director's cut of Rebel Moon makes both films worse. The end product resembles a derivative fan film, filled with even more superficial characters and excessive exposition in futile search…
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M. Night Shyamalan’s Entertaining Thriller Shapeshifts Into A Compellingly Darker Effort
No spoilers of course, but it wouldn’t be an M. Night Shyamalan film without a big twist, right? However, like some gimmicky curveballs of the past from the filmmaker that haven’t always worked, calling what happens in “Trap,” Shyamalan’s latest…
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