‘Sugarcane’ Review – A Shattering Confrontation With Horrors Both Historic and Painfully Present
The Big Picture Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie tell an important story about Residential Schools in Sugarcane , amplifying Indigenous voices and demanding accountability from the Canadian government. Clever cinematography highlights the juxtaposition of joy and grief in the…
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Endling Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! It is said that goldfish were created when a school of carp wanted to shed their gray appearance for something beautiful. The gods told the carp that if they could jump up a mighty waterfall…
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‘Duchess’ Review – This Action-Thriller Does Its Best Guy Ritchie Impression
The Big Picture Neil Marshall is doing his best Guy Ritchie impression, but it’s not very good. The dialogue is try-hard cringy, sounding oddly repetitive or unnecessary. Duchess doesn’t muster the zip, vigor, or excitement of even mediocre criminal thrillers.…
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‘The Last Front’ Review – Iain Glen Struggles to Save This WWI Drama
The Big Picture The Last Front fails due to its cast feeling at odds with the Belgian setting. The film lacks depth in character development, turning antagonists into mere caricatures. The dialogue is filled with clunky monologues, and misses the…
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‘The Braxtons’ Review – An Emotionally Raw New Chapter
The Big Picture The Braxtons reunite to navigate grief in a raw, emotional new chapter. Trina Braxton shines as the series' breakout star by sharing her grief authentically. The show candidly exposes the inner workings of reality TV production, some…
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Fireline Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Dedicated to the incarcerated wildland firefighter, Robin Takao D’Oench’s short film Fireline tells the story of Otto Reyes (Bobby Soto), a prisoner in the care of the state of California. Otto is part of California’s…
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Technicians Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Anytime technology advances, the conveniences it creates for the consumer come with a series of unintended consequences. In Kelly Luu and Kevin Luu’s short film Technicians, Dave is a former game designer who now…
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‘Infinite Summer’ Review – This Sci-Fi Horror Is Unmissable
The Big Picture Infinite Summer is a must-see work of sci-fi. The film explores youth, sexuality, and friendships with surreal and enigmatic plot twists. Despite unanswered questions, the film brilliantly mixes surrealism with themes of self-acceptance and adulthood. Mindfulness, the…
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Corpse Fishing Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Jean Liu’s short film Corpse Fishing, Yan (Harmonie He) is a very young woman, alone in life after her father goes missing. She earns a living running a beach karaoke night, but her business…
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‘Mash Ville’ Review – This Action-Comedy Is Coen Brothers Meets Tarantino
The Big Picture Hwang Wook’s ensemble action-comedy bubbles with boozy Coen brothers influences. It’s humorous, deadly, and packed with character. There’s a roll-with-the-punches vibe you’ll need to appreciate, otherwise the film has the potential to leave you behind. Hwang Wook’s…
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Justin Baldoni’s Acting & Directing Saves This Hazy, Flimsy Adaptation
Summary Lively and Baldoni give great performances, creating captivating chemistry on screen. Baldoni realistically tackles sensitive topics, encouraging viewers to look for signs of abuse. The film prioritizes romance over important commentary, ultimately falling short in its execution. For his…
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In Her Name Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Canadian actress turned filmmaker Sarah Carter presents her debut feature, In Her Name, a black-and-white art drama/comedy. She wrote, directed, and produced the story of two estranged sisters forced to confront the past and each other as they come together…
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