KiKi Layne’s Rich Performance Is Saddled With A Romance I Don’t Buy
Summary Dandelion beautifully captures a musician's creative journey, with KiKi Layne's performance as a standout element. The romantic storyline between Dandelion and Casey may distract from the film's grounded tone and musical focus. While the film skillfully intertwines artistry and…
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The Legend of Battle Master Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by the Duffy Brothers, Battle Legends: The Legend of Battle Master is a comedic parody of a ninja movie. Meet Jim Duffy. Jim is a martial arts master who is looking to find and train the next Battle Legend.…
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Beautiful Was The Fight Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Beautiful was the idea for a movie about the world of female musicians in Boston, which the documentary Beautiful Was The Fight, directed by Dave Habeeb, aims to be. It highlights several contemporary female musicians currently active in the Boston…
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Luminous Summer Romp Is An Ode To Friendship And Activisitism
If going in, you did not know that “Hummingbirds” was a documentary, you would readily believe that it was a naturalistically performed indie film. It’s a credit to the film’s loose structure, absence of didacticism, and multitude of incidents that…
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Just Lie to Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A frustrated bartender finds herself in an existential crisis in life in Kelly Walker’s short film Just Lie to Me. After a frustrating tattoo session, Brooke (Kylie Alesso) heads to her bartender job to pick up her tips from the…
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A Worthy Spin-off That Stumbles Slightly
The Big Picture The raunchy humor in Kite Man: Hell Yeah is definitely reminiscent of the main series Harley Quinn . Kite Man, Golden Glider, and Bane in particular get exceptional characterization. Fun cameos and character inclusions tie Kite Man:…
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The White Savior Complex Is Completely Upended In Compelling Guy Pearce Drama
Summary The Convert offers an authentic portrayal of Māori culture, rich in emotion and historical significance. Director Lee Tamahori's visually stunning style immerses viewers in the world of early 19th-century New Zealand, even if the story's pacing is occasionally too…
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The Conversation Collectors Edition Set Review
STUDIOCANAL kindly sent us this The Conversation Collectors Edition set to unbox and review to mark the film’s 50th anniversary. This 4K restoration of a modern classic starring Gene Hackman is available from July 15th. In a rigid case inside…
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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Episode 7 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4, Episode 7. The Big Picture Last week's episode of The Boys Season 4, its weakest yet, relied too heavily on shock value. The Shape Shifter's powers provide a…
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Bursts of Comedy Flavor Keep Prime Video Animated Series From Going Bad
Do young people remember “Sausage Party”? The movie about the hot dog that really wanted to find his place in a bun? While it may not feel that old to viewers of a certain age, the comedy about sentient food…
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Lost Dolls Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There are some films where the term WTF doesn’t even scratch the surface, as seen in the spectacular misfit toy feature Lost Dolls by writer/director Jaroslaw Gogolin. It opens with a tree and the quote, “And into the forest I…
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‘Vikings Valhalla’ Season 3 Review
The Big Picture The time jump of seven years in Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 allows characters to grow and develop, adding depth to their arcs. The focus on character development over action creates a more intimate and personal journey, while…
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