Make Me a Pizza Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! With the look and style of a vintage adult movie, director/writer Talia Shea Levin’s insanely wacky short film Make Me a Pizza, co-written by male lead actor Woody Coyote, is both hilarious and skillfully crafted. I…
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Minka Kelly Isn’t The Only One Losing It After Lazy, Repetitive Thriller
Summary Minka Kelly's acting in Blackwater Lane fails to engage viewers with only three repetitive expressions. The script spells out every detail, lacking subtlety and originality in an oversaturated plot full of clichés. Blackwater Lane 's lack of trust in…
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Tell That to the Winter Sea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In writer-director Jaclyn Bethany’s dramatic feature Tell That to the Winter Sea, co-written with star Greta Bellamacina, the lovely dancer Jo (Bellamacina) is having a high-brow bachelorette soirée a week before her wedding to a playwright. She’s invited her friends…
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I Think I’ve Seen This Tensionless Psychological Thriller Before
Summary Tension & suspense are lacking in Beacon 's intriguing story. Horror elements feel shoehorned in and arrive too late. The relationship between Emily and Ismael falls short in delivering thrills. Beacon begins with an interesting enough premise — young…
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Meeting You, Meeting Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/director Lina Suh explores a serendipitous friendship between two women in her dramatic feature Meeting You, Meeting Me. Simone (Sam Yim) and Savannah (Annika Foster) meet when the latter is buying a backpack from the former on her way out…
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Russell Crowe Is Too Good For This Misguided Horror Story That Falls Apart
Summary Russell Crowe's performance in The Exorcism is the standout element, giving depth to his character and making viewers empathize with his struggles. The effective score adds a chilling atmosphere to the film, but unfortunately, the final exorcism undoes the…
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Nate & John Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Jumai Yusuf’s animated short film, Nate & John, written by David Bickel and Michael Bickel, is a story of the enduring quality of friendship. Nate is a young black apprentice at a local barber shop in 1966. One afternoon,…
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This Dark, Jaw-Dropping Psychological Thriller Is The Wildest Film I’ve Seen All Year
Summary The tension and suspense in The Wasp is incredible, leading to wild and engaging twists. Natalie Dormer and Naomie Harris deliver exceptional performances that leave a lasting impact. The directing and writing of The Wasp are top-tier, creating a…
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Paper Flowers Featured, Reviews Film Threat
DANCES WITH FILMS FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Based on a true story that continues to receive viral recognition, Paper Flowers has a very real place in our current society. When University of Southern California graduate Shalin Shah (Kapil Talwalkar) leaves his…
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Tranquil Drama Contemplates The Idea That We’ll Never Fully Know Ourselves
Summary Lacy's summer is disrupted by her mother Janet, setting off a series of events full of quiet humor and contemplation. Janet and Lacy's relationship is at the heart of "Janet Planet" - a serene drama that transcends universal themes…
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Social Media Monster Featured, Reviews Film Threat
When the internet was first unleashed on the public, it was initially a place to research information and learn new things. Then, social media allowed us to connect with friends and post cat pictures. But lurking underneath was a sinister…
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Dark Comedy Sets Its Sights On The Wrong Target
Summary Britt Lower, John Magaro, and Steve Buscemi are standout performers in The Shallow Tale . Suzie, played by Britt Lower, brings the most humor and excitement to the film. The movie's focus on the crumbling marriage between Suzie and…
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