‘Aftersun’ Review – Paul Mescal Mesmerizes in Charlottes Wells’ Feature Debut
The Big Picture Aftersun is a reflective film about memory with the power to linger in your mind. It captures the fleeting nature of time through a deeply emotional father-daughter relationship. The film's dreamlike quality, stunning visuals, and evocative music…
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The Luring Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Upon its initial release, The Luring was met with a lukewarm response, at best, from critics and audiences alike. Part of the reason was a bait-and-switch feeling based on the key art used for its release. The poster featured a…
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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Episode 4 Recap
Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4, Episode 4. The Big Picture Homelander's ruthless behavior hits a peak in Episode 4 of The Boys Season 4, showcasing his terrifying capabilities. Annie's confrontation with Firecracker leads…
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The Bikeriders Review | Flickreel
Somewhere between Marlon Brando in The Wild One and Charlie Hunnam in Sons of Anarchy, you have Austin Butler in The Bikeriders. Jeff Nichols’ film captures a transitional period in motorcycle culture. It’s hard to say this was a more…
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Zachary Quinto Steals The Show In Sometimes Funny Comedy That Loses Its Way
Summary Adult Best Friends is fun and funny, with moments of sentimental comedy that tug at the heart. The film has great onscreen chemistry between the main characters Delaney and Katie. The middle section of the film is overstuffed with…
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Remy & Arletta Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Micaela Wittman writes and stars in Remy & Arletta, with Arthur De Larroche directing. The indie drama follows the titular best friends as they navigate their tricky teenage years. Remy (Wittman) rebels against almost all authority. This is mainly because…
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Thelma Review | Flickreel
Star power isn’t what it used to be, but actors can still make or break a movie. You can’t have Mission: Impossible without Tom Cruise, and Thelma wouldn’t work nearly as well without June Squibb. At age 84, Squibb got…
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Distressing, Suspenseful Drama Flips The Script On The Home Invasion Experience
Summary The Knife is a visceral viewing experience, keeping us on edge with intense suspense and a poignant conclusion. Stellar cast performances bring the story to life, with Asomugha, King, and Leo delivering top-notch acting. The film's staging creates a…
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Minka Kelly Carries this Domestic Thriller
In the literary world (where consistent female readers far outnumber men), there’s a huge, healthy sub-genre of pulpy domestic thrillers in which women grapple with men in their lives potentially gaslighting them. It’s fertile narrative territory because it both cannily…
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Fresh Kills Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Get ready to join the mob crowding your local theater to see the outstanding deep dish Mafia drama Fresh Kills, the impressive debut from writer/director Jennifer Esposito. The movie opens in 1997, with Rose (Emily Bader) in…
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Mario Kart in Real Life!
Chaos Karts kindly invited us to come down to Manchester to check out their Augmented Reality go-karting experience which lets visitors jump into the shoes of an avatar and race around video game-inspired racetracks. The second you walk into Chaos…
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Flawed Animated Fantasy Film Fails To Go Beyond The Studio Ghibli Style
Summary The Imaginary has beautiful animation and characters, but falls short with a weak script and lackluster storytelling. Studio Ponoc struggles to break away from Studio Ghibli connections, hindering originality. Despite stunning visuals, The Imaginary lacks depth, with a slow…
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