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Nyctophobia Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Anxiety is a condition we’ve all wrestled with, and certainly, film has covered it. Seayoon Jeong’s experimental feature explores a specific type of anxiety known as Nyctophobia…the fear of the dark. Liz (Olivia Clair Nice) is a young woman who…

Castles In The Air Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Someone has the fever for more cabin in the short cinematic paean to isolation Castles In The Air, written, directed, edited, and starring Patrick Kevin Cheesebrough. It opens with a man (Cheesebrough) sitting in a bed, deep in a book,…

I Used to Be Funny Featured, Reviews Film Threat

NOW IN THEATERS! There’s nothing better than being taken completely off guard by how moving a film is. On its face, Ally Pankiw’s SXSW hit I Used to Be Funny, looks to be another vehicle for Rachel Sennott’s comedic sensibilities.…

‘Vulcanizadora’ Review – Joel Potrykus’ Horror Film Will Melt Your Face Off

The Big Picture Vulcanizadora is a haunting, darkly funny vision of existential horror that is yet another stunner from Joel Potrykus. The film explores self-destruction and the depths of what follows, bringing plenty of precise deadpan humor and dread. It…

Robby Robinson’s Blueprint Featured, Reviews Film Threat

The titular character of Robby Robinson’s Blueprint may not be a household name, but there’s a reason director Vlad Yudin chose the bodybuilder as a subject. The 75-year-old is still active and has garnered acclaim and respect throughout his decades-long…

Missing Persons And Generational Trauma Set The Stage In This Simple, Powerful Doc [Tribeca]

Earlier this year, a documentary by the name of “Sugarcane” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and presented audiences with a harrowing look at the Canadian Indian residential school system and the emotional fallout stemming from years of horrendous abuse…

‘The Lord of the Rings’ Review

The Big Picture Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy remains a towering achievement in cinematic storytelling. The films balance rich characterization with massive battles and intricate details seamlessly. A commitment to the craft, practical effects, and attention to…

A Small Group Of UFO Believers Don’t Make For A Captivating Film [Tribeca]

It would seem that were one to gaze into the future of sci-fi filmmaking, society will never see an end to the concept of UFOs as a plot device, with “They’re Here” the latest, but far from greatest, contender for…

School of Magical Animals 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Director/co-writer Sven Unterwaldt Jr. presents School of Magical Animals 2, the sequel based on an extensive series of successful German children’s books by Margit Auer. At a stunningly picturesque school that looks like a castle, new kid Ida (Emilia Maier)…

A Mad Max Saga Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Mad genius director/co-writer George Miller takes us for a 5th adventure ride in his fictional post-apocalyptic wasteland with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This is the origin story of Imperator Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), the protagonist of the previous film, Fury…

Won’t Be Long Now Featured, Reviews Film Threat

A new father finds himself cursed after the birth of his newborn child in Billy Nawrocki’s horror short, Won’t Be Long Now. Nawrocki plays a father in a loving family with his wife and newborn. As the stress and pressure…

‘A Desert’ Review – This Modern Horror Western Rips Apart the Body and Soul

The Big Picture A Desert is a horror film with striking visuals that become increasingly petrifying and profound. The eerie and sinister debut feature finds a unique atmosphere through quiet moments and disquieting imagery. The finale ties everything together in…

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