The Acolyte – Season 1 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON DISNEY+! “This isn’t about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it.” OK, I’m out. I became a massive Star Wars fan in 1977. Ten-year-old, I bought this galaxy far, far away,…
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Marlon Wayans Good Grief Review: Heartfelt and Beautiful
Marlon Wayans delivers his latest stand-up show on Amazon Prime in the wake of his mother’s passing and delivers one of the most heartfelt, vulnerable and funniest stand-ups of his career. Here’s our Marlon Wayans Good Grief review. I’ll always…
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In a House, At Night Featured, Reviews Film Threat
There is a toxic/codependent relationship between the abuser and the abused, as highlighted in Tomás Ferreira’s short film, In a House, At Night. It’s Halloween, and Alice (Moa Myerson) and her daughter, Lynn (Honor Davis-Pye), are turning in for the…
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‘Backed by the Bros’ Review
The Big Picture Backed by the Bros offers a solid vibe of Shark Tank meets Gordon Ramsay with its high-stakes drama and expert renovation advice. The ambitious HGTV series demonstrates Drew and Jonathan Scott's matured expertise and dynamic chemistry as…
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An Angry Boy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Human beings have a way to turn pain into something good. In Andrew Fitzgerald’s thriller, An Angry Boy, a young teen turns his pain into a severe beat down on evil. Mild-mannered Owen (Scott Calenberger) goes to school by day…
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The Hole In Wand Chester Review: Small But Fitting
We were invited down this week to visit the brand new mini-golf attraction The Hole in Wand which has recently opened in Chester City Centre but how would it fare against its York and Blackpool sister attractions? Inspired by the…
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‘AM I OK?’ Review – Dakota Johnson’s Max Movie Is a Terrific Comedy
The Big Picture The film explores self-discovery, lifelong friendships, and love in an entertaining way Am I OK? highlights the importance of friendship while navigating personal evolution and self-acceptance. Dakota Johnson shines in a comedic role, supported by a talented…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 2 Recap
Editor's Note: This recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 2. The Big Picture The Acolyte Episode 2 adds more depth to the overarching murder-mystery plot. The series introduces a charming new scoundrel in Manny Jacinto's Qimir. Like Episode 1,…
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Queen Of New York Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Queen Of New York follows Marti Gould Cummings, a drag performer living in New York City. Their name is actually Marti, spelled with an “I,” so they use it performing also. Well, according to Cummings, there is no discernible difference…
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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 1 Recap
Editor's Note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 1. The Big Picture The first episode of The Acolyte quickly introduces audiences to the impressive ensemble cast. Amandla Stenberg excels in twin roles as Mae and Osha. Leslye…
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die Review
Boy Boys for Life caught many off-guard. Few could’ve predicted that the third installment in the Bad Boys franchise would become 2020’s highest-grossing domestic release. Of course, even fewer foreshadowed cinemas shutting down a couple of months later. The film…
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‘Lumberjack the Monster’ Review – Takashi Miike’s New Film Deserved Better
The Big Picture Lumberjack the Monster is a new Takashi Miike horror film worth your attention. The film boasts sinister designs and gruesome violence, creating a deadly cat-and-cat mystery thriller. Despite lacking robust promotion, the film builds to a bold…
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