King Kong (1933) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
We going back in time and revisiting the 1933 classic King Kong, directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, with special effects by Willis H. O’Brien. Does it still hold up with two remakes and a warehouse of…
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Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 Review
Summary Kevin Costner's visual storytelling in Horizon: An American Saga is breathtaking and creates a grand Western spectacle. The film strikes a good balance between action sequences and intimate character moments, keeping viewers engaged. Although some characters remain underdeveloped and…
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‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 Episode 5 Recap
Editor's Note: This recap contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1, Episode 5, "Dot and Bubble." The Big Picture Doctor Who delivers another high point with a political punch in "Dot and Bubble." Ncuti Gatwa shines in his limited screen…
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Lost in Tomorrow Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Kellen Gibbs answers the question, “What if you were someone else for one day?” in his fantasy drama Lost In Tomorrow. Tween Harper (Charity Rose) is struggling at school. She’s been in a few fights and doesn’t seem to…
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‘What You Wish For’ Review
The Big Picture What You Wish For lacks the bite to become a social thriller it gestures towards. Nick Stahl's intense performance can't save the film from a scattered finale and lack of focus. The movie's disappointing ending fails to…
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Bobby Cannavale & Robert De Niro Excel In Well-Meaning Road Trip Dramedy That Needed Nuance
Summary The heartfelt road trip movie tackles autism with emotional depth, highlighting the struggles and achievements of a father and son duo. Starring Bobby Cannavale and Robert De Niro, the film explores complex father-son relationships with raw authenticity and strong…
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‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review
The Big Picture Ron Howard highlights Jim Henson's creativity beyond the Muppets, delving into the filmmaker's experimental side. The documentary shows Henson's ambitious projects, from nightclubs to a puppetry Broadway show, highlighting his desire to push boundaries. However, Howard avoids…
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Nowhere Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Nowhere is writer-director Tim Seyfert’s feature-length debut. The film is about a California man living in England. Max (Derek Nelson) moved aboard for his significant other, who was in the U.S. on a visa and working as an au pair.…
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Sharing Heartbeats Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Susan Polis Schutz is a poet and filmmaker with an activist spirit. Her previous work includes Love Wins Over Hate, a film combatting white supremacy months after the death of George Floyd in 2020. Schutz’s latest film continues her…
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Funny, Touching & A Reason To Rethink How We Talk About Animation
Summary Robot Dreams is grounded in reality and filled with thematic richness. The film provides emotional and nuanced storytelling. The animation is an all-ages piece of entertainment promoting empathy. I've never understood the bias some have against animation, but watching…
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If I Could Stay (Si Pudiera Quedarme) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
If I Could Stay (Si Pudiera Quedarme) is a documentary directed by Theo Rigby and Florence Krochik. The film follows two women from different Latin American countries who are both dealing with similar issues. Jeanette received a deportation notice from…
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Young Woman and the Sea Review
Young Woman and the Sea has been promoted as an “unbelievable true story.” Trudy Ederle’s swim across the English Channel, while extraordinary, isn’t exactly unbelievable. What is hard to believe are some of the other plot points. As is the…
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