‘IF’ Review – John Krasinski Imagines an Earnest Comedy With a Huge Heart
The Big Picture IF shows that John Krasinski excels in sincere and emotional storytelling. The imaginative imaginary friends in IF are delightful and unique, adding charm to the story. The powerful moments in the third act of IF leave a…
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The Coffee Table Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! The Coffee Table is a Spanish black comedy directed by Caye Casas and co-written by Casas and Cristina Borobia. It stars David Pareja as Jesús and Estefanía de los Santos as his wife, María. The story begins with…
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Ark of the 17th Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A pair of amateur investigators get in over their heads in Ali Matlock and Jubei Powers’ thriller short, Ark of the 17th. People have been disappearing, and the police have no idea why. Amateur sleuths Clementine (Kristina Horan) and Jazz…
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23 Mile Featured, Reviews Film Threat
23 Mile is a documentary directed by Mitch McCabe that captures an unprecedented and tumultuous time. The place: Michigan. The year: 2020. Yeah, anyone who was closely following the news then already has an inkling of what’s in store. That…
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‘The Second Act’ Review – Paul Thomas Anderson Would Never
The Big Picture The Second Act falls short of its potential, lacking the sharpness and depth of more impactful satires. All the jokes are stretched painfully thin and the film fails to delve into any of the ideas it throws…
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The Dry 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Talk about bad titles. I don’t know whose brilliant idea it was to add the subtitle The Dry 2 to the bland but acceptable Force of Nature, as it does nothing but confuse things. Sure, it’s an attempt to link writer-director Robert Connolly’s…
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods Featured, Reviews Film Threat
As Warner Brothers and DC head into a new direction in the DC Cinematic Universe, a few films are in the leftovers queue, including the Shazam! follow-up, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. When we last left off, Billy Batson’s (Asher…
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I Saw the TV Glow Review
Growing up, did you ever stay up late to watch a scary show or movie that gave you a nightmare? I Saw the TV Glow is that nightmare, right down to making little sense. Even if you don’t understand it,…
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Voyager Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A mysterious drug opens up the mind of a young woman in Pablo Pagán’s neo-noir thriller, Voyager. Cleaning up after an affluent party, a young janitor, Camila (Ana Barja), finds a mysterious drug and steals it for her sick grandmother.…
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‘After the Flood’ Review – This Whodunit Is Brimming With Surprises
The Big Picture After the Flood brings a fresh spin on crime dramas with a post-flood conspiracy and a determined detective-in-training. Creator Mick Ford's meticulous planning adds depth to the story, unraveling red threads in a satisfying and cathartic way.…
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Hi, I’m Growing Up Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Hi, I’m Growing Up is the feature-length debut of its writer, director, and star, Funmi Adetola. Adetola stars as Mike, a recent high graduate. Now, he’s biding his summer break by doing very little. Instead, he would be if it weren’t…
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Blind But With A Vision: SRIKANTH – Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to achieve great things despite a disability? The new movie “Srikanth” tells the true story of Srikanth Bolla, a blind entrepreneur who overcame incredible obstacles to build a successful company. Rajkummar…
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