2024 Armed With a Camera Fellowship Screening at Art Theatre of Long Beach Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Join the VC Film Festival on May 9th at the Art Theatre of Long Beach for an inspiring showcase of emerging talent as we screen the latest works from the Armed With a Camera (AWC) Fellowship. This special event highlights…
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Wes Ball Delivers A Bold, Engaging Vision & Solid Future For The Franchise
It has been 56 years since “Planet of the Apes,” arguably one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. To see the franchise display such promising growth and evolution almost six decades later is phenomenal and deeply heartening.…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review
Few franchises have defied expectations in the past decade or so like Planet of the Apes. Even with this recent hot streak, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a sequel that shouldn’t work as well as it does.…
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‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ Review
The Big Picture The Last Stop in Yuma County is a dark thriller set in a remote gas station and diner. The film carves out its own place in the genre, ratcheting up the tension until the explosive conclusion. Jim…
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Caesar’s Reign Continues In Exciting Return To Sci-Fi Roots
Summary Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an exciting new story set in the world of Caesar. The film balances action and emotional impact, exploring a larger universe that has implications for the future of the franchise. The…
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review
The Big Picture Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes combines past and present themes, creating a promising new installment in the franchise. The film pays homage to the legacy of Caesar while exploring how the world has evolved under…
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Shredder Orpheus Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Initially released in 1990, Robert McGinley’s punk rock retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice has found a second life through Vinegar Syndrome. Resurrecting forgotten cult classics has been Vinegar Syndrome’s calling card since its founding in 2012, and Shredder Orpheus is no exception.…
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Paper Marriage Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Jeff Man, a first-time director, shares a personal story about love and U.S. immigration in the dramatic film, Paper Marriage. The film opens with the final details of the impending paper marriage…
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Grampy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Graham Burrell’s short film Grampy, a man and a woman try to move on from grief and loss. After meeting at a grief support group, the grieving Cody (RJ Pennington) seizes the opportunity to invite Jenny (Kerry Gallagher), who recently…
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Racing Mister Fahrenheit Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Michael Rowley’s Racing Mister Fahrenheit follows Bobby Haas, a veteran motorcycle photographer who takes his bike, Mister Fahrenheit, on one last run. As he approaches death, the elderly 74-year-old seeks to gain a “pinch of immortality” by attempting to break…
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Marvel Execs Acknowledge “Rough” 2023, But Say Studio Has “Learned Their Lesson” With Rethink Approach
As everyone knows, the otherwise untouchable Marvel Studios had a particularly rough 2023. The disappointment of “Ant-Man: Quantumania,” the box office flop of “The Marvels,” and the critically reviled Disney+ series, “Secret Invasion,” severely put the studio on the ropes…
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A Found Footage Horror Film With Something To Say About The Influencer Age
Summary Mind Body Spirit critiques influencer culture and white Western appropriation of yoga. The film builds fear through anticipation, an absence of jump scares, and minimal violence. The ending is anti-climactic, with Anya's fate feeling predetermined, emphasizing journey over destination.…
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