Loneliness Is Hilarious In Poignant Comedy
Summary Arnow's film emphasizes the importance of uplifting smaller artists for unique perspectives in indie cinema. The protagonist, Ann, navigates loneliness, intimate relationships, and normalization of sexuality, anchoring the film's comedy. Through prolonged silences and a unique visual style, the…
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Alam Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! The Palestinian perspective is admittedly a new point of view for me. The little that I do hear in the media is usually skewed towards a negative representation of their culture. The cinematic…
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The People’s Joker Review | Flickreel
It’s no secret that Todd Phillips’ Joker is getting a sequel later this October. For a prominent space on Film Twitter, though, The People’s Joker is the year’s must-see Batman picture. Vera Drew’s film has sparked numerous conversations about parody…
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A Horror Movie About Spiders Made Me Feel Like It Was 2020 Again
Summary Infested is more than just a creature feature - it's a character-driven ensemble piece about disaster and community. The film explores pandemic-era themes like isolation and quarantine, along with police violence and racial discrimination. While the spiders in Infested…
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Alam Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In writer-director Firas Khoury’s drama Alam, a Palestinian high school student named Tamer (Mahmood Bakri) leads a conflicted life. He lives in an Arab village, though he is a citizen of Israel. His parents warn him to stay away from politics,…
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‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review — Bold
The Big Picture Joanna Arnow's feature debut The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed is a sharply hilarious comedy, tackling the absurdities of relationships and everyday life. Ann's personal journey explores shifting desires, settling into new routines,…
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The Black Mass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Director Devanny Pin and writers Brandon Slagle and Eric Pereira put a sharpened true story edge on the slasher in the blood-curdling The Black Mass. We begin in 1978 when Ted Bundy (Andrew Sykes) escapes from the prison…
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On the Adamant Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Mental illness has a long history on celluloid. With a few notable exceptions, it’s traditionally been a subject used to create nefarious characters in varying genres or as an increasingly uncomfortable source of comedy. Societal norms have come a long…
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‘Knuckles’ Review — ‘Sonic’ Spin-off Drops All of Its Rings
The Big Picture Paramount+ Knuckles shines when the titular character is pushed out of his comfort zone, and actor Idris Elba excels when given more to do. The villains' thin motivations, as well as an increasing focus on human characters,…
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Bright Forests Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Chadwick Harman’s short film, Bright Forests, problems are never solved in an instant, and aliens always take their damn sweet time. Forty years ago, scientist Christopher Isaacs (Jeffrey Larson) made contact with an alien intelligence light years away. The…
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‘Thank You, Goodnight – The Bon Jovi Story’ Review — This Docuseries Needed to Rock Harder
The Big Picture Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story lacks focus, with repetitive content. The documentary feels biased, insular, and overly focused on petty grievances. Modern sections lack depth, making the band appear irrelevant and past their prime. When…
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‘The Veil’ Review — Elisabeth Moss Makes the Most of Hulu’s So-So Spy Thriller
The Big Picture FX on Hulu's The Veil ultimately fails due to its limited episode count. The show's characters lack depth and complexity as a result of time constraints. A rushed plot reveals key information prematurely, missing out on the…
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