A Cat’s Life Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! The Wonderful World of Disney early evening television show was a moment in most homes. I have fading memories of watching the original The Incredible Journey with my mom on that program. Waxing nostalgia can lead to rose-colored glasses, yet the…
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You Have No Idea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Alexander Jeffery’s documentary You Have No Idea is the touching story of Beth James Burns and her autistic son, Evan James. As someone who has an autistic relative, I can relate to the title of the documentary since we (and…
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Old Man 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
You can’t keep an old man down in writer-director Mark Battle’s action short, Old Man 2. Having never seen Old Man, I assume it ends where this one picks up. Our hero, the elderly Buster (John Mason), is locked up at the…
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Becky Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Justin Milton’s thriller Becky begins with newly married Greg (Marvin Young) and Joy (Folusho Peters), a black couple who have arrived at their new home in a Texas suburb where they are launching their life together. In an oddly overly…
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Against All Enemies Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Charlie Sadoff’s film Against All Enemies, a documentary about service members joining right-wing organizations, has many parts where the narrative clouds over. The first is the solemn assertion that The Proud Boys are classified as terrorists in Canada. That is…
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Blind Innocence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON TUBI! A young girl must fend for herself in Hugo André’s thriller short, Blind Innocence. Mary (Lucy Murray-Watson) and her father (Stuart Wolfe-Murray) live humble lives in their forest home. Every day, Father tends to the garden and…
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‘The People’s Joker’ Review — Vera Drew’s Smart Parody Gets the Last Laugh
The Big Picture The People's Joker is the powerful and personal story of Vera Drew's transition and comedy career told under the guise of DC characters. Drew expertly balances humor, emotion, and social commentary through her multifaceted performance as Joker…
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‘Sugar’ Review — Colin Farrell’s Film Noir Send-Up Is More Than Meets the Eye
The Big Picture Colin Farrell perfectly embodies the charismatic and enigmatic titular character, making Sugar truly his own. The use of jump-cuts and classic film noir influences keeps viewers engaged and intrigued throughout. While a big plot twist changes the…
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The War Between Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Deborah Correa and screenwriter Ron Yungul’s The War Between is that rare tale set during a little-discussed aspect of the Civil War: Confederates came to capture territories in the American Southwest in 1862. Union forces from California marched East into the…
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Michelle Buteau & Ilana Glazer Earn Big Laughs In Endearing & Deeply Heartfelt Comedy
Summary Babes heavily relies on Michelle Buteau and Ilana Glazer's exceptional comedic talents. The film evenly focuses on both Dawn and Eden, offering a complete picture of their personal growth and friendship. Babes showcases dynamic characters and thoughtful insights on…
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Perfect Days Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Happiness in this life is what we make of it. That seems to be the message from legendary director Wim Wenders’ latest feature film, Perfect Days, co-written by Takuma Takasaki. You can be a “lowly” janitor in Tokyo who cleans…
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Kerry Condon Outshines Liam Neeson In Uneven Action Thriller
Summary Liam Neeson returns in an action thriller set in Ireland, playing an aging hitman facing the IRA. The film adheres to the Liam Neeson formula, with little character development or engaging plotting. While flawed, the movie has authentic Western…
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