Horror Stories Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Times were different for independent filmmakers in the 1950s and early ’60s. Mavericks like Roger Corman, William Castle, Herschel Gordon, and others, plus the more accepted yet largely forgotten John Cassavetes, made their unconventional product and put it out for…
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Sean Penn & Tye Sheridan’s Chemistry Carries Gritty, Uneven Thriller
Summary Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan display captivating chemistry in Asphalt City . Asphalt City successfully immerses viewers in its setting. The movie's pacing ends up being uneven. Asphalt City offers an engrossing perspective on the life of paramedics, though…
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Easter Bloody Easter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Easter Bloody Easter is a passion project for Diane Foster and Allison Lobel. In addition to directing and writing, respectively, the duo starred in and produced the comedic creature feature. The credits reveal that the cast and crew held several…
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Swear-tastic, Scattershot Comedy Falls Short Of True Greatness
Summary Wicked Little Letters is genuinely funny. The film falls short in exploring key themes for social commentary. The movie fails to reconcile light and dark elements into a cohesive narrative. It doesn't take long for Wicked Little Letters to…
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Buckley and Colman Swear Up a Storm
The Big Picture Wicked Little Letters is a witty comedic mystery film set in 1920s England. A spectacular cast led by Olivia Colman & Jessie Buckley makes the movie a joy to watch. The mystery itself feels rushed and predictable.…
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Arcadian Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Benjamin Brewer’s sci-fi/horror, Arcadian, Nic Cage takes on the aliens in a not-so-distant dystopian future. Cage plays Paul, a single father to two boys, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins). The trio’s only…
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‘Parish’ Review — Giancarlo Esposito’s New AMC Series Is No ‘Breaking Bad’
The Big Picture A decent car chase at the start is the peak action sequence of Parish . Parish lacks depth in exploring its various themes. Giancarlo Esposito's performance disappoints, leading to a forgettable and generic show. If you watched…
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Blood & Honey 2 Review — Horror Sequel Is Mean & (Almost) Better In Every Way
Summary A better script and character focus in Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 lead to an improved overall tone and storytelling experience. The larger budget for the sequel allows for more gruesome kills, better production design, and decent CGI effects,…
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‘The Wages of Fear’ Review — Netflix Remakes a Classic, but to What End?
The Big Picture Netflix's Wages of Fear remake falls far short of the original, lacking tension and emotion. The action sequences are lackluster, characters are one-dimensional, and performances are flat. Attempts to recreate pivotal moments from the original film are…
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‘Invincible’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap — A New Viltrimite Rises
Editor's Note: The following contains full spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 7. The Big Picture The episode's opening comic con scene addresses common show criticisms in a fun fourth-wall break. Mark's intense fight sequence with Anissa is a highlight…
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‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ Review — Liam Neeson Has Still Got It
The Big Picture Dynamic performances from Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Ciarán Hinds, and Jack Gleeson drive 'In the Land of Saints and Sinner's thrilling character-based narrative. Director Robert Lorenz showcases stunning North Ireland locations, delivering a beautiful cinematic experience. The…
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Hemet, or the Landlady Don’t Drink Tea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A bath salts epidemic, leg-eating zombies, and a murderous landlady leave tenants with no safe place to turn. Who will survive long enough to pay their inflated rent? Writer/Director Brian Patrick Butler brings viewers to Hemet, California. A passthrough town,…
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