Gil Kenan Crafts An Easygoing, Idiosyncratic Throwback Sequel
Oddly shaped, leisurely paced, and perhaps resembling an episode of the non-existent “Ghostbusters” TV show had there been one, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a curious film, out of time with modern editing rhythms. It’s atypical and unusual by today’s standards…
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review – A Stuffed Cast & Slow Plot Dim The Thrills
Summary Frozen Empire introduces a new thrilling villain - Garraka - that poses a formidable threat to the Ghostbusters. The movie is filled with various characters. However, they lack in-depth exploration and may leave some audience members wanting more. While…
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‘X-Men ‘97’ Review — Marvel Returns to the ’90s in X-traordinary New Series
The Big Picture X-Men '97 brings back beloved characters with even more depth and excitement than before. This continuation nearly perfects the original series after nearly three decades. The animation modernizes the classic designs while staying true to the dynamic…
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‘Constellation’ Episode 7 Recap — Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Series Strikes Fear
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 7 of Constellation. The Big Picture In the latest episode of Constellation , Jo is faced with a heart-wrenching choice between her two daughters in a gripping and emotional moment. The episode…
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The Private Eye Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by Jack Cook, The Private Eye stars comedian Matt Rife in the role of Detective Mort Madison. Recruited for an unusual case by a blonde woman named Michelle (Clare Grant), the case brings him to a shocking revelation about…
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First We Bombed New Mexico Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The Trinity nuclear test, conducted on July 16, 1945, and depicted in Oppenheimer, was the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in human history. It was conducted in secret in a remote region of…
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Sometimes I Think About Dying Review: An Insight Into Quiet Loneliness
Sometimes I Think About Dying is an introspective exploration into the quiet recesses of loneliness and the unexpected, fragile connections that bring color into a monochromatic life. Directed by Rachel Lambert, the film is a thoughtful adaptation of the 2013…
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Zheimer Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by Álvaro Gabarrón, who co-wrote the script with Juan Silvestre Gabarrón, Zheimer serves as a poignant, beautiful, and haunting dissertation on the isolation that comes along with memory loss. Imaginative and well-edited, this dream-like dramatic short demands to be taken seriously.…
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The ACTT Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The mockumentary style is tough to get exactly right. Still, director Colby Cyrus keeps the short film The ACTT inside the guardrails for an entertaining look at a community theater production gone wrong. The film opens with theater director Martin…
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Brace For An Impact: YODHA
The most feared word in the dictionary is “HIJACK”! What would happen if you are peacefully airborne and suddenly you hear this horrific word rumbling in your ears? Your bone marrow will freeze with fear, anticipating what’s going to happen…
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Isle of Hope Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Two of the finest film actresses ever show us once again how it is done in the excellent generational drama Isle of Hope. The drama is written and directed by Damian Romay, who adapted the…
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Arthur the King Review: A Noble Attempt That Fails To Translate
Arthur the King, a film directed by Simon Cellan Jones, graces the silver screen as an attempt to weave the heartwarming real-life story of a dog named Arthur and an adventure racing team into a cinematic experience. The movie is…
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