Road House Review: An Entertaining Albeit Flawed Reimagining
Doug Liman‘s reimagining of the cult classic action film Road House ambitiously attempts to infuse modern sensibilities into a nearly three-decade-old narrative. Leveraging the magnetic charm of Jake Gyllenhaal and tapping into the current appeal of UFC with Conor McGregor’s…
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Art Talent Show Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Art can be anything that you look at. But what makes it good or bad? How do you critique art, and how is one qualified to critique it? It’s quite ironic of me to ask that question as I’m here…
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A Trailblazing Dancer Gets Her Due
There’s an immense amount of ground covered in “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor,” ironic for a documentary revolving largely around a pioneer who established a reputation in the 1960s as a frequently uncovered, immensely popular topless dancer at San…
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William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill Review
Summary William Shatner's documentary feels more like a memoir. Archival footage connects Shatner's story, revealing his diverse roles. The film has a slow start that leads to a poignant ending, with Shatner embracing mortality. William Shatner’s new documentary, You Can…
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A Fragile Flower Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A gifted singer finds herself in the pitfalls of instant fame in Mai Thu Huyen’s dramatic tale, A Fragile Flower. Thach Thao (Maya) is a beautiful young woman with the voice of a songbird. Her kinder Mama Rose caregiver, Eliie…
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A Meandering Whodunit That Wastes Talented Actors
Summary Sleeping Dogs' story lacks originality, borrowing too heavily from other successful crime thrillers, namely Memento. The good actors are given stock characters and are unable to shine due to stilted writing. The movie fails to deliver a clear message…
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Christspiracy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
From the co-creator of some highly discussed and debated documentaries on Netflix, including Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy, and What the Health, comes a documentary that is sure to get viewers talking. Christspiracy takes on the same theme of rejecting mass meat consumption…
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Bustin Has Never Felt So Good
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire swoops into the franchise with the thunderous claps of supernatural comedy and heartfelt moments that its predecessors are known for. Directed by Gil Kenan and co-written with Jason Reitman, this sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife manages to maintain…
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Samara Weaving Heavily Supports A Mismanaged Religious Horror
Summary Horror fans will enjoy Azrael's immersive experience with chilling sound design and tense atmosphere. The repetitive pacing and lack of narrative progression hinder the film's potential. Samara Weaving's captivating performance elevates Azrael, but the lack of character development heavily…
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Laughs, Brawls & Florida Fun!
Yo movie lovers, buckle up for a review of the new “Road House.” This ain’t your daddy’s bar brawl flick (although let’s be honest, those were pretty sweet). This revamped #RoadHouse throws some serious punches, hilarious jokes, and a whole…
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Coming to You Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Korean documentary Coming to You gives the viewer a hard look at what it is like to be anything other than cisgender and heterosexual in a society with extremely narrow cultural definitions of gender and romantic relationships. Director Gyuri Byun…
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Daisy Ridley Stuns In Compelling, Intoxicating Psychological Thriller
Summary Daisy Ridley shines in the complex role of Annette, showcasing her skills as an actress with nuanced expressions and body language. Magpie cleverly uses psychological tension to build towards a twisted and enthralling finale that leaves audiences questioning every…
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