‘Hood Witch’ Review — This Thriller About Social Media Has a Secret Weapon
The Big Picture The concept of using social media for contemporary witch hunts is a solid one. Saïd Belktibia’s execution as a first-time filmmaker is passionate but knotty. Golshifteh Farahani is as talented as always, but the material loses itself…
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The House We Lived In Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The House We Lived In is director Tim O’Donnell’s chronicle of his father’s recovery after a traumatic brain injury. In 2011, Todd O’Donnell, the filmmaker’s father, passed out at home and was rushed to the emergency room. The elder O’Donnell…
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Fantasy Thinly Veils Reality In This Slow-Moving Metaphor For Tolerance
Summary The Animal Kingdom portrays a metaphor for tolerance between humans and animal hybrids. The visual effects immerse viewers into a stunning world of human-animal mutants. The film follows the journey of François and his son Émile in a visually…
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Night Shift Review: Supernatural Chills and Claustrophobia
Night Shift offers a promise of melding supernatural chills with the nerve-wracking suspense of psychological thrillers. Directed by the sibling duo Paul and Benjamin China, the film centers on the debut night shift of Gwen Taylor (Phoebe Tonkin), who quickly…
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The Hobby Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Simon Ennis presents the documentary The Hobby as a quest to understand those who live lives consumed by board games. It is a window into a world where invention has become an obsession yet exists…
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Dev Patel’s Thrilling, Brutal Action Flick Has A Lot Of Heart & Depth
Summary Monkey Man has soul, depth, and a powerful message about exploitation. Dev Patel excels as both a star and director, delivering thrilling action set pieces. The film showcases the strength of community and resilience in underdog stories. Monkey Man…
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The Legend Of Lake Hollow Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Legend Of Lake Hollow is the feature-length debut of director Chris Hollo. It is also the sophomore effort of screenwriter Jerry Robbins. It’s billed as a horror film, though truth be told, it is much more of a mystery-thriller, with…
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Karan Soni & Jonathan Groff Are Perfect Together In Heartfelt Rom-Com
Summary Naveen & Jay's touching romance is the heart of A Nice Indian Boy. Karan Soni & Jonathan Groff's chemistry shines. The family dynamic adds depth and emotion to A Nice Indian Boy. There are many romantic comedies released that…
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Gripping and Tense Romantic Thriller
Love Lies Bleeding is a gripping romantic thriller that manages to entangle viewers in its web of passion, crime, and loyalty. Directed by Rose Glass with a collaborative screenplay effort with Weronika Tofilska, the film crafts a visually stunning and…
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‘We Were Dangerous’ Review — A Funny and Frightening Tale of Friendship
The Big Picture Effortlessly tackles dark subject matter with a light touch, making it surprisingly funny and inspiring. Phenomenal performances elevate the film, showcasing unique and important perspectives. A clunky conclusion and pacing issues detract slightly from the overall narrative…
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A New Comedy Like ‘Dodgeball’ and ‘Anchorman’ Is Born
The Big Picture The Gutter is a welcome resurrection of absurd 90s and early 2000s comedy styles like Dodgeball and Anchorman . Either you’re on its “silly AF” wavelength or left behind, as the kids say. Shameik Moore is a…
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The Big Pelvis Reviews Film Threat
The Big Pelvis is a student film from writer-director Joseph Jeavons and co-written by Owen Swift (who also did the music). The short comedy centers on three fishermen who all set out to catch the unique fish of the title before…
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