Category: Reviews
‘Invincible’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap — Somehow, Angstrom Levy Returned
‘Invincible’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap — Somehow, Angstrom Levy Returned

Editor's Note: The following contains full spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 6. The Big Picture Rex and Rae surprisingly survive grim situations, leading to intense character growth. Emotional arcs for The Immortal and Rex provide depth and a shift…

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‘Shirley’ Review — Regina King Makes Netflix Biopic Into Something More
‘Shirley’ Review — Regina King Makes Netflix Biopic Into Something More

The Big Picture Regina King delivers a powerhouse performance in this Netflix film, embodying Shirley Chisholm in an educational and entertaining biopic. The scenes between Chisholm, Barbara Lee, and the Black Panthers are electric and compelling. The film falls short…

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‘Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World’ Review — Work Sucks
‘Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World’ Review — Work Sucks

The Big Picture Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World is a scathing satire on modern exploitation. The film follows Angela as she drives around to find candidates for a production about workplace safety. The movie…

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King Loser Featured, Reviews Film Threat
King Loser Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Clashing styles, conflicting creativity, and budding personalities can all factor into a band’s implosion. Directors Andrew Moore and Cushla Dillon’s King Loser shows us that nothing halts a young group’s potential quite like drug and substance abuse, a vice known all too…

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Nicolas Cage Leads Satisfying Horror Thriller That Could’ve Used More Worldbuilding
Nicolas Cage Leads Satisfying Horror Thriller That Could’ve Used More Worldbuilding

Summary Arcadian's eerie creatures are creatively unsettling, raising the bar for horror elements. The film lacks detailed worldbuilding, impacting character dynamics and tension levels. Despite some character and worldbuilding flaws, Arcadian delivers gripping horror and suspense. Director Benjamin Brewer’s apocalyptic…

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Art And Rebellion Collide In This Unique Time Capsule [SXSW]
Art And Rebellion Collide In This Unique Time Capsule [SXSW]

1991’s severely underrated “Career Opportunities” revolved primarily around one night in the life of Frank Whaley’s department store custodian as he works a shift at employer Target while simultaneously romancing Jennifer Connelly, while “Dawson’s Creek” used a similar conceit in…

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T-Blockers Featured, Reviews Film Threat
T-Blockers Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Gore, EC Comics sensibility, zombies, and swords all crash together in an elixir of zombie-killing brilliance that doesn’t look like its budget.  Director Maio Mackay’s T-Blockers recalls Humanoids from the Deep, C.H U.D. Deathline, Creepshow, and the work of Ed…

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You Wish It Would Just Disappear
You Wish It Would Just Disappear

Imaginary is an original concept and for that, it has to be applauded as the innocence of children’s imaginary friends is explored with a sinister twist. Let’s dive right in with our Imaginary review!  When Jessica moves back into her…

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Regina King Delivers Powerhouse Performance In Biopic That Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Regina King Delivers Powerhouse Performance In Biopic That Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Summary Regina King delivers another powerhouse performance as Shirley , bringing the historical figure's endless ambition to life with authenticity. The film gives a meaningful portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to reach Congress, but falls short in…

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FTX Featured, Reviews Film Threat
FTX Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Up until a few months ago, I didn’t know much about cryptocurrency. The idea of investing in some form of cybercoin with no physical asset to back it up sounded like a scam to me. Then, in January 2022, the…

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Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Save Doug Liman’s Chaotically Stupid Movie
Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Save Doug Liman’s Chaotically Stupid Movie

About a rough-and-tumble bar cooler with a heart of gold hired to clean up the baddest honkytonk in a small Missouri town, 1989’s “Road House” with Patrick Swayze wasn’t exactly high art, nor did it have the most sophisticated story.…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review | Flickreel
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review | Flickreel

Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a breath of fresh air for the franchise, passing the proton pack to the next generation with wit, scares, and heart. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire attempts to top its predecessor with more ghosts, callbacks, and large-scale threats. The…

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