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The Manifestation Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Written and directed by Geert Heetebrij, The Manifestation is a stylish reality-bending thriller. Admittedly, calling this a thriller is an understatement, as this is a slippery beast to classify. This is because the filmmaker warps the reality established within the movie. A…

SXSW 2024: Switch Up Review: A Rollercoaster of Laughs and Love

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a rich guy’s world gets turned upside down faster than you can flip through your watch collection, then “Switch Up,” the new comedy-drama by Tara Pirnia, might just be your jam. Buckle up,…

Problemista Review | Flickreel

Problemista is among the year’s most playful films. It’s also one of the most stressful. You wouldn’t think these two would go hand in hand. For any artist who’s tried to make it in New York, though, it’s right on…

Two Polar Opposite Duplass Brothers Pilots Overflow With Possibility [SXSW]

It’s unlikely that two shows exist that are as wildly different as these. As the trio behind Duplass Brothers Productions continue to spread their combined wealth of talents over film, television, and streaming, the experience of taking in the pilots…

‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Review — Shakespeare Comes to ‘GTA’

The Big Picture The world of Grand Theft Auto Online offers immense creative possibilities in the form of Grand Theft Hamlet . Putting on a play in this virtual world shows a new appreciation for Shakespeare's work and his themes.…

‘Monkey Man’ Review — Dev Patel Arrives as a Next-Level Action Star

The Big Picture Monkey Man is a passion project for Dev Patel that sees him taking a new leap in his career. The film showcases intense action sequences that serve the character's evolution effectively. While the action scenes excel visually…

The Bleacher Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! I love low-budget indie animation. Sure, the animation is not as slick and smooth as the big Hollywood productions, but films like Nicole Daddona and Adam Wilder’s short film, The Bleacher, force filmmakers to make…

American Dreamer Review: Notable Ambitions That Miss The Mark

American Dreamer, directed by Paul Dektor in his feature debut and penned by Theodore Melfi, positions itself within the realms of black comedy a genre noted for its capacity to draw humor from situations others might find despairing or morose.…

‘Shōgun’ Episode 4 Recap — Dad’s Gonna Be Mad When He Gets Home

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 4. The Big Picture Blackthorne's new title as a hatamoto leads to new complications and the beginnings of a forbidden romance. Yabushige plays both sides, using Blackthorne's cannons to manipulate…

Dev Patel’s Goes Into ‘John Wick’ Revenge Mode In Mumbai-Set Actioner [SXSW]

In the introduction to the SXSW premiere of his movie, Dev Patel joked that he had recently stumbled across an internet article asking where he was now. According to Patel, that answer is simple: he’s been working on “Monkey Man,”…

Black Box Diaries Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! An investigative journalist in Japan is forced to investigate her own sexual assault in Shiori Ito’s documentary film, Black Box Diaries. Several years ago, journalist Shiori Ito met with Noriyuki Yamaguchi, the Washington bureau chief for…

‘Things Will Be Different’ Review — Time Travel Movie Will Keep You Guessing

The Big Picture Things Will Be Different is a dark and complex time travel film that reveals more as the story unfolds. The movie follows siblings Joseph and Sidney as they navigate time shifts with disturbing messages and trapped in…

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