Vintage Late Night Horror Stumbles In Its Execution
All it takes is one mention of the phrase “found footage” to elicit a reaction typically leaning in the direction of an eye roll. For decades, this genre, once brimming with promise, having produced now-classics ranging from the likes of…
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Found Footage Feels Fresh Again In Thrilling Horror Movie
Summary Familiar horror elements in "Late Night with the Devil" build anticipation for unexpected twists. Excellent performances anchor this fun, scar-infused narrative of possession and the occult. The film's immersive '70s found-footage framework keeps viewers on edge until the thrilling…
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‘Riddle of Fire’ Review — ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Meets ‘The Goonies’
The Big Picture Riddle of Fire is charming but lacks energy as the quest spirals into repetitive encounters. Beautiful visuals don't compensate for the film's lack of adventurous spirit or imaginative spark. A disappointing end reveals limited imagination, resulting in…
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‘You’ll Never Find Me’ Review — Shudder Horror Is All Bark and No Bite
The Big Picture The film's first act sets up a tense and atmospheric dynamic between the characters. The final act loses direction, focusing on shocking horror imagery over meaningful themes. The ending lacks nuance, leaving characters underdeveloped and failing to…
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Is Russell Crowe Still Trying?
With the release of Sleeping Dogs, it’s getting to the point where I’m honestly a little convinced that the once-legendary actor Russell Crowe simply doesn’t care about his career anymore and, instead of seeking out a great project worthy of his…
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Lungs Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A young woman must learn to survive in a dystopian future in Kieran Moreira’s short film, Lungs. Satchel (Ilia Jones) is a former baseball player who now finds herself fighting for her life…more a fight for her soul. It’s the…
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Heartbroken Hipsters Try & Heal In Shallow Music Time Travel Movie [SXSW]
When is a collection of dreamy, romantic, forlorn, and crestfallen moods just that and not actually much of a movie other than a series of sequences that sum up those big melancholy feelings with achingly dreamy music? Oooh, ooh! “The…
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A Hopeful, Heartfelt Coming-Of-Age Story That Is Stalled By Pacing Issues
Summary Friendship between young women is the heart of We Were Dangerous. The film tackles serious themes but struggles with pacing. We Were Dangerous includes an important exploration of race, power, and allyship in the face of adversity. Directed by…
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Leaving The Factory Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Industrial Revolution, a period of rapid change in the United States, was a time of innovation and unionization. In the midst of this, writer-director Alessia Crucitelli’s drama, Leaving The Factory, offers a unique interpretation of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire…
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Kirsten Dunst Shines In Alex Garland’s Powerful, Ambiguous War Epic
Summary Garland's Civil War offers a visually stunning journey through a dystopian future America. Dunst's powerhouse performance and the impactful war scenes make the movie worth the investment. The approach to journalism and the brutal realities of war make for…
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‘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
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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