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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A Weightless Coming-Of-Age Comedy That’s Hard To Care About
Summary Snack Shack's characters and desires lack depth, making them difficult to care about. Every aspect of the film feels weightless and insubstantial. Snack Shack tries to combine various genres without commitment, leading to a disjointed storyline. Snack Shack possesses…
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The Business of Pleasure Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Rising out of Macedonia is the rhapsody in black that is The Business of Pleasure, a dark thriller written and directed by international auteur Goce Cvetanovski. Eleni (Slagana Vujosevik) is a journalist working with the…
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A Socially Conscious Coming-Of-Age Dramedy That Puts Heart, Humanity & Humor First
Summary Julian Dennison shines in Uproar, delivering a poignant performance as a teenager finding his identity. Uproar expertly intertwines a teenager's self-realization with political upheaval and racial tensions in 1980s New Zealand. Uproar offers an authentic portrayal of mixed Māori…
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Makeup Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Two unlikely roommates connect in a harsh and unforgiving world in Hugo Andre and Will Masheter’s feature film, Makeup. Sacha (Hugo Andre) is a new transplant from his homeland of France to the UK. Striking out on his own, this…
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