Scala!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World’s Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits
Back in 1988, my flatmate Pete and I went to London to see Jean Michel Jarre’s Destination Docklands. We didn’t have tickets but were hyped for a gigantic, open-air light show to the beats of Oxygen. Instead, we caught roughly a quarter…
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Judy-ism Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Emily Lerer and screenwriter/star Emily Nash’s short comedy, Judy-ism, addresses the complications of honoring family tradition. Judy (Nash) is about to be married to her fiancé, Jack (John Noble Barrack), when her controlling mother, Nancy (Sheri Effres), makes some last-minute…
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Camp Pleasant Lake Review: An Uninspiring Dip into the Horror Genre
Horror enthusiasts frequently seek films that promise an intriguing premise, spine-tingling suspense, and characters whose fates you’re compelled to care about. Thomas Walton‘s Camp Pleasant Lake aims to check these boxes but falls dramatically short in its execution, making for…
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When Unfettered Featured, Reviews Film Threat
When Unfettered, a short film by Derek Franzese, adventure begins with a simple step out the front door on life’s journey. It’s late at night, and Amara and Wren are at the side of their dying father. Also by their…
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‘Janet Planet’ Review — This Spectacular A24 Debut Is One of the Year’s Best
The Big Picture Janet Planet is a captivating debut film that captures the delicate textures of a mother-daughter relationship. The movie finds its own rhythm, focusing on character development and small moments over conflict. Julianne Nicholson's performance and Annie Baker's…
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The Ballad of Davy Crockett Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I love a good old-fashioned Western. Derek Estlin Purvis, who wrote and directed The Ballad of Davy Crockett, clearly shares my passion. Every shot makes it evident that the man yanked his heart right out of his chest and wore it…
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Long Live Film Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“Cinema is an invention without a future” – a quote from the Lumière brothers, who are often credited with the birth of cinema, opens up the documentary Film Is Dead: Long Live Film. Indeed, the invention at the time was…
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ARTICLE 370: The True Story Of Politics And Terrorism In Kashmir
Article 370 (2024): Featuring Yami Gautam (Right) and Priyamani (Left)Kashmir was once a heaven on earth. Now, our generation fears visiting that very heaven. Why? Nobody, not even the bravest of the brave, would like to get shot by some…
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The Ones Who Live’ Episode 2 Recap — Michonne Kicks Ass
Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Episode 2. The Big Picture Episode 2 of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live effectively clarifies multiple timelines. Danai Gurira brings depth to Michonne's vulnerability.…
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‘Fighter’ Review — Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone Soar
The Big Picture Fighter offers gritty action & strong character development, veering away from clichés. The cast has great chemistry, especially between Roshan & Padukone, which adds depth to the story beyond the action. Patty's character arc is a particular…
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Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate Review: Villaniously Bad
In the world of animated superhero films, DreamWorks Animation has established itself as a formidable contender with movies that blend humor, heart, and heroics in equal measure. However, their latest outing, Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate, a sequel to the…
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That They May Face the Rising Sun Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! That They May Face the Rising Sun is adapted from the beloved Irish novel of the same name by John McGahem. It is set in rural Ireland in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It…
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