Werewolves in the Lone Star State Featured, Reviews Film Threat
While nobody knows the exact origins of chicken-fried steak, we have a pretty good idea that its roots trace back to West European immigrants bringing their recipes to Texas in the 1800s. Likely a variant of the German wiener schnitzel…
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Dandelions Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Dandelions is a brave and deeply personal documentary from writer-director Basil Mironer. What do you do if you have a family you never knew about in a different country? This question propels the filmmaker…
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Lisa Frankenstein Review: A Riotous Blend of Horror and Comedy
Lisa Frankenstein is an explosive mixture of hilarity, spookiness, and uncanny allure. The film impressively weaves an absorbing storyline of odd friendship and exploration of personal identity. As an alluring twist on the conventional Frankenstein narrative, it stylishly stands out…
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Stranger In The Woods Featured, Reviews Film Threat
This is one of the rare times where the grave spits back at you in the superior suspense thriller Stranger In The Woods. It was directed by Adam Newacheck, who edited it with his brother, producer Kyle Newacheck. Holly Kenney…
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‘The Vince Staples Show’ Review — Netflix Series Echoes ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Dave’
The Big Picture Each episode of The Vince Staples Show is self-contained and unpredictable, providing plenty of laughs. The series successfully balances social commentary without overshadowing the humor. Vince Staples isn't afraid to be self-deprecating, echoing shows like Atlanta and…
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Loss Of Essence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
While it may seem Loss Of Essence is in response to the Rust tragedy, it was shot before that unfortunate incident took place. The comedic thriller is Jonathan Breaux’s feature-length debut. The writer-director populates his tale with a handful of…
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One Love’ Review — Kingsley Ben-Adir Keeps This Biopic Afloat
The Big Picture Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch deliver phenomenal performances as Bob and Rita Marley. The script focuses more on Marley as a performer rather than as a person, offering little new insight about his life. The movie is…
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Sleazy Netflix Rom-Com Celebrates The Terrible Side Of Dating Culture
Summary Players fails to critique dating culture, instead celebrating and glamorizing shallow hook-up schemes. The film lacks depth and realistic characterizations, focusing on unfunny humor rather than quality storytelling. Despite the efforts of the talented cast, Players is a forgettable…
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The Sidemen Story Review: Wholesome Entertainment
The Sidemen Story takes the dream of millions around the world and says that not only is it possible but that no matter how famous you get or how much money you make the one thing that’s priceless, is friendship.…
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‘The Visit’ Ending Explained — Family Reunions Can Be Torture
The Big Picture In M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit , the main characters discover that the grandparents they are staying with are actually dangerous imposters. The twist is revealed when the children's mother realizes that the people claiming to be…
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Madame Web Review: A Nonsensical Trolling of Spider-Man Fans
In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to…
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My Dead Dead Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! As much as I like dark comedies, I enjoy dark documentaries just as much. From documentarians Erik Osterholm and Abby Ellis, My Dead Dad is the story of Olivia Gray, who is tasked…
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