A Vibrant, Dynamic Cautionary Tale That Is Funny & Holds Your Attention
Summary The Monk and the Gun is a satirical comedy that critiques the potential Americanization of Bhutan's newly democratic society. The film portrays Bhutan's resistance to Western influence and its desire to preserve its peaceful way of life. The storylines…
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Unfix Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SF INDIE FEST 2024 REVIEW! Writer-director Graham Streeter’s Unfix explores the aftermath of a young boy thrust into the spotlight of the conversion therapy movement of the 1990s, who must now navigate this present world as a “fixed” adult. Ari (Zane…
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My Sole Desire Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Lucie Borleteau’s My Sole Desire revolves around erotica and the many avenues of expression therein. Borleteau and co-writers Clara Bourreau and Laure Giappiconi present a tale of high-flying romance and uncertainty and examine the intimacies of human nature. It’s a film…
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Thabo and the Rhino Case Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Seeing the South African vistas in Thabo and the Rhino Case, written by director Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt, Ursula Gruber, and Martin Gypkens, brought back memories. I am lucky to have been to the land where this family mystery was photographed. The soil is…
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Saint Michael Of The City Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Saint Michael Of The City is a crime drama of the sorts that James Gray made his name on. Moderately sized tales of low to mid-sized mobs were a dime a dozen in the late 1990s/early 2000s. But as The…
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Malaleuca Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SF INDIE FEST 2024 REVIEW! Suffering an intense bout of writer’s block, author Misha (Jess Salgueiro) is behind on her deadline. Her publisher reached out, demanding that she provide pages and proof of progress on her book. Unfortunately, the emotional…
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Despite A Boring Title, This Delightful Camila Mendes-Led Rom-Com Is Anything But
Summary Upgraded is a well-crafted and entertaining romantic comedy with colorful characters and snappy dialogue. Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux have excellent chemistry as the lead couple, making their romance believable. The film's success is due to its well-cast actors…
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ClearMind Review: A Cloudy Execution of Virtual Reality
A horror film encompassing the paradigms of the human mind, virtual reality (VR), and vendetta, ClearMind attempts to thread through a tightrope, ultimately losing balance halfway through. With Seana Kofoed at the pen and Rebecca Eskreis helming the direction, the…
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Molli and Max in the Future Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Molli and Max in the Future is a shining star in the sci-fi rom-com genre from writer/director Michael Lukk Litwak. For an indie film, it accomplishes great things both visually and from a storytelling standpoint. As the title…
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A Simple & Sincere Drama About The Beauty Of Everyday Life
Summary In Perfect Days, Hirayama finds beauty in the simplicity of his routine, but also cherishes unexpected moments that disrupt it. Despite his isolation, Hirayama feels connected to the world through his love of nature and his role in the…
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‘True Detective’ Season 4 Episode 5 Recap — A Bullet to the Head
The Big Picture True Detective: Night Country Episode 5 fails to follow up on the disturbing events of Episode 4, which takes away from the show's creepy atmosphere. Personal dramas are integral to the development of the core mystery, making…
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Sorry, We’re Dead Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Alex Zajicek makes his feature-length debut with Sorry, We’re Dead. The meta-comedy stars Sarah Lee as Lana, a lecture video editor. Her co-workers drive her crazy, especially Burd (Davied Morales), whose color blindness and fondness for experimentation leads to all…
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