‘Wild Cards’ Review — A Spicy “Will-They-Won’t-They” Procedural
The Big Picture Wild Cards is a new Canadian police procedural that relies on the chemistry between its leads to drive the show. The show's will-they-won't-they dynamic adds tension and keeps viewers engaged without relying on immediate romance. The series…
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Lucy Hale & Nat Wolff Falter In Dull, Heatless Romantic Comedy
Summary The exploration of Will and Jane's failed romances is intriguing, but Which Brings Me to You is too flat for it to work. The candidness of the characters can be enjoyable, but it hasn't mastered the walk and talk…
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‘Griselda’ Review — Sofía Vergara Gives Netflix’s Crime Drama a Bump
The Big Picture Sofía Vergara delivers a captivating and transformative performance in Griselda, showcasing significant emotional range. The supporting cast, particularly the male characters in Griselda's life, deliver strong performances that anchor the series. The series' ending feels underwhelming and…
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The Sacrifice Game Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON SHUDDER! Director Jenn Wexler’s excellent holiday torture romp, The Sacrifice Game, is the perfect choice for a family Christmas movie if you are a member of the Manson family. Co-written by Wexler and Sean Redlitz, the film starts…
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Stolen Dough Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Capitalism is not the problem with America. It’s corporations. These mega-corporations are so large that they can take advantage of the little guy and then hide behind an army of slimy corporate lawyers. Stefano Da Fre’s documentary, Stolen Dough, is…
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From My Eyes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In this life, we will all experience the highs of love and the lows of death. No matter how much we desperately desire to avoid the latter, it’s inescapable. Filmmaker Darrick Landreneau captures these two extremes in his poignant coming-of-age…
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The Night They Came Home Review: A Disjointed and Bland Western
As a voracious consumer of both Western thrillers and general film noir, I embarked on watching The Night They Came Home, with hopeful anticipation. This feature, directed by Paul G. Volk, promised a gritty drama that blends traditional Old West…
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The Zone of Interest Review
Every holocaust movie is inherently shocking. No film concerning one of the vilest blemishes in human history will be easy to watch. The more we see graphic imagery, though, the easier it is for some viewers to become desensitized. The…
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Role Play Review: A Lackluster Attempt at Mixing Action & Comedy
Role Play, directed by Thomas Vincent and boasting an ensemble cast featuring Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Bill Nighy, and Connie Nielsen, promised to deliver a unique blend of action and comedy. Unfortunately, this film falls short of its potential, offering…
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The Thin Black Line Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A phrase often heard over the past few years across the United States of America, in the wake of a summer of civil unrest and public outcry, is “defund the police.” It is a phrase loaded with connotations and undoubtedly…
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Lift Review: A Heist Comedy That Fails to Soar
Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Daniel Kunka, Lift is a heist comedy that aspires to join the ranks of classics in the genre but falls flat in execution. Starring Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó,…
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Devil May Care Featured, Reviews Film Threat
With Devil May Care, director Sam Mason-Bell, producer James Cullen Bressack, and screenwriter Chuck Wagner move into more kid-friendly territory than usual. Missy (Annabella Rich), Brad (Aidan Harris), Pam (Nicole Katherine Riddell), Mac (Jack Perry), Elaine (Anaïs Marden), and Tom (Eliot…
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