Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! James Wan’s Aquaman and the Last Kingdom is the stupidest superhero film I’ve ever seen. That list includes Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, all the Fantastic Fours, and, yes, Howard the Duck. Each of these films,…
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The Mental State Featured, Reviews Film Threat
James Camali’s gripping drama, The Mental State, takes an honest look at the forces plaguing America’s teens. It takes a tough look at the current state of our mental health crisis and wonders if there’s an answer. Andy (Jance Enslin)…
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The Marsh King’s Daughter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Daisy Ridley puts down the lightsaber and picks up a rifle in director Neil Burger’s thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter, which, unlike the entire new Star Wars trilogy, has a satisfying beginning, middle, and end! Helena lives an unconventional life…
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A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas Featured, Reviews Film Threat
As a kid, I was a massive fan of the variety show. It was a chance to see all my favorite celebs make a brief cameo in a comedic sketch or see them forced to sing a song or two.…
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Unfriending Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Brett M. Butler and Jason G. Butler, Unfriending is billed as a comedy. While several comedic moments are throughout, it is far more of a quirky thriller than a humorous romp. But does that mean the film does…
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Monét Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Kyung Sok Kim’s short film, Monét, reminds me that this world we all live in is inhabited by very flawed people…and I’m talking about you. The film follows a troubled high school student, Sarai (Tdjiri Yakini), who is relentlessly bullied…
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Poor Things Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Yorgos Lanthimos is a master of absurdist storytelling. In his latest cinematic offering, Poor Things, Lanthimos offers up a most demented and delicious cinematic bonbon. Based on the profoundly satirical novel of the same name by Alasdair…
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Nochebuena Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Nochebuena, directed by Adam Lopez, is a culturally rich and feel-good film for the holidays. Written by Glenaliz Quezada, the rom-com focuses on how a Puerto Rican family and friends in Miami, Florida, come together to celebrate their holiday traditions.…
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Silent Night Review: An Entertaining Albeit Predictable Film
In Silent Night, director John Woo revisits familiar thematic territory. Despite minimal spoken dialogue, a symptom of the lead character’s incapacitating injury, this ambitious action thriller teeters between spectacular cinematography and tedious story beats.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBnTqn0lBDA[/embed]Joel Kinnaman stars as Brian Godlock, a…
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The Naughty Nine Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Glancing at Alberto Belli’s filmography, he might seem an odd choice to be tapped for the Disney+ original The Naughty Nine. But a deeper look into his output reveals a filmmaker who can deliver energy and fun with a pinch…
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‘Society of the Snow’ Review — A Gripping Take on a Devastating True Story
The Big Picture Society of the Snow is a technically well-made film that grounds itself in the humanity of its characters facing an unimaginable crisis. The film effectively depicts the harrowing true story of a devastating plane crash that left…
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‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review — You Won’t Be Able to Turn Away
The Big Picture Carla Nowak, the protagonist of The Teachers' Lounge, tries to empower her students but is limited by a corrupt system and institutional problems that she can't fully combat. The tight framing and aspect ratio of the film's…
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