How to Ruin the Holidays Featured, Reviews Film Threat
How to Ruin the Holidays, directed by Arlen Konopaki, serves as a fresh, unapologetic take on the usual Christmas movie. But screenwriter Kevin Gillese still delivers a few of the classic genre tropes that keep us coming back to films…
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American Fiction Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Cord Jefferson strikes a chord (I hate myself for that) in his satirical drama, American Fiction, based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett. Jeffrey Wright plays Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a struggling author whose books are relegated…
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Flinch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Tooken. Sharkproof. Treasure Of The Black Jaguar. Cameron Van Hoy’s directorial feature-length debut, Flinch, is a far cry from the screenplays he’s known for. As opposed to comedy, this is a crime thriller. Does the filmmaker successfully jump from one…
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Chessington Winter’s Tail Review: A Festive Family Day Out
Make magical Christmas memories at Chessington World of Adventures this holiday season with their Winter Tail event, we wrapped up warm and headed down to see what the festive fuss was all about! Park Appearance Walking into Chessington for the…
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Showdown in Yesteryear Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The grizzled of this world fight against their oncoming twilight in the western fantasy feature Showdown in Yesteryear, directed by Aaron Bratcher and written by Gregory Lamberson and Tim O’Hearn. Daryl (Jeff Grennell) is a broken-down cowpoke born too late into…
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Carving the Divine Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Early on in writer-director Yujiro Seki’s Carving the Divine, it’s said that the life of a Busshi woodcarver is arduous. Even as an apprentice, there is little guidance and a surfeit of reprimand from the master carver. But inside of…
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Wonka Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! With Wonka, director/co-writer Paul King and co-writer Simon Farnaby present a delightful musical exploring the origins of Roald Dahl’s mysterious and beloved chocolatier. As the story begins, Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives on a steamer to make his…
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Emanuelle’s Revenge (Do Ut Des) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Emmanuelle Arsan’s erotic tale of Italian journalist, Emmenuelle, lives on in the sexy thriller, Emanuelle’s Revenge (Do Ut Des). Our tale opens with a traumatized model, Francesca (Ilaria Loriga), wandering the streets of Millan just before jumping off a bridge.…
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King Crimson at 50 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Formed in 1969, King Crimson’s eclectic blend of jazz, metal, psychedelic, and progressive rock has garnered legions of cult-like fans for generations. Documentarian Toby Amies looks at the band 50 years on from their debut and focuses on the here…
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Breaker’s Law Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The western or “oaters,” as they were affectionately known back in the day, were one of the first film genres in early Hollywood and had a long run as the premier genre. Television saw growth through shows like Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Wagon Train, launching many…
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Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget Review
Summary Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget captures the magic of the original with a strong voice cast and hilarious supporting characters. The animation stays true to the original while also appealing to younger audiences, making it a blast overall.…
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Barbie Dominates Critics Choice Awards Nominations with 18 Nods Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the much-anticipated film category nominees for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, and it’s clear that independent filmmakers and lovers of creative storytelling have reason to celebrate. In a year where Hollywood’s big-budget…
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