The Quantum Terror Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! The shiny new star of cosmic horror is writer/director Christopher Cooksey’s awesome The Quantum Terror. Samantha Carroll (Kristin Cochell) is searching for her missing twin sister, Sylvia (also Cochell). Sylvia shared a house close to her college campus…
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Riverdale Meets India In Refreshing, Fun Netflix Musical That Is Far Too Long
Summary "The Archies" is an uplifting musical with great dance numbers and a refreshing twist on the classic comic strip. It seamlessly transports the world of Riverdale to India without sacrificing substance. The film balances teenage drama and a larger…
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Total Trust Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Jialing Zhang’s feature film, Total Trust, is a dystopian sci-fi tale…oops, I’m sorry. Total Trust is an actual true-life documentary about the surveillance state that the country of China has become and outlines how the government has terrorized the lives…
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The Squad Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! The sell of Rick Walker’s action-thriller, The Squad, is easy. Three sexy, bikini-clad killers take on an entire drug cartel that threatens their popular spring break operation. That should be enough, right? But, for those needing a convincer,…
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Into The Weeds Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Into The Weeds seeks to answer this question: “Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer?” The filmmaker follows Dewayne Johnson, a landscaper who discovers a rash on his knee after getting…
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The Irritable Heart Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Richard Poller’s documentary, The Irritable Heart, brings awareness to the issue of PTSD in the military. The writer-director tells the tragic story of how we as a society continue to discard our veterans, especially when we have the tools to…
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‘Doctor Who – The Giggle’ Review — A Surprising Knockout of a Special
Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who's third and final 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle." The Big Picture "The Giggle" serves as a series finale, wrapping up David Tennant's story as the Fourteenth Doctor and setting the stage…
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Peacock Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Peacock (Pou) is the feature-length debut of co-writer/director Jaco Minnaar and the first screenplay by David Cornwell. The South African set gothic horror film stars Tarryn Wyngaard as Anna, a young woman who grew up under the oppressive nature of…
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This Land Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Saying this country is divided is just a step away from being cliché. Nonetheless, there is truth behind the sentiment. The dangerous path we’re walking down is this willingness to place ourselves and others into categories of…
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The Breach Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! The Breach is set in a small town wherein Sheriff John (Allan Hawco) is preparing to leave for a job in the big city. Yes, apparently, even in the 21st century, screenwriters Nick Cutter and Ian…
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Uneven Performances & Poor Dialogue Color The Horror Experience
Summary The Sacrifice Game starts strong but falls short of its promise. Average for Shudder, but a slog for newcomers. Stylish with solid production value, but performances are hit or miss. The cast tries to make campy horror work. The…
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Cabin Fever’ Review — Greg Heffley Returns
The Big Picture Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever capture elements of the franchise that were ignored in the live-action films, thanks to novel series creator Jeff Kinney's involvement. The animation allows for a flawed protagonist, depicting Greg…
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