White River (Yan Jiao) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! The harder you lockdown, the harder they come in this erotic quarantine drama White River, the white-hot directorial debut of Xue Ma. Across the White River from Beijing is Yanjiao, also known as “The Sleeping City,” due…
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How I Learned to Fly Featured, Reviews Film Threat
We’re all intrinsically wired for self-preservation, but that doesn’t mean we know the right path to walk when life throws us headlong into the fire. Despite our intentions, we may only manage to barely keep our noses above water while…
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We Thrive Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! I’m willing to put myself out there. Until ten years ago, I never knew about the Armenian Genocide, not a single thing. I mention this because I know I’m not the only one. So how did I…
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Wild Blue Yonder’ Review — Donna & the Doctor Face Their Fears
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who's second 60th anniversary special, "Wild Blue Yonder." The Big Picture "Wild Blue Yonder" is as stellar Doctor Who horror episode filled with wonderful surprises and emotional character development. The episode showcases the incredible…
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York Ghost Merchants Review: Ghoulishly Good Fun
Racking up over 1.2 billion views on TikTok I finally visited the most talked about shop in York as we bring you this York Ghost Merchants review. Tiny little ghosts made from a special trade secret material litter this quaint…
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Pianoforte Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! With Pianoforte, director Jakub Piątek has composed a genuine piece of art, not unlike a piece of music. It has style. It has sensitivity. It has risks. But at its heart, this documentary is a poignant rumination…
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Crossing Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Written and directed by Arthur Ian, Crossing bills itself as a drama, though there are several comedic moments throughout. This is Ian’s screenwriting debut and only his second directorial effort behind a documentary, so it could be…
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The Burning Season Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Burning Season, directed by Sean Garrity and written by Jonas Chernick and Diana Frances, is a nonlinear romance. JB (Chernick) is finally marrying Poppy (Tanisha Thammavongsa). Alena (Sara Canning) and Tom (Joe Pingue) arrive at the nuptials held at…
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Brothers in Arms Featured, Reviews Film Threat
You get to choose your friends, but you don’t get to choose your family. In Ibrahim Mada and Jordan Charles’ dramatic thriller Brothers in Arms, the bonds of a brotherhood weigh heavy like a hangman’s noose. Nick (Jordan Charles) and…
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Hank And Jolene Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! The romantic dramedy Hank And Jolene is screenwriter Scott Carroll’s first film. Director Derek Shimoda has been steadily working on shorts and features for decades. The film follows optimistic daydreamer Hank (Edward Buchanan), who loves his job at the…
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‘Archie’ Review — An Unforgiving Look Into Cary Grant’s Life
The Big Picture Archie provides a compelling but somewhat sterile look into the private and public life of Cary Grant, with Jason Isaacs delivering a standout performance. The series attempts to find a balance between preserving Grant's legacy and exploring…
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Back to the Future the Musical Review: 1.21 Gigawatts of Fun!
It’s been years in the making and finally in 2023 I was able to find a day to go and check out Back to the Future the Musical and now my concept of time and theatre has been changed for…
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