The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! The Hunger Games presented a bold and wonderful alternate future history of America. Panem, the country that rises out of the ashes of our current republic, is a fractious collection of districts. The trilogy from some years…
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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Review: Unneeded but Worth Watching
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes snuck past plenty of casual fans of The Hunger Games when Suzanne Collins’ novel was released in May of 2020. The world may have been too busy dealing with our own world events, but…
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Saltburn Review | Flickreel
There’s a point in Saltburn where a character says that they “loved” and “hated” somebody else, going back and forth. This reflects the experience of watching the film. Some will adore Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, others will walk out, and…
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‘Squid Game – The Challenge’ Review — Netflix Reality Show Needs to Be Eliminated
The Big Picture Squid Game: The Challenge is a shameless and opportunistic attempt by Netflix to capitalize on the success of the original series, with no respect for the creator's vision or themes. The reality show is cruel, exploitative, and…
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Summoning The Spirit Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A traumatic event can cause untold suffering in those it affects, requiring time to heal the soul and the mind. A spiritual retreat is the setting for the surprisingly visceral Summoning the Spirit. Co-written by Zach Carter and director Jon Garcia,…
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“Ariel: Back to Buenos Aries” (2023): What is Family?
“Ariel: Back to Buenos Aries” is a captivating story of a brother and sister returning to their birthplace, Argentina, for the first time as adults. Soon immersed in the glimmering tango clubs of Buenos Aires, they come to uncover long-kept…
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Wish Review | Flickreel
After ruling Hollywood for over a decade, Disney has endured a mostly underwhelming year among critics and moviegoers. The fact that this box office slump coincides with Disney’s 100th anniversary only adds to the disappointment. Thankfully, Disney is rounding out…
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Your Lucky Day Review: A Gripping Yet Flawed Thriller
Director Daniel Brown‘s Your Lucky Day is a high-octane action thriller that plunges audiences into a high-stakes, tension-filled narrative set against the backdrop of a deadly lottery ticket dispute. With a talented ensemble cast led by the late Angus Cloud,…
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Maestro Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I could easily see people not liking Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic, Maestro. It pays homage to cinema of the 50s, 60s, and 70s and boasts a sweeping orchestral score of Bernstein’s best and all the markings of the American…
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Fun Even With a Weakened Line-Up
It’s back again in its traditional Australian setting but with a much weakened line-up how does the show still hold up throughout its debut episode? Here’s our I’m A Celebrity 2023 review. I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is…
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Napoleon Review | Flickreel
Napoleon is a natural fit for a historical epic, but the legendary military leader has never been able to conquer cinema the same way he almost conquered the world. 1954’s Désirée starring Marlon Brando as Napoleon has been largely forgotten.…
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Golden Vanity Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The vodka glitters in the starlight as the bottle smashes against the wall of memorabilia in the one-woman dream factory demolition derby Golden Vanity, directed by Max Abram. On April 10th, 1967, in Los Angeles, a radio announcer (Richard Riehle)…
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