Trust In Love Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Every movie has a running time. Some rare films instead have a surfing time, where one event flows seamlessly into another while climbing higher and higher. The tremendous divorce drama Trust In Love is one of the rare ones. Directed…
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‘Thanksgiving’ Review — Eli Roth’s Holiday Horror Is a Gory Blast
The Big Picture Thanksgiving has been overlooked in the horror genre, but Eli Roth's film Thanksgiving brings the holiday into the slasher genre in bloody fashion. The film uses the backdrop of a Black Friday riot to set up the…
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Hemisphere Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I have to say that what’s great about Chris Maes’ sci-fi thriller, Hemisphere, is that sci-fi is firmly in the hands of independent filmmakers. We find ourselves in the far distant future in a space station on the dark side…
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Ridley Scott’s Epic Turns Out To Be A Tedious & Grandiose Comedy
It's official — 2023 may be the year of the bratty man-child. From Mark Ruffalo in Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos' strange masterpiece, to Jacob Elordi as Elvis in Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, a slew of high-profile men have played absolute terrors…
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Journey to Bethlehem Review: A Melodic Take on a Timeless Tale
Directed by Adam Anders, Journey to Bethlehem strides into the realm of Christian cinema with a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary musicality. With a stellar cast led by Milo Manheim and Fiona Palomo as Joseph and Mary, respectively, the…
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‘Quantum Cowboys’ Review — Lily Gladstone Leads Another Must-See Western
The Big Picture Lily Gladstone delivers another great performance in the animated Western Quantum Cowboys, showcasing her comedic chops and emotional gravitas. The film is a vibrant and absurd work of art, incorporating various styles like hand-drawn animation, oil paintings,…
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‘Napoleon’ Review — Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix Blow Up History
The Big Picture Ridley Scott's Napoleon is a monumental film that showcases the scale and grandiosity we've never seen from the director before. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a commanding performance as Napoleon, portraying the character's brilliance on the battlefield and his…
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Hanging Gardens (Janain mualaqa) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Hanging Gardens (Janain mualaqa) is the feature-length debut of writer-director Ahmed Yassin Aldaradji. The drama, set in Baghdad’s dumps, was co-written with Margaret Glover. These trash dunes, locally referred to as the hanging gardens, play home to the poverty-stricken who eke…
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The Killer Review: A Skillful Dance of Action and Morality
David Fincher‘s The Killer is a gripping action thriller that not only showcases the director’s penchant for intense storytelling but also offers a fresh take on the hitman genre. With a stellar performance by Michael Fassbender in the title role…
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Neptune Frost Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Prepare for your head to eat itself as you watch the cult masterpiece Neptune Frost by directors Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman. Written by beloved poet Williams, the movie’s set in near future Rwanda, where Matalusa (Bertrand Ninteretse “Kaya…
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When Evil Lurks Review: A Darkly Disturbing Supernatural Horror
Demián Rugna‘s When Evil Lurks delves deep into the realms of psychological horror, weaving a chilling narrative that seamlessly blends the supernatural with the psychological. This international co-production between Argentina and the United States offers a unique take on the…
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Slick But Soulless Production Still Appeals To Kids
Summary The central theme of Trolls Band Together is the importance of family, which is portrayed in a not-so-subtle manner throughout the movie. While the animation and new character designs are visually appealing, the movie lacks creativity and fails to…
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