Santa Isn’t Real Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Writer/director Zac Locke’s solstice slasher Santa Isn’t Real hits you like a snow globe upside the head. On Christmas Eve, Nikki (Kaya Coleman) sits by the fireplace having a drink. Her boyfriend, Nathan (Trey Anderson), sends her a saucy…
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The Color Purple Review: A Must Watch Cinematic Event
Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey) and her children, Celie (Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut, reprising her 2005 role from Broadway) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Colman…
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The Color Purple Review | Flickreel
Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of The Color Purple is about as perfect as a movie can get. Draped in a harsh yet inviting aesthetic, Spielberg crafted a sincere story of sisterhood propelled by flawless casting and an angelic score. It’s a…
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Run, Don’t Walk To See This Gorgeous, Soulful Musical Adaptation
Summary The Color Purple is a heartwarming and soulful musical adaptation, maintaining the essence of the story while adding fresh elements from the Broadway show. The film explores the journey of Celie, a woman who finds strength and love in…
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‘The Color Purple’ Review — Musical Update Loses Some of the Story’s Power
The Big Picture The Color Purple's adaptation to a musical format is a celebration of life and a reminder that change is possible. The bolder and more extroverted characters, such as Sofia and Shug Avery, work best in the musical…
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Timeless Tale, Fresh Palette: The Color Purple 2023 Unveiled
In the vibrant cinematic tapestry of “The Color Purple 2023,” director Blitz Bazawule expertly reweaves a timeless tale. Starring powerhouse performers like Taraji P. Henson and the incomparable Danielle Brooks, this remake digs into the emotional hues of a classic.…
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The Problem With People Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Problem With People shines a spotlight on the problem with Hollywood today. Story is sacrificed for messaging. Laughter is substituted with clapter. Talent is wasted. But, hey, if you’re a fan of enjoying the first two acts of a…
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The Iron Claw Review | Flickreel
Wrestling is real. Sure, the routines may be preordained with a story that’s essentially a soap opera. That doesn’t mean the physical toll is fake, however. The Iron Claw is just as much about the mental toll. If you’re familiar…
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Date Nights Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The idea that film is art can often fly straight over our heads. Chris M. Rutledge’s short film, Date Nights, is art, and it’s very personal, too. Michael (Jerrel O’Neal) is “dressed to the nines” for his weekly date night…
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American Fiction Review | Flickreel
Has Hollywood “solved” its diversity problem? The optimistic answer is that the industry has taken the first steps. The protagonist of American Fiction might argue that nothing has changed. While we are seeing more portrayals of “the Black experience,” most…
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Zack Snyder’s Overwrought Space Opera Is Exhaustingly Turgid
Having already made a sizeable TV mark with popular franchises like “Stranger Things” and “Squid Games,” Netflix obviously wants its own in-house epic “Avatar” or “Dune” sci-fi blockbuster franchise for the cinema (irony not lost here). Having made a home…
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Bloody Frickin Mary Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Bloody Frickin Mary is a horror-comedy written and directed by Chad Hendricks. The film follows virtuous Mitzy (Aniyah Thomas), whose boyfriend Bobby (Joshua Newkirk) spreads lies about their sex life to improve his status among his friends. As if that…
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