George Clooney’s Classical Underdog Sports Drama Is Conventional But Still Worthy Of Merit
The current, somewhat glib joke about George Clooney as a filmmaker is that he makes movies that “don’t exist,” i.e., are not made for the current cinematic zeitgeist and are often out of step with what the culture is watching…
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The Mean One Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! See beloved figures of your childhood disembowel the halls in director Steven LaMorte’s jolly Christmas horror parody The Mean One, written by Flip Kobler and Finn Kobler from a story by LaMorte. Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) and…
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‘Rebel Moon – Part One
The Big Picture Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire struggles to establish its own identity and lacks originality. The visuals and special effects in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire are impressive, showcasing Zack…
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May December Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON NETFLIX! Director Todd Haynes presents the next edition of his library of films about unusual, bizarre circumstances and behaviors and the people who created these situations. As an auteur, Haynes and his producing, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler,…
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Past Lives Review: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Explore the emotional tapestry of ‘Past Lives,’ a cinematic journey delving into the complexities of love, destiny, and relationships. Witness the brilliant performances, clever storytelling, and captivating set design in this unforgettable modern romance.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA244xewjcI[/embed]The Good:“Past Lives” emerges as a cinematic…
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The Eternal Recurrence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Eternal Recurrence is written and directed by Zeb Haradon. The filmmaker used various A.I. tools to complete the film, which is in the distinct vein of Dali and Buñuel. It’s surreal imagery wrapped in loosely connected dream scenarios. However, there…
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How to Ruin the Holidays Featured, Reviews Film Threat
How to Ruin the Holidays, directed by Arlen Konopaki, serves as a fresh, unapologetic take on the usual Christmas movie. But screenwriter Kevin Gillese still delivers a few of the classic genre tropes that keep us coming back to films…
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American Fiction Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Cord Jefferson strikes a chord (I hate myself for that) in his satirical drama, American Fiction, based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett. Jeffrey Wright plays Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a struggling author whose books are relegated…
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Flinch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Tooken. Sharkproof. Treasure Of The Black Jaguar. Cameron Van Hoy’s directorial feature-length debut, Flinch, is a far cry from the screenplays he’s known for. As opposed to comedy, this is a crime thriller. Does the filmmaker successfully jump from one…
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Chessington Winter’s Tail Review: A Festive Family Day Out
Make magical Christmas memories at Chessington World of Adventures this holiday season with their Winter Tail event, we wrapped up warm and headed down to see what the festive fuss was all about! Park Appearance Walking into Chessington for the…
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Showdown in Yesteryear Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The grizzled of this world fight against their oncoming twilight in the western fantasy feature Showdown in Yesteryear, directed by Aaron Bratcher and written by Gregory Lamberson and Tim O’Hearn. Daryl (Jeff Grennell) is a broken-down cowpoke born too late into…
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Carving the Divine Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Early on in writer-director Yujiro Seki’s Carving the Divine, it’s said that the life of a Busshi woodcarver is arduous. Even as an apprentice, there is little guidance and a surfeit of reprimand from the master carver. But inside of…
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