Wonka Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! With Wonka, director/co-writer Paul King and co-writer Simon Farnaby present a delightful musical exploring the origins of Roald Dahl’s mysterious and beloved chocolatier. As the story begins, Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives on a steamer to make his…
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Emanuelle’s Revenge (Do Ut Des) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Emmanuelle Arsan’s erotic tale of Italian journalist, Emmenuelle, lives on in the sexy thriller, Emanuelle’s Revenge (Do Ut Des). Our tale opens with a traumatized model, Francesca (Ilaria Loriga), wandering the streets of Millan just before jumping off a bridge.…
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King Crimson at 50 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Formed in 1969, King Crimson’s eclectic blend of jazz, metal, psychedelic, and progressive rock has garnered legions of cult-like fans for generations. Documentarian Toby Amies looks at the band 50 years on from their debut and focuses on the here…
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Breaker’s Law Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The western or “oaters,” as they were affectionately known back in the day, were one of the first film genres in early Hollywood and had a long run as the premier genre. Television saw growth through shows like Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Wagon Train, launching many…
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Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget Review
Summary Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget captures the magic of the original with a strong voice cast and hilarious supporting characters. The animation stays true to the original while also appealing to younger audiences, making it a blast overall.…
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Barbie Dominates Critics Choice Awards Nominations with 18 Nods Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the much-anticipated film category nominees for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, and it’s clear that independent filmmakers and lovers of creative storytelling have reason to celebrate. In a year where Hollywood’s big-budget…
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George Clooney Directs A Hollow, Passive, Emotionless Sports Biopic
Summary The Boys in the Boat is a visually appealing film with a moving score, but it lacks personality and emotion, making it hard to get invested in the characters' stories. The rowing scenes in the film are engaging and…
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It’s A Wonderful Knife Review
It’s A Wonderful Knife Synopsis: One year after Winnie saves her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, her life is less than wonderful. When an aurora appears in the sky, she makes a wish that she was never…
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‘The Delinquents’ Review — A Twisty Heist Movie Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
The Big Picture The Delinquents is a unique heist film that focuses more on the aftermath than the actual heist itself. The film deconstructs and pieces together its story, resulting in a transcendent and revealing exploration of the heist genre.…
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Finestkind Review: Jenna Ortega’s Charm Can’t Save This Dull Film
Finestkind, directed by Brian Helgeland and boasting a robust cast of actors like Ben Foster, Toby Wallace, Tommy Lee Jones, and Ismael Cruz Córdova, tries to masquerade as an invigorating crime thriller with undertones of familial bonds. While it aims…
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It’s A Wonderful Knife Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON SHUDDER! A Christmas classic is retrofitted with a taste for blood in director Tyler MacIntyre’s high-concept holiday horror It’s A Wonderful Knife. It’s Christmas in Angel Falls, and no one could be happier than trusty developer Henry Waters (Justin…
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‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review — George Clooney Should Stick To Acting
The Big Picture George Clooney's latest film, The Boys in the Boat, lacks personality and fails to leave a mark like his previous directorial efforts. There is little care or attention given to the characters, leaving minimal sense of their…
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