Trinity’s Triumph Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I’m not Catholic, but I know as much as the average layperson. The thought of becoming a priest is very foreign to me, and I have many questions. Michael J. Wickham’s Catholic adventure, Trinity’s Triumph, answers quite a few of those…
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The Santa Summit Review: A So-So Christmas Rom-Com
The holiday season often ushers in a slew of romantic comedies, each attempting to capture the magic of Christmas. In the case of The Santa Summit, directed by Jeff Beesley, the film aspires to be a delightful addition to the…
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‘Please Don’t Destroy — The Treasure of Foggy Mountain’ Review
The Big Picture The Treasure of Foggy Mountain feels like a series of sketches stitched together, which can be hit or miss, but mostly works. The film showcases the strengths and weaknesses of each member of the Please Don't Destroy…
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‘The Treasure Of Foggy Mountain’ Has LOL Moments, But Is Largely An Absurdist Mess
Even before they turned up on “Saturday Night Live,” taking over the Digital Shorts duty from the Lonely Island trio—which is still the best element of ‘SNL’ these days—the comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin…
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Blow Up My Life Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Blow Up My Life, written and directed by Abigail Horton and Ryan Dickie, follows Jason (Jason Selvig), a hotshot coder at a big tech company. After a bender ends with a TikTok video of him snorting cocaine, he is summarily…
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‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Review — A Netflix Anime With an Identity Crisis
The Big Picture Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an anime adaptation of the popular comic series and film, offering a new spin on the story with its own unique style and elements from the original comics. The series shifts the…
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Loved Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A man talks himself into the most unspeakable act in DJ Higgins’ dark thriller, Loved. Joseph Sernio plays Harold, a distraught husband who just found out his wife is having an affair. It’s just Harold in his truck yelling…screaming at…
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Brandy Is A Joy To Watch In A Bland Holiday Flick
Summary Best. Christmas. Ever! is a serviceable Christmas movie on Netflix, with soft chuckles, tears, and sentimentality. Brandy's performance is a highlight, and there's even a musical number. The story emphasizes the risks of projecting insecurities onto others. Charlotte's self-critical…
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Lemon Tree Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Lemon Tree is writer-director Rachel Walden’s second short film. The drama starts at a Halloween carnival where a young boy (Gordon Rocks) is having fun on the rides. The Son and his Dad (Charlie Chaspooley Robinson) then decide to play one…
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Eisenberg Is Excellent In Impactful But Fatally Flawed Movie
Summary Manodrome lacks the depth and social commentary found in movies like Taxi Driver and Fight Club due to its lack of voiceover narration. Jesse Eisenberg's performance as Ralphie, a character struggling with his identity, is a standout in the…
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Mukbanger Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Mukbanger is an almost 17-minute-long drama directed by Hugo Becker. Becker co-wrote the film with Sarah Malléon. The titular word comes from South Korea and means “eating broadcast.” Mukbangers consume vast quantities of food in short order to delight their fanbase.…
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Elizabeth Debicki Offers Nuance Even When The Show Struggles For Subtlety [Part 1]
Art often imitates life (and vice versa), and the rumor and speculation swirling before a new season of “The Crown” is released rivals the attention received by the figures it portrays. Outrage about potential storylines hits fever-pitch heights as we…
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