Nia DaCosta’s Superhero Adventure Explores Revenge In A Successful But Naggingly Familiar Lark
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta isn’t a stranger to stories about the power of vengefulness or forgiveness. Her directorial debut “Little Woods” sees its protagonist (Tessa Thompson) trying to create a life when local vengeance gets in the way, while “Candyman” sees…
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Delightfully Fun MCU Entry Is A Much-Needed Return To Form
Summary The Marvels is a return to form for the MCU, capturing the goofy fun and superhero hijinks that made Marvel's best movies successful. The dynamic between the three main characters, played by Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani,…
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‘The Marvels’ Review — Oh Yeah, MCU Movies Can Be Fun!
The Big Picture The Marvels manages to provide a quick refresher on key details from previous MCU projects, allowing viewers to enjoy the film without feeling overwhelmed by the extensive backstory. The film focuses on the dynamic between Carol Danvers,…
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Freelance Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS. John Cena beats up the baddies and shoots a s**t ton of weapons and all with an ugly scowl on his face in Pierre Morel’s action/comedy Freelance. Mason Pettits (John Cena) is an ex-special forces operative who…
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The Patrolman Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! As America’s slasher epidemic enters its 45th year, we are seeing on the street newer and deadlier masked killer movies. These aren’t regulated Hollywood meat grinders. Instead, they are souped-up, stripped-down blood spillers made by renegades straight…
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Fool’s Game Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Laurence Roberts’ short film Fool’s Game, a group of university friends gather together for a game of “chess.” It’s a simple dinner party at Peter’s (Jordan Duarte) and Ava’s (Lora Burke) home with their friend, Matt (Fuad Ahmed), and…
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The Darkened Cottage Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In writer-director Benji Wragg’s short film, The Darkened Cottage, horror tackles the dark depths of the human condition in an unusual way. On this particular day, Jennifer (Anne McCaffery-French) is going about her daily gardening routine. Feeling uneasy, she has this…
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This is Gwar Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Like a geyser of blood and semen from a phallic cuttlefish, the unexpected insights keep spouting from writer-director Scott Barber’s incredible rock-doc This is Gwar. The story of a 1980s rock band comprised of alien barbarians exiled…
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Sly Review: A Gritty Tale of Stallone’s Triumphs and Tribulations
Sly delves deep into the life and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Sylvester Stallone. The film offers a comprehensive overview of Stallone’s nearly 50-year career. Sly traces the journey from a challenging childhood in Manhattan to becoming a…
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Cautionary Tale Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Cautionary Tale is a journey of healing, moving on, and acceptance told through a passionate filmmaking process. Neil Kafalas (Ted Limpert), a children’s television show host, is being sent to Bangkok to market his show to the Asian audience as part…
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Audience Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In 1970, Bruce Friedman released an off-Broadway play, The Steam Bath. In that darkly comic tour-de-force, we learn Heaven is a steam bath. All the people in the steam bath are the current occupants of Heaven. Audience, written and directed by Tom…
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‘Trolls Band Together’ Review — The Animated Franchise Has Run Its Course
The Big Picture DreamWorks Animation has recently been pushing for more dynamic-looking films that break away from generic computer animation. Trolls Band Together focuses on boy bands, particularly those from the 90s, and includes a boy band medley that will…
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