Into The Weeds Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Into The Weeds seeks to answer this question: “Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer?” The filmmaker follows Dewayne Johnson, a landscaper who discovers a rash on his knee after getting…
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The Irritable Heart Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Richard Poller’s documentary, The Irritable Heart, brings awareness to the issue of PTSD in the military. The writer-director tells the tragic story of how we as a society continue to discard our veterans, especially when we have the tools to…
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‘Doctor Who – The Giggle’ Review — A Surprising Knockout of a Special
Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who's third and final 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle." The Big Picture "The Giggle" serves as a series finale, wrapping up David Tennant's story as the Fourteenth Doctor and setting the stage…
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Peacock Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Peacock (Pou) is the feature-length debut of co-writer/director Jaco Minnaar and the first screenplay by David Cornwell. The South African set gothic horror film stars Tarryn Wyngaard as Anna, a young woman who grew up under the oppressive nature of…
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This Land Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! Saying this country is divided is just a step away from being cliché. Nonetheless, there is truth behind the sentiment. The dangerous path we’re walking down is this willingness to place ourselves and others into categories of…
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The Breach Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS 2023 NOMINEE! The Breach is set in a small town wherein Sheriff John (Allan Hawco) is preparing to leave for a job in the big city. Yes, apparently, even in the 21st century, screenwriters Nick Cutter and Ian…
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Uneven Performances & Poor Dialogue Color The Horror Experience
Summary The Sacrifice Game starts strong but falls short of its promise. Average for Shudder, but a slog for newcomers. Stylish with solid production value, but performances are hit or miss. The cast tries to make campy horror work. The…
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Cabin Fever’ Review — Greg Heffley Returns
The Big Picture Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever capture elements of the franchise that were ignored in the live-action films, thanks to novel series creator Jeff Kinney's involvement. The animation allows for a flawed protagonist, depicting Greg…
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Glass Eyes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Daniel Meyers’ short film, Glass Eyes, falls right into the wheelhouse of why the zombie genre is so popular. During the zombie apocalypse, people are forced to make life-saving decisions, and those choices can have severe consequences. Brian May and…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Review: Another Lame Entry
The seventh installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, Cabin Fever, directed by Luke Cormican, attempts to capture the holiday spirit. This time, it’s with a tale centered around Greg Heffley’s misadventures during the winter break. However,…
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Phenomenal Writing Elevates This Complex Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
Summary Concrete Utopia is an intense thriller with a complete understanding of the subject matter. The film explores the theme of survival of the fittest and delves into character dynamics and class. Lee Byung-hun delivers a standout performance, while Park…
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‘Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros’ Review — A Master Cooks a Cinematic Feast
The Big Picture Wiseman's latest documentary, Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros, is a masterwork that captures the intricacies of a Michelin 3-star restaurant in Central France. The film explores the legacy and potential changes that may come to the restaurant, focusing…
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