My Old School Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! To the world, the story of Brandon Lee (not that one) is quite unremarkable, but in Glasgow, Scotland, it’s a story so infamous that its citizens still talk about it. Jono McLoed’s My Old School tells the incredible…
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Bunco Babes Featured, Reviews Film Threat
When we look back on our lives, it’s the friends we’ve made and the time spent together that we most fondly recall. Director Kevin Bible and writer Mike Hayes’ short film, Bunco Babes, is the story of one such group of…
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Cici’s Sonata Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written by director Brandon T. Bailey and star Liana Marie Zaino, Cici’s Sonata is a glimpse into how trauma can affect a person years down the line. Promising young pianist Ciana (Zaino) is prepping for an audition, but the pressure…
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Unpacking Featured, Reviews Film Threat
More of a comedy than a drama but wholly about drama, Unpacking is a film by and for women that everyone should appreciate. If all that sounds tangled, it’s because that’s the point. Directors Alexandra Clayton and Michal Sinnott’s Unpacking…
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Creep Box Featured, Reviews Film Threat
What would you do to contact a loved one who has passed on? Would it bring closure or further one’s descent down the grief spiral? These questions lie at the heart of Creep Box by writer-director Patrick Biesemans. Dr. Caul (Geoffrey Cantor)…
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A Happy Day Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Kurdish director-writer Hisham Zaman’s A Happy Day is a darkly comedic and often poignant tale of teen refugees waiting to move on with their lives. Hamid (Salah Qadi), Aras (Ravand Ali Taha), and Ismail (Mohamed Salah) are housed in a…
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Bring Her To Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Bring Her To Me is the modern iteration of the sexy supernatural thriller. You know, the kind that producer Charles Band has gone back to time and again a la Netherworld or Castle Eros. Hesitation and trepidation appear before the…
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Holy Frit Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN NEW YORK! Holy Frit opens with artist Tim Carey working a mild-mannered job at Judson Studios. When offered the opportunity of a lifetime, Carey puts his charisma to good use, swinging himself a gig designing the largest stained glass window…
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The Art of Spain Rodriguez Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Susan Stern’s documentary on her late husband, Spain Rodriguez, is an homage to a man of talent and conviction. For anyone who has ever had a connection to comic books, Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez will…
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A Suspenseful Drama With A Stunning Lead Performance
Summary "The Teacher's Lounge" is an intense and thrilling school-based drama that explores the lack of trust between students and teachers. The film builds tension and suspense masterfully, focusing on the fallout of the crime rather than the actual perpetrator.…
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Vishal Bhardwaj’s KHUFIYA Falls Short Of Being A Great Spy Thriller
Vishal Bhardwaj is a filmmaker I trust explicitly. He has had some of the best movies that have redefined storytelling in the Hindi Film Industry. From his adaptations of Shakespeare to his original films, he’s an auteur filmmaker, and his…
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Showtime’s Romance Lets Down Too Many Characters
The Big Picture Fellow Travelers sheds light on the echoes of homophobia and the lasting impact it has on individuals and relationships. Starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, this historical romance series focuses on their characters' years-long relationship. The series…
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