Starve Acre Featured, Reviews Film Threat
BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! There is something phantasmal within director Daniel Kokotajlo’s Starve Acre, a nudging and barging from other entities that goes on while you watch. A piece of Hereditary will float into view, or a scene…
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A Well-Rounded Cast Elevates Average Western
Summary Butcher's Crossing is a solid film with below average script, but the character dynamics and cinematography make it engaging. The film's cinematography, particularly the portrayal of the American West, is one of its most captivating aspects. While Butcher's Crossing…
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A Common Sequence Featured, Reviews Film Threat
BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! There are two pairs of hands on the tiller here. According to the credits, this is directed by Mike Gibisser and Mary Helen Clarke. It is unusual, and it’s frustrating because I really loved…
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Burr’s Directorial Debut Has Plenty Of Jokes But Little Laughs
Summary Standup comedian Bill Burr's directorial debut, "Old Dads," is packed with secular and offensive jokes that often overstay their welcome. The film focuses on the angry old guy archetype who is frustrated with the changing times, but this tired…
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Thalapathy Vijay Stars As “Leo”: Hear The Lion Roar!
“Meowing Time Is Over. It’s Time To Roar!” Dear audience, do not miss this exclusive post of mine! This is my review of the star-studded South Indian action-thriller “Leo” which was released in theaters on October 19, 2023. Starring the…
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Season 8 Part 2 Review — Morgan Is Deeply Missed
When reviewing the perilous yet promising first part of the final season of Fear the Walking Dead, it was a different world for The Walking Dead. Neither The Walking Dead: Dead City or The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon had been…
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Sick Girl: A Lukewarm Comedy Adventure
In the world of comedy, timing and execution are paramount. Sick Girl, the feature directorial debut of Jennifer Cram, attempts to navigate the convoluted world of friendship, deception, and consequences. Starring Nina Dobrev, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, and Stephanie…
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Restore Point Featured, Reviews Film Threat
TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Science fiction films tend to surround a central, fantastical conceit that drives their entire narrative. For Blade Runner, it’s replicants. For Minority Report, it’s pre-cognition. For writer-director Robert Hloz’s Restore Point, it is the “backing up” and…
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Old Dads Review: A Stale Comedy Misfire
Old Dads, the directorial debut of Bill Burr, fails to deliver on its promising premise. The film, co-written by Burr and Ben Tishler, stars Burr himself alongside Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine. The trio portrays three aging buddies who find…
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Killers of the Flower Moon Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! Moving his way from Netflix to Apple, Martin Scorsese is back with yet another three-and-a-half-hour epic. Based on the novel by Dad Grann, Killers of the Flower Moon recounts the story of the systematic murders of the Osage Indigenous…
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The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra Featured, Reviews Film Threat
After overcoming our fear of monsters under the bed, it turns out we need to watch out for the bed itself in South Korean writer-director Syeyoung Park’s screen-smashing debut, The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra. Some of the actors who appear in this…
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All Happy Families Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Haroula Rose co-wrote All Happy Families with Coburn Gross. The comedic drama details a turbulent few days in the lives of the Landrys. Graham (Josh Radnor) is searching for that big break in acting, though there is interest in a script…
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