Uroboros Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The uroboros is a circular symbol depicting a dragon or serpent eating its own tale. This endless cycle that devours oneself is a story behind Diarmuid Donohoe’s short film, Uroboros. The film opens in 1950s Ireland as a couple, Moira…
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Meg Ryan’s Big Screen Return Is (Mostly) A Triumph
Summary Meg Ryan returns to the rom-com genre with "What Happens Later," a charming and earnest entry that showcases her talent as both an actor and director. The chemistry between Ryan and David Duchovny is palpable, and their performances bring…
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The Good Hearts Club Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Director-writer William F. Reed’s feel-good Austin film The Good Hearts Club puts a spiffy Gen-Z shine on a beloved, familiar story. Matt (Tyler Mann) is a loner struggling with nearly every aspect of life when he is hired to…
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Courtney Gets Possessed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Jono Mitchell and Madison Hatfield have teamed up together on several shorts. Now, the writing-directing duo has unleashed the feature-length Courtney Gets Possessed. The film is part family drama, part romantic comedy, and part horror. Is that too many genres…
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Can you Survive Five Nights at Freddy’s?
Five Nights at Freddy’s has been a very popular video game for the last few years. I can’t say I know too much about this game. My daughter loves it although she’s never played it, only watched famous YouTubers playing…
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Once Upon a Time in the District Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! The more threads a thriller has, the more difficult it becomes to manage them all. But, when done right, the payoff is massive. In his indie thriller, Once Upon a Time in the District, writer/director Harold Jackson III’s sizable cast…
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THE PUPPETMAN tries to tug at those strings
Michal (played by Alyson Gorske) is a college student who has some serious trauma from her childhood. Her father killed her mother and was sent to prison, all the while maintaining his innocence. He claims that he was not in…
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Banger Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I get it. As an artist, your work has to be perfect because it represents you. That’s the simple premise behind Dimitri Max’s short film, Banger. Filmmaker Max plays the protagonist, Roman. He is late turning in his latest music…
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Kalimba Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Dreams and reality blur together in Robbie Atkinson’s horror short Kalimba. Cassidy (Raiany Silva) is a young teen who has been experiencing sleep problems ever since her father brought home a mysterious Kalimba given to him by his friend. Every…
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Pain Hustlers Review: A Fumbled Crime Drama in the Sunshine State
Pain Hustlers is the new Netflix movie directed by David Yates and based on Evan Hughes‘ 2022 book. The movie promises a thrilling dive into the seedy underbelly of Central Florida’s pharmaceutical industry. With a stellar cast featuring Emily Blunt,…
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Jacob Elordi & Cailee Spaeny Stun In Sophia Coppola’s Lush Biopic
Summary Sofia Coppola's latest film, "Priscilla," beautifully explores the life of Priscilla Presley, highlighting her journey from a young girl living with her family in Germany to a woman who finds her own identity. Cailee Spaeny delivers a stunning performance…
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Home Free Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Home Free could be called inappropriate and in bad taste, but for a college parody, it has a purpose with an important message. This coming-of-age stoner, toilet humor (literally) comedy is based on real-life scenarios that director Aaron Brown and writer…
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