Category: Reviews
Miranda’s Victim Review: A Glimpse Into Personal Triumph
Miranda’s Victim Review: A Glimpse Into Personal Triumph

Michelle Danner‘s biographical crime drama, Miranda’s Victim, delves into the harrowing tale of Patricia “Trish” Weir, a courageous survivor whose life was forever altered by a traumatic incident in 1963. The film, starring Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Andy Garcia, Donald…

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Eddie Alcazar Has Made 2023’s Weirdest & Bravest Films
Eddie Alcazar Has Made 2023’s Weirdest & Bravest Films

Summary Divinity is visually stunning and showcases a unique blend of classic sci-fi motifs with a new perspective on the genre. The plot of Divinity may be straightforward, but the film's fast editing and overall eccentricity might not appeal to…

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Eddie Alcazar’s Hallucinatory Sci-Fi Head-Trip Is A Rapturous Ecstasy & Experimental Game Changer
Eddie Alcazar’s Hallucinatory Sci-Fi Head-Trip Is A Rapturous Ecstasy & Experimental Game Changer

There’s so much to unpack in “Divinity,” the new gonzo, sci-fi-ish hallucinatory mindf*ck from filmmaker Eddie Alcazar, a director, writer, producer, and game developer who makes his feature-length debut with this bold, experimental new work. For one, Steven Soderbergh is…

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Garden City, Kansas Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Garden City, Kansas Featured, Reviews Film Threat

There is a good chance you have not heard nor know much about the titular city of writer-director Bob Hurst’s Garden City, Kansas. It is known to be one of the more diverse places in Kansas. It is also infamous for…

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Dangerous Waters Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Dangerous Waters Featured, Reviews Film Threat

There’s no moral or higher purpose to be gleaned from John Barr’s campy thriller Dangerous Waters. Most of the dopiness feels unintentional; intermittently, I felt as if the filmmaker were aware of the hilarity and nonsensical progression of writer Mark…

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Just as Impressive at the Movies
Just as Impressive at the Movies

In the opening moments of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift, talking to the sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, says that the crowd makes her feel powerful. By just pointing her finger, Swift makes segments of the…

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Ronan & Mescal Are Perfect In Compelling, Visually Moving Drama
Ronan & Mescal Are Perfect In Compelling, Visually Moving Drama

Summary Foe offers a unique take on the failing marriage narrative by incorporating climate change and AI, creating an intimate story that breaks away from typical futuristic elements. The film's visuals are both breathtaking and devastating, capturing the desolate landscape…

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Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper Conducts a Cinematic Symphony
Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper Conducts a Cinematic Symphony

Maestro is a cinematic masterpiece that unveils the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, an iconic figure in the world of classical music. Directed by Bradley Cooper, who also delivers a stellar performance as Bernstein, this film offers a mesmerizing…

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Disney+’s R.L. Stine Adaptation Never Comes to Life
Disney+’s R.L. Stine Adaptation Never Comes to Life

“How do we get you to stop with this ghost nonsense?” This line, which comes relatively early on in the rebooted Disney+ and Hulu series Goosebumps, is one that feels more revealing than it perhaps intended to be. Already a…

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It’s Waitress Vs.  The Bad Guys In This Well-Paced Thriller [Stiges/Beyond Fest]
It’s Waitress Vs.  The Bad Guys In This Well-Paced Thriller [Stiges/Beyond Fest]

The best thrillers don’t need much to deliver an effective blow. Some might utilize a single cast member, others a small group. Some may restrict the setting, while others might move around a bit. “Last Straw” fits into the overall…

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Book One Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Book One Featured, Reviews Film Threat

A sophisticated hitman retires from his career of eliminating people, except there’s one more job. ICEMAN: Book One is a film noir mystery thriller with twists and turns you may not see coming. When Ice’s childhood druggy friend Mikey asks…

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‘Scavengers Reign’ Review — A Beautifully Animated Sci-Fi Epic
‘Scavengers Reign’ Review — A Beautifully Animated Sci-Fi Epic

Though there are plenty of strong animated shows that have been made for adults over the decades, only a select few great ones have managed to become truly engrossing. Much of this comes down to how the large majority are…

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