Nocturne’ Review — Spin-off Offers a Promising Start
When Netflix first released Castlevania, it brought to life a beloved video game franchise with stunning animation and a star-studded voice cast. It was a slick series that capitalized on the fantastical nature of the game without sacrificing any of…
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Flora and Son Review | Flickreel
When you hear the name John Carney, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Most would say, “music.” For me, the word that best sums up the themes of Carney’s movies is “connection.” Of course, “music” and “connection” are…
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Grumpy Old Santa Review: A Heartwarming Comedy with Some Hiccups
Jay Dee Walters’ Grumpy Old Santa is a comedy film that attempts to blend heartwarming drama with uproarious humor. Starring Glenn Morshower as Nic, a devoted family man who finds himself navigating the tricky waters of dating after his wife…
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Bloody Horror Comedy Is Genuinely Fun
Summary "There's Something in the Barn" is a genuinely funny horror Christmas comedy that strikes a balance between ridiculousness and gore, making it an entertaining watch. The film's engaging cast, who are all in on the joke, and its blend…
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‘Starstruck’ Season 3 Review — Rose Matafeo’s Hilariously Bittersweet Rom-Com
Few comedy shows have found their precise niche over the last three years as skillfully as Starstruck. The BBC series created by Rose Matafeo (a verified triple threat who both stars and co-writes the episodes alongside Alice Snedden and Nic…
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‘The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar’ Review — Wes Anderson Is Still Grand
Wes Anderson began his career with shorts. Four years before making his feature debut with 1996’s Bottle Rocket, the idea first started as a short starring two then-unknown actors, Owen and Luke Wilson. As Anderson’s career and ambitions have both…
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One of the Best Films of the Franchise
After the first UK premiere screenings of Saw X the embargo has been lifted and we can now bring you our thoughts on the tenth instalment of my favourite franchise. Here is our official Saw X review for you guys…
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Fioretta Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN FESTIVALS! Matthew Mishory’s documentary, Fioretta, follows Randy Schoenberg and his son Joey on a journey that covers over 500 years of the Schoenberg family history. Randy is the grandson of composer Arnold Schoenberg and a top litigator based…
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TIFF 2023: THE MOVIE EMPEROR Is A Meta Commentary On Pursuit Of Pop Culture Relevancy
The Movie Emperor premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to a packed theatre. The Andy Lau starring movie is hilariously ridiculous at times, while also striking a positive emotional chord with those in my screening during the Fest. But…
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A Refreshing Time Loop Comedy With Heart & A Great Ensemble Cast
Summary River is a unique and entertaining time loop movie that knows when to speed up and when to slow down, offering a refreshing take on a well-worn premise. The film cleverly shifts between different characters, preventing it from becoming…
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Gareth Edwards’ Familiar Pastiche Of Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Is Epic, Intimate & Ponders A.I.’s Humanity
A familiar mélange and pastiche of sci-fi-tropes you’ve seen and felt before, filmmaker Gareth Edwards’ science-fiction drama, “The Creator,” is recognizable but, nonetheless, largely compelling— skillfully understanding the crucial balance of blockbuster scale and grounding character intimacy. Its intriguing examination…
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‘Gen V’ Review — ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Finds New Superhero Strength
Take all the copious amounts of superpowered mayhem, blood, guts, sex, politics, and satire of The Boys and inject it into a college setting. It seems like a natural fit, right? That's the formula that makes Gen V, the first…
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