Boy Makes Girl Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Love is a risky prospect, and these risks are explored in Mark Elias and Mark David’s feature film, Boy Makes Girl. Aaron (Mark Elias) is a brilliant software programmer for a dating app company…and the NRA. Part of his brilliance…
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Bernice, Too Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Bernice, Too, directed by Rick Passmore and Jon Bristol, is a lot of things at once: a story of two friends experiencing the world; a farcical take on directionless arthouse films; an extended meditation on how…
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Suitable Flesh Featured, Reviews Film Threat
How does Joe Lynch’s trademark style fit into an H.P. Lovecraft story? Well, Dennis Paoli’s script for Suitable Flesh is full of the dark humor, sex appeal, action, and macabre antics that are the director’s staples. So, is this horror…
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Night of the Hunted Review: A Pulsating Thrill Ride
Franck Khalfoun’s Night of the Hunted catapults the audience into the heart-pounding depths of a sinister game where survival is the only rule. From the opening scene to the nail-biting climax, the film grips the viewer with an unrelenting intensity…
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Dicks: The Musical Review – Unfunny, Annoying Film With A Couple Of Bright Spots
Summary "Dicks: The Musical" is a bizarre and outrageous film that tries too hard to be funny and ends up feeling contrived and forced. Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally deliver standout performances in a film that lacks heart and memorable…
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Trolls Band Together Review: A Colorful Yet Forgettable Journey
Trolls Band Together had all the ingredients to be an entertaining addition to the Trolls franchise—a star-studded cast, vibrant animation, and a promising premise. However, despite its colourful facade and catchy musical numbers, the film fails to capture the magic…
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‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Review — Get Swept Up in Netflix’s Bold and Bloody Animated Revenge Saga
You can tell in every minute of Blue Eye Samurai that husband and wife duo Michael Green and Amber Noizumi have a vast knowledge of and passion for samurai films. The confidence and excitement radiate on screen throughout the first…
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The Other Zoey Review: A Decently Charming Rom-Com
When it comes to romantic comedies, finding a fresh and inventive angle is a challenge. The Other Zoey, directed by Sara Zandieh and penned by Matt Tabak, ventures into this well-trodden territory with a unique premise that promises to deliver…
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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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