Cassandro Review: A Wrestling Journey of Identity and Resilience
Roger Ross Williams‘ narrative directorial debut, Cassandro, tells the compelling and inspiring story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler from El Paso, Texas, who transforms into the flamboyant and resilient lucha libre sensation, Cassandro. The film explores themes of identity,…
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Reptile Featured, Reviews Film Threat
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Grant Singer is one of the top music video directors, having worked with The Weekend, Sam Smith, Lorde, and Taylor Swift, to name a few. His first feature, Netflix’s Reptile, opens strong, with the song Angel…
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A Forgotten Women’s World Cup Is Fodder For An Adequate, But Winning Sports Doc [TIFF]
It’s odd to think that there once existed a time when the mere idea of women participating in a World Cup match was, to say the least, seen by some as farfetched; indeed, as the 1960s faded into a new…
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Kaitlyn Dever Anchors Daringly Creative Genre Movie
Summary "No One Will Save You" is a daring and creative genre film that invites audiences to participate in the ongoing conversation of movie genres. Kaitlyn Dever delivers a captivating performance as Brynn, a character who grows and evolves throughout…
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‘The Continental’ Review — ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Stands Alone
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist.The John Wick franchise has become the pinnacle of modern American action.…
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‘One Life’ Review — Anthony Hopkins Leads Powerful True Story
"Don't start what you can't finish." In One Life, protagonist Nicky Winton (the younger version played by Johnny Flynn and an older version played by Anthony Hopkins) hears this advice before embarking on his most altruistic mission: saving Jewish children…
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Flora and Son Review: A Heartfelt Melody of Connection
John Carney, the director renowned for his ability to capture the essence of music and the human experience, returns to the screen with Flora and Son, his first film since the critically acclaimed Sing Street (2016). While it may not…
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Lincoln The Musical Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writers-directors-stars Artie Brennan and Anthony Giordano’s Lincoln The Musical is a raucous comedy send-up of the entertainment industry. It specifically focuses on the creation of a Broadway musical. Since Hamilton is a mega-hit, Broadway producers decide to cash in on the trend and produce…
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Michael Peña’s Astronaut Drama Never Quite Lifts Off Above Cliché
“Rudy.” “Miracle.” “Eddie The Eagle.” “Invincible.” This small handful of films may admittedly all share a common theme revolving around sports. Still, more importantly, they tell true stories about underdogs with a dream, which can be found throughout many other related efforts over…
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‘Alice & Jack’ Review — Domhnall Gleeson & Andrea Riseborough Deserve Better
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist.Love can be agonizing, but that doesn’t mean stories about it should…
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‘The Critic’ Review — Ian McKellen Is Deliciously Vile
It is somewhat meta to criticize a film about a critic, particularly one who embraces vicious words and a peculiar style to maintain his readership. In The Critic, Ian McKellen plays Jimmy Erskine, a consolidated theater reviewer for The Daily…
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The Hunt for Veerappan Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON NETFLIX! It’s always fascinating to learn about notorious villains in other countries, as it is a lens to humanity that has a bizarre connection to all of us. In the docu-series, The Hunt for Veerappan, director Selvamani Selvaraj presents…
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