‘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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Review: THE CREATOR Should Have Sci-Fi Lovers Rejoice
From director/co-writer Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “Godzilla”) comes an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (John David Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance…
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A Meditation in Documentary Form Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Aethereal. Luminescent. Illusory. Directors ETA and Shanhuan Manton’s Confluence: A Meditation in Documentary Form is a powerful and entrancing music documentary. Mooring itself in the personal stories of Asian Americans and their multicultural identities, this short focuses on the introspective power of…
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Notes of Autumn Review: Charming Albeit Super Predictable
Notes of Autumn, directed by Troy Scott, is a heartwarming Hallmark film that explores themes of friendship, creativity, and romance in a charming and picturesque setting. While it offers some delightful moments and a generally warm atmosphere, it falls short…
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A Brutal, Emotional & Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Epic
Summary The Creator is a refreshing original science-fiction blockbuster that offers a visually stunning epic and a feat of original storytelling on a massive scale. The film explores themes of consciousness and the ethics of killing intelligent beings made of…
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The Creator: Gareth Edwards and John David Washington Overdeliver
Let’s dive deep into The Creator – a gorgeous ride through a world where cutting-edge technology blurs the line between memories and reality. This movie is easily my favorite John David Washington film to date. The Creator, at its core,…
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