Caleb Landry Jones Almost Rescues Luc Besson’s New Film
Brent Simon is back again with another review hot out of Venice Film Festival. Check out his thoughts on Lucy Besson’s new film in this Dogman review. Luc Besson has had a career full of ups and downs. His early…
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Megalomaniac Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Between 1996 and 1997, a series of grisly murders occurred in Belgium. Body parts were found in bags strewn about the country, giving the killer the moniker The Butcher of Mons. Writer-director Karim Ouelhaj uses this as a jumping-off point…
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TIFF ’23: CONCRETE UTOPIA Explores The Absolute Worst Of Humanity In A Crisis
Concrete Utopia is a South Korean film premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 about the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in a community. The story takes a harsh look at how people give in to their basest instincts…
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Sex-Positive Hindi Comedy Shocks & Delights
Summary Director Karan Boolani delivers an engaging and deserving sex-positive movie that focuses on the everyday concerns of women in India. Bhumi Pednekar's star turn as Kanika Kapoor offers laughs and life lessons, with her comedic timing and chemistry with…
Read moreA Documentary About Unfinished Business & A Record Store Comes Together Beautifully [TIFF]
Chances are potentially relatively high that all of us, at some point or another, have abandoned a project or two that could revolve around almost any task, from upgrades to one’s home to that yet-unfinished memoir to a rusty car…
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‘Poolman’ Review – Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut Sinks
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist. Between Charlie Chaplin, Clint Eastwood, and Ben Affleck, it’s no secret…
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‘Aggro Dr1ft’ Review – Harmony Korine’s Infrared Eyesore
With a film like Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft, it is important to take it on its own terms. There is a good chance that many will see it, grow more than a little frustrated with what he is doing, and…
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I Want to Work with the Duplass Brothers Featured, Reviews Film Threat
If you want to fulfill your dreams, just put it out there into the magical ether. That’s exactly the story of writer-director-star Drew Horton’s I Want to Work with the Duplass Brothers. In their attempt to live the Hollywood dream, Drew…
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Well Crafted But Too Tightly Focused
Brent Simon brings us his thoughts on the brand new Michael Mann biopic as he feels the documentary is well crafted but perhaps too tightly focused. Check out the full Ferrari review below. The name Ferrari conjures, even for automative…
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An Inspirational True Story That Doesn’t Go Beyond
Summary A Million Miles Away is a heartfelt biopic that showcases José Hernández's perseverance and the toll his dreams of becoming an astronaut take on his family. While the film lacks depth in exploring José's inner life and relationships, Michael…
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A Haunting in Venice Review: A Poirot Sequel That Treads the Shadows
Kenneth Branagh‘s portrayal of Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, has been a mixed bag for fans and critics alike. With A Haunting in Venice, Branagh reprises his role for the third time, following Murder on the Orient Express…
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‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 Review
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. After two long years, The Morning Show is finally back —…
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