Piglady Review: A Missed Opportunity for Campy Goodness

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Piglady Review: A Missed Opportunity for Campy Goodness

Piglady, directed by Adam Fair, had the potential to be a gripping horror film that would keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, it falls far short of that mark. With an intriguing premise and a cast of…

‘A Haunting in Venice’ 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 film being covered here wouldn't exist. A Haunting in Venice marks the third outing of Hercule Poirot…

Quentin Dupieux’s Eye For The Beautiful & Absurd Finds Its Perfect Subject In The Spanish Artist [Venice]

Todd Haynes’ biopic “I’m Not There” famously featured several actors in the role of Bob Dylan, each embodying the artist in one era of his varied musical career. The idea, of course, was to acknowledge Dylan’s shapeshifting nature as well…

Death of a Whistleblower Featured, Reviews Film Threat

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Death of Whistleblower began thirty-seven years ago on a remote military base. A young woman, Emma (Inez Robertson), argues with her boyfriend, storming out of their apartment and fleeing the base. After a quick chase, Emma…

‘The Queen of My Dreams’ 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 film being covered here wouldn't exist.Among some of the first relationships we ever experience, the dynamic between…

‘Kill’ Review – Nikhil Nagesh Crafts Bloody Brilliant Action

Every so often there comes an action film that is so confident, so bold, and so fresh, that you just can't help to believe that there is hope in the genre beyond just big budget blockbusters starring your favorite actors…

Alton Towers Oktoberfest 2023 Review: A Much Improved Event!

Whilst Oktoberfest is a strong addition to the Alton Towers events calendar it dropped off just slightly last year but rest assured it’s back and even better than it has been previously! Here’s our Alton Towers Oktoberfest 2023 review. An…

Boy Kills World Featured, Reviews Film Threat

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Bloody action movies are almost a dime a dozen, and the fifty I see each year often blur by so quickly. Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills World slows the pace down a bit and gives…

All Fun and Games Review: Intriguing and Entertaining But Not Perfect

All Fun and Games is a horror film that delves into the dark and twisted world of childhood games turned deadly. The movie follows a group of Salem teens who unwittingly discover a cursed knife, setting off a chain of…

‘Reptile’ Review – Benicio Del Toro Excels in Netflix Thriller

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.There are not many actors who are on the level of Benicio…

Weston Razooli’s Whimsical Fantasy Feature Debut Struggles To Sustain Its Magic [TIFF]

Ah, the years of one’s youth— a topsy-turvy, illogical rollercoaster of emotions, hormones, and boundless wonder. The finest films that capture this spirited chaos often use their child characters as conduits, letting them revel in the sheer essence of being…

Guardians Featured, Reviews Film Threat

From writer/director Rick Walker and inspired by Cliff Graham’s short film Hold The Pass, the spiritual feature Guardians opens with snapshots of Oklahoma City. Images of the bombing memorial are shown as Shawnee Brittan’s voice-over theorizes about whether guardian angels are real. We…

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