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The ‘Boys State’ Directors Examine A Tragic Death & The Hubris Of Christian Messiah Complex [Telluride]
What is the fine line between altruism and narcissism, and what happens when “higher-calling” religious beliefs blur those demarcations? That vague space is not exactly what celebrated doc filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine are trying to resolve in their…
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The Takeover Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The word “vampire” conjures immediate images of men exuding aristocratic masculinity – tall, dark, and handsome. Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, Brad Pitt, Frank Langella. Before Bram Stoker, the word “vampire” had an almost universally female connotation in film and society:…
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‘The Zone of Interest’ Review
Before we see a single frame of The Zone of Interest, from Sexy Beast and Under the Skin director Jonathan Glazer, we can feel the all-encompassing nature of evil. As the words “The Zone of Interest” appear on the screen,…
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A Heartwarming Reunion With Too Many Subplots
Summary My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is like reuniting with a chaotic and fun-loving family, sparking joy and nostalgia. The film features stunning visuals of Greece and the hilarious Theia Voula steals the show with her comedic dialogue. However,…
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Tongue in Cheek Movie Industry Mockery
A huge shout-out to Brian Metcalf who sent me the pilot episode to check out. Here’s my Underdeveloped review. Stan, an inexperienced slacker, is given the opportunity to work at a film studio by its owner who is also his…
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‘The Nun 2’ Review — A Haunting Addition to ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise
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. Eight movies in, you might expect a franchise to start getting…
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Top Casino Movies to Watch
Casino movies have been popular for decades and for a good reason. The emotional roller-coaster that the gamers on the big screen invoke is simply phenomenal. After all, the high stakes, the desperation, and the big wins that come with…
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Jodie Foster & Annette Bening Battle Rough Biopic Waters
TELLURIDE – The life of Diana Nyad is the sort of true story that’s absolutely ripe for a movie biopic. A record-setting distance swimmer in her 20s, she retired at the age of 30 to pursue a career in sports…
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Shadow Island Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Shadow Island, director Johan Storm is working off a sure-fire formula for success. Set on an isolated and dismal Swedish isle shrouded not only by storm clouds but also by a mysterious history of disappearances and death, the film’s…
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Foundation Season 2 Episode 8 DEEP DIVE and BREAKDOWN
Thank you FANdation, We are back with another recap of our favorite “I don’t even know who’s really in charge anymore” show Foundation Season 2 Episode 9. I’m your host, Anthony, and I will do my best to be your guide…
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The Hiding Place Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Laura Matula and writer A.S. Peterson revisit the classic story The Hiding Place with a wonderful new hybrid stage-to-cinema production. During WWII, the Netherlands was under the control of the Third Reich. The Ten Boom family owns a watch…
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Jack Huston Harnesses The Poetic Power Of Boxing Movies In A Stylish Feature Debut [Venice]
The Huston dynasty has produced so many raw, undeniable talents that its younger members are undoubtedly among the very few “nepo babies” who can still come out of that exhausting discourse unscathed. We may even feel pity for them, sometimes,…
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