The Last Autumn Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Observational documentaries are a tricky proposition. Give viewers too little context, and they have no clue what’s going on and therefore don’t care. Diving deep too deep is antithetical to the entire purpose of an observational documentary. Does director Yrsa…
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A Rom-Com Tailored for Book Fans
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.Adapting any bestselling book can be a tall task, but duplicating the…
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review
Even when Dracula bites the dust, his name never dies. The same can be said about his brand recognition. We already got one Dracula movie earlier this year with Renfield starring Nicolas Cage. Although The Last Voyage of the Demeter…
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Island Escape Review: A Bumpy Ride into Familiar Territory
Director Bruce Wemple’s Island Escape presents an intriguing premise that promises a blend of science fiction, horror, and suspense. The film attempts to immerse viewers in a world where time and reality warp, as a team of mercenaries attempt to…
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Make This Touching Sci-Fi Comedy Your Next Theater Outing
Summary Jules offers a refreshing alternative to big-budget summer blockbusters with its indie-smallness and 87-minute runtime. The film combines elements of quirky sci-fi and touching comedy-drama, making it a lighthearted and empathetic watch for multiple generations. Jules explores the role…
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Netflix’s OxyContin Series Is No ‘Dopesick’
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.There is something surreal about watching Netflix’s miniseries Painkiller — and not…
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Part 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Further adventures in narrative acceleration await in the chopped-down nerve burner The Stalker: Part 2, directed by Jared M Reeder and Michelle Lewis, who also co-wrote the script with Jimmy Ace Lewis. Steve Hamilton (Chad Ayers) and his sons Hayden…
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Purgy’s Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Robbie Bryan’s Purgy’s is not just the title of the short but also the name of the bar where it takes place. I think you know precisely what this establishment is on the name alone. Purgy’s opens with a woman…
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Why Secret Invasion Was So Poorly Received By Critics And Audiences
Secret Invasion is the newest Disney+ series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While served to audiences as a spiritual successor to The Winter Soldier, (even I made that comparison in my review of the premiere), the show disappointed fans…
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Playground Featured, Reviews Film Threat
I get the sneaking sense that Yaxing Lin’s heartbreaking tale, Playground, would not play in America…then again, maybe it would. There’s a level of bravery to tell a story that pushes the limits. Playground is the story of six-year-old Jiajia…
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Sony’s Formula-Dumb Biopic About A Marketing Stunt Has Little Rev
The main driver and heroic gamer of Sony’s “Gran Turismo” is Jann Mardenborough, who did indeed level up “From Gamer to Racer,” as the movie’s poster tagline teases. But in this overly polished retelling of this true story, the biggest…
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Magoado Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Ruben Sainz in his feature debut, Magoado charts the unlikely reunion of an estranged father and son. Taking place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, the film opens to a man passed out on the shore. His name…
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