Category: Reviews
Nicolas Cage Leads Satisfying Horror Thriller That Could’ve Used More Worldbuilding
Nicolas Cage Leads Satisfying Horror Thriller That Could’ve Used More Worldbuilding

Summary Arcadian's eerie creatures are creatively unsettling, raising the bar for horror elements. The film lacks detailed worldbuilding, impacting character dynamics and tension levels. Despite some character and worldbuilding flaws, Arcadian delivers gripping horror and suspense. Director Benjamin Brewer’s apocalyptic…

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Art And Rebellion Collide In This Unique Time Capsule [SXSW]
Art And Rebellion Collide In This Unique Time Capsule [SXSW]

1991’s severely underrated “Career Opportunities” revolved primarily around one night in the life of Frank Whaley’s department store custodian as he works a shift at employer Target while simultaneously romancing Jennifer Connelly, while “Dawson’s Creek” used a similar conceit in…

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T-Blockers Featured, Reviews Film Threat
T-Blockers Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Gore, EC Comics sensibility, zombies, and swords all crash together in an elixir of zombie-killing brilliance that doesn’t look like its budget.  Director Maio Mackay’s T-Blockers recalls Humanoids from the Deep, C.H U.D. Deathline, Creepshow, and the work of Ed…

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You Wish It Would Just Disappear
You Wish It Would Just Disappear

Imaginary is an original concept and for that, it has to be applauded as the innocence of children’s imaginary friends is explored with a sinister twist. Let’s dive right in with our Imaginary review!  When Jessica moves back into her…

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Regina King Delivers Powerhouse Performance In Biopic That Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Regina King Delivers Powerhouse Performance In Biopic That Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Summary Regina King delivers another powerhouse performance as Shirley , bringing the historical figure's endless ambition to life with authenticity. The film gives a meaningful portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to reach Congress, but falls short in…

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FTX Featured, Reviews Film Threat
FTX Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Up until a few months ago, I didn’t know much about cryptocurrency. The idea of investing in some form of cybercoin with no physical asset to back it up sounded like a scam to me. Then, in January 2022, the…

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Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Save Doug Liman’s Chaotically Stupid Movie
Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Save Doug Liman’s Chaotically Stupid Movie

About a rough-and-tumble bar cooler with a heart of gold hired to clean up the baddest honkytonk in a small Missouri town, 1989’s “Road House” with Patrick Swayze wasn’t exactly high art, nor did it have the most sophisticated story.…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review | Flickreel
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review | Flickreel

Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a breath of fresh air for the franchise, passing the proton pack to the next generation with wit, scares, and heart. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire attempts to top its predecessor with more ghosts, callbacks, and large-scale threats. The…

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Role Playing Meets Teen Therapy In This Oddly Compelling LARPing Doc [SXSW]
Role Playing Meets Teen Therapy In This Oddly Compelling LARPing Doc [SXSW]

For anyone in the midst of, or having previously endured, the pains associated with the salad days of youth, that time-honored tradition of finding one’s unique voice while attempting to entrench oneself within the local population of similarly-aged peers as…

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A Creative, Compelling Time Loop Thriller With A Deep Emotional Core
A Creative, Compelling Time Loop Thriller With A Deep Emotional Core

Summary Desert Road is a smart, mysterious, and character-driven time loop thriller with surprising twists. Kristine Froseth delivers an exceptional performance, portraying Clare's emotions with intensity. The film's nonlinear storytelling, seamless execution, and unique ending make it a powerful and…

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A Hip-Hop Autobiography From Both Sides Of Prison Walls [SXSW]
A Hip-Hop Autobiography From Both Sides Of Prison Walls [SXSW]

Music, by and large, can be seen as autobiographical; it’s far from uncommon for songwriters not to draw from any number of personal experiences encompassing, say, the lows of heartbreak and loss to life’s triumphs, all of which and more…

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‘Ghostbusters Frozen Empire’ Review — Time to Call Someone Else
‘Ghostbusters Frozen Empire’ Review — Time to Call Someone Else

The Big Picture Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire relies heavily on nostalgia, squeezing in references that don't add to the new story. The film struggles to balance old and new characters, resulting in excessive cameos and callbacks. Despite some fun new additions,…

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