Inside Man Review: A Misstep in Crime Drama
Director Danny A. Abeckaser’s Inside Man promised an intriguing blend of undercover cop drama and the gritty world of organized crime. The film had the potential to deliver a gripping story of redemption, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. However, despite its…
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Arthurian Legends Are Reborn in Sprawling Series
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.The last two decades of television have delivered an absolute lion’s share…
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Made For the Big Screen
Based on a true story Gran Turismo tells the story of one young man who was so skilful at the Gran Turismo video game that he ended up becoming a real life racing phenomenon. Nick clement brings us is Gran…
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Brightwood Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Dane Elcar makes several wise moves with his feature-length debut, Brightwood. First, the writer-director strips away the need for a large cast, focusing his science fiction-horror tale on just two people. Secondly, he films during the day, making the most…
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Boy in the Walls Review: A Haunting Premise Hindered by Execution
Director Constance Zimmer’s Boy in the Walls attempts to blend psychological horror with domestic drama, presenting a story that promises chills and tension. The film revolves around Alisa Jensen, portrayed by Ryan Michelle Bathe, a newlywed who trades the hustle…
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Heart of Stone Review: A Lackluster Espionage Flick with a Muddled Plot
Tom Harper’s Heart of Stone aspires to be a gripping espionage thriller set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps, but sadly falls short of its ambitions, delivering a convoluted and confusing narrative that leaves audiences more perplexed than…
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Red, White & Royal Blue Review: A Roller Coaster of Love and Politics
Matthew Lopez’s Red, White & Royal Blue is a film that ambitiously intertwines a blossoming romance with the complexities of politics, royal decorum, and the ever-evolving landscape of personal identity. With a stellar cast and a premise that mingles the…
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A Box Marked Freedom Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Box Brown: A Box Marked Freedom, directed by Rob Underhill and written by Underhill, Allen Gies, and Mike Wiley, is based on Wiley’s one-man show, One Noble Journey. In turn, Wiley’s play is based on the true life of Henry “Box”…
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Gal Gadot’s Dull, Disposable Netflix Actioner Has No Heart, Soul Or Identity
The easy-to-apply criticism of Netflix is that they make big-budget films with massive global stars— “Red Notice” with Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Johnson, “The Gray Man” with Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling—the streaming service touts the first weekend…
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The Watcher Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Nathan Sellers’ short film, The Watcher, Danielle (Sandrine Morin) is the last member of The Children of Enoch. The last member because she was the one to oversee all of the cult’s members in ushering their way to heaven…
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In Too Deep Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! With the advancements in technology…particularly AI. We’re just starting to explore the possibilities. In Chris Overton and James Spillman’s short film, In Too Deep, they wonder whether or not we should use technology just because…
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Everything Will Be Fine in the End Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director-writer Joe Bartone drags the audience forcibly through his unique vision of L.A. as hell in Everything Will Be Fine in the End. A young woman named George (Elsa Kennedy) and her aimless hang-out buddies Kai (Steven Michael Martin) and…
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