This Destruction Derby Is Scrappy, Campy, Dark Fun
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.Even though we’re currently at a high point for video game adaptations,…
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A Somewhat Scattered But Still Humorous Outing
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.When Harley Quinn first premiered back in 2019 — at a time…
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Sci-Fi, Grit & Humor Mostly Work Together In This Interesting Experiment
It is not in any way uncommon for two or more seemingly unrelated film genres to come together, at best resulting in, say, 2013’s time travel rom-com “About Time” and at worst something akin to 2011’s dust bowl intergalactic romp…
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7000 Miles Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Amy Glazer’s 7000 Miles is more Margaritaville than masterpiece. The movie, written by Colette Freedman, exists as an exposition-heavy adventure romp that lacks the gusto necessary for any real payoffs down the line. I couldn’t help but think that what we wound…
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Haunted Mansion Review | Flickreel
Of all the Disney theme park attractions, you’d think the Haunted Mansion would translate the most naturally to film. Yet, past attempts have been unnerving in all the wrong ways. 2003’s The Haunted Mansion starring Eddie Murphy might’ve been a…
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Stanfield Goes Above & Beyond In Fun, Heartfelt Remake
Summary Director Justin Simien's reboot of Haunted Mansion is a visually scrumptious adventure that blends silliness and entertainment with an underlying theme of grief. The film's script beautifully captures how grief affects people differently, exploring the main character's struggles with…
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TV’s Sweetest Teen Romance Still Soars
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.Last summer, audiences got a sweet, feel-good queer romance in Heartstopper, the…
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HBO Documentary Dives Into Shark Tale
There is a whole cinematic history of films about sharks to the point that it is practically its own subgenre. From Jaws all the way to the upcoming Meg 2: The Trench and even an entire week named after it,…
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Justin Simien’s Spooky Comedy Is a Ghoulish Delight
This piece 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.In the early 2000s, Disney first attempted to bring their popular rides…
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Good Side of Bad Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Based on the bestselling book by Beverly Olevin, Good Side of Bad is a family drama about mental illness and how it affects the loved ones surrounding the patient. Written by director Alethea Root, Ciera Danielle, Jules Bruff, and Bill Narducci, the…
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A Tumultuous Tech Bro Takedown
If you're at all interested in technology and pop culture, there's a good chance that, back in 2018, you put your life on hold twice a day to pull your smartphone out of your pocket and play a round of…
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North Circular Featured, Reviews Film Threat
North Circular is a strikingly perceptive film. Writer-director Luke McManus has conceived a piece of cinema that is uncannily intelligent, from the cinematography to the themes, all the way down to the pacing. His design choices reflect this intellect, resonating deep…
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