The Collective Review: A Muddled Blend of Action and Clichés
From the surface, The Collective, directed by Tom DeNucci, appears to offer a promising blend of action and intrigue as it follows a young recruit’s journey into the world of assassins and human trafficking. With a cast featuring Ruby Rose,…
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Holistay Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“What if I was double booked at an Airbnb?” That seems to be what is on everyone’s mind these days, as there is no shortage of nightmare scenarios set in online homestays. Writer-director Mary Patel-Gallagher enters this subgenre with Holistay. The…
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Kids vs. Aliens Review | The Movie Blog
In Jason Eisener’s Kids vs. Aliens, Samantha (Sam) is a regular teen. She spends her time hanging out with her little brother Gary and his friends making sci-fi/action movies in and around their home.The PremiseA couple of trouble-making kids crash…
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The Man Who Saved the Game Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Many people think that pinball is a game of chance versus skill. Nowadays, it’s difficult to believe that it was actually outlawed as gambling in large cities such as New York as late as 1975. Enter co-writers and co-directors Austin…
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Stephen Curry: Underrated Review: A Masterful Basketball Journey Unveiled
Stephen Curry: Underrated is a captivating and in-depth documentary that takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through the illustrious career of basketball icon Stephen Curry. This 1000-word review delves into the film’s narrative, visual storytelling, character portrayal, and overall impact,…
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The Moon Followed Me to Falmouth Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PORTLAND FESTIVAL OF CINEMA, ANIMATION & TECHNOLOGY 2023 REVIEW! Joël Gibbs’ animated short, The Moon Followed Me to Falmouth, is the story of a young adventurer sets to Kurt Rosenberg’s song of the same name. Because of economic hardship, our young…
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This Stagey Thriller Sacrifices Nuance for Half-Baked Twists
At the risk of diving into the annoying and frankly nonsensical discourse surrounding nepotism in the film industry, Amy Redford’s sophomore feature “What Comes Around” represents a curious object. Directed by Robert Redford’s daughter, starring Joaquin Phoenix’s sister Summer Phoenix…
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This Land Featured, Reviews Film Threat
At its best, art can illuminate the culture in which it is made. In this time of worldwide upheaval, political polarization, and frequent violence, society is forging a difficult road. These are not revelations in and of themselves. When these…
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Diomysus Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PORTLAND FESTIVAL OF CINEMA, ANIMATION & TECHNOLOGY 2023 REVIEW! Puppet mice get squeaky about being freaky in Diomysus, the comedic documentary short by director and puppeteer Emily Morus-Jones. The filmmaker uses mouse puppets to voice dialogue from interviews with real members…
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Genevieve Rises Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“I meddled with things Man must leave alone.” This famous quote is from James Whale’s 1935 The Invisible Man. That musing by the dying Claude Rains poses a warning that people do the unthinkable in genre films. No sane person would…
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The Circle of Life Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Art is a reflection of life, and that’s true for Shaily Sanghvi’s short film, Pirouette: The Circle of Life. Pirouette is a poem…a reflection on the theme of finding one’s purpose in life. The short opens with a ballet dancer…
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A Compassionate Spy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! In the wake of Nolan’s sweeping 3-hour political epic Oppenheimer, writer-director Steve James has produced a modest documentary that will serve as an unofficial companion piece. In 1953, J. Robert Oppenheimer was dragged before the Atomic Commission, overseen…
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