Barbie Review | Flickreel
Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition. When Ruth Handler created Barbie in the 50s, she likely didn’t foresee it leading to a…
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Biosphere Movie Review: A Sci-Fi Venture with Hits and Misses
In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on Earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity. Directed by Mel Eslyn, The Biosphere movie presents a promising concept that explores themes of survival, evolution, and the resilience of the human…
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Greta Gerwig Combines Wonder & Wisdom In Pitch Perfect Satire
Editor's Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the movie covered here would not exist without the labor of the writers and actors in both unions. Mattel's infamous doll has long been considered a…
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An Existential & Electrifying Comedy Cementing Greta Gerwig’s Status As Master Storyteller
That “2001: A Space Odyssey” allusion in the teaser trailer for “Barbie” was not just a silly gimmick. Without the full context of the film, casting Margot Robbie’s incarnation of the iconic toy doll in the role of a Kubrickian…
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Greta Gerwig’s World of Plastic Is Fantastic
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 over sixty years since Barbie was first released, there have…
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Deva Roman Experience Review: A Rejuvenated Attraction
Following a big refurbishment the Deva Roman Experience invited us down to experience the brand new format of their attraction which takes guests back through over 2000 years of history. Here’s our Deva Roman Experience review. Introducing a brand new…
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Amor Bandido Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director Daniel Andres Werner’s Amor Bandido brings back a seemingly ignored genre that used to be all the rage. That’s right, Wener and co-writer Diego Avalos have crafted a sexual thriller. Does the Argentinian film make a case for these…
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Cabin Girl Review: A Mediocre Horror Flick with Moments of Entertainment
Cabin Girl, directed by Jon D. Wagner, takes audiences on a journey into an isolated cabin where a van-life influencer named Ava, played by Rose Lane Sanfilippo, encounters a dark history and becomes haunted by a troubled spirit. While the…
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Beast Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Written and directed by Alan King, Beast follows author Vincent (King) in the midst of a downward spiral. The man has sequestered himself in the British countryside to complete his first novel. However, Vincent constantly feels the presence of something unseen around…
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Gray Matter Movie Review: Intriguing but Predictabilite
The Gray Matter Movie on HBO Max presents a promising premise of individuals with superhuman abilities grappling with their unique powers and the potential dangers they entail. While the film showcases strong performances, particularly from Jessica Frances Dukes and Mia…
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Cocaine Shark Featured, Reviews Film Threat
With such a kick-a*s title like Cocaine Shark, what could go wrong? In this super-low budget B-movie, written by Bando Glutz and directed by Mark Polonia, it turns out a lot, actually. We can all imagine a massive, coked-out of its…
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Friendship & Music Take Center Stage In This Excellent Chris Smith-Made Netflix Doc
Within the first few minutes of “Wham!,” a documentary focusing on the meteoric career of the eponymous ’80s pop icons, late frontman George Michael describes the day he came to meet group co-founder Andrew Ridgeley as secondary school students and…
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