Barbie Review: An Exhilarating Pink Symphony
Let’s take a moment to celebrate Greta Gerwig. From the moment I first watched Lady Bird during its theatrical release, I knew she possessed a crucial and unique voice that would leave a lasting impact in the years to come…
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review: A Film With Valuable Lessons
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a visually stunning animated adventure that explores the journey of a sweet and awkward high school student, Ruby Gillman, who learns she is a descendant of the powerful warrior Kraken queens. Tasked with protecting the…
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Burnt Portraits Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Leo X. Robertson writes, directs, and stars in the low-key thriller Burnt Portraits. Robertson stars as the Painter, whose home is invaded by a guest. Said guest, the Singer (Sam Crichton), wakes up with a hangover and very little memory of…
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‘Invincible Atom Eve’ Review: A Captivating Standalone Story
Invincible shocked the world with its incredible storytelling, beautiful world-building, and electric characters. The story of Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) works because Mark is very much like all of us. He dreamed of being like his father, only to find…
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They Cloned Tyrone – A Blaxploitation Delight with Stellar Chemistry
Juel Taylor’s directorial debut in They Cloned Tyrone is an incredibly fun film. The movie highlights a perspective of America that is often either ignored or misunderstood. This genre-blending movie pays homage to the iconic Blaxploitation films of the 1970s…
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Genre-Bending Sci-Fi Rom-Com Is Unique
This review 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.There's no shortage of body snatching aliens in Hollywood, but none quite…
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Jericho Ridge Review: A Claustrophobic Thriller With Bite
In Jericho Ridge, viewers are taken on an intense and claustrophobic journey as North Washington County Sheriff, Tabby, finds herself in a perilous situation. Set in a small police station in a close-knit town, the film manages to be surprisingly…
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This Epic Fantasy Wastes Its Potential
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 Dragon Prince has returned to Netflix with the next chapter…
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Lizzy Caplan & Antony Starr Are Wonderfully Deranged In Samuel Bodin’s Bonkers & Scary Horror Delight
As the opening credits begin in “Cobweb,” eagle-eyed audience members might notice the appearance of the Point Grey production company. This is the company formed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, a studio known for its smart, incredibly popular comedy…
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Ben & Lacy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Ben & Lacy, from writer-director-star Michael Shacket, writer, is a romantic comedy about young love with a refreshing and far from mundane twist of capturing a relationship on camera. After receiving a camera as a graduation gift, 18-year-old Ben (Shacket)…
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The Sci-Fi Comedy Is Back
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.As adult animation continues to be a gold mine for streaming services,…
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The Genius & The Darkness Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The road to becoming an artist, specifically a filmmaker, is that all-important first step. That first step in James D. Watkins’ short film, The Genius & The Darkness, is the germination of an idea presented in drawings and music. The film…
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