Williams’ Feature Debut Is Tolerable But Inconsistent [Cannes]

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Williams’ Feature Debut Is Tolerable But Inconsistent [Cannes]

Sean Price Williams, American cinematographer known for his usage of grain and natural/available lighting in his films, has turned to directing after over 50 indie feature films as a director of photography. Williams premiered his feature debut, The Sweet East,…

Thorpe Park Ghost Train Review: An Expensive Fail

We head down to Thorpe Park on the opening day of the reimagining of the Derren Brown’s Ghost Train ride to bring you this Thorpe Park Ghost Train review. Derren Brown’s Ghost Train was one of the most expensive additions…

Bless Me Father | Film Threat

Bless Me Father is the sophomore feature from writer-director-star Gianni McLaughlin. He produced the film with his wife, Milly-May McLaughlin, who also has a part in the movie. The story is a crime drama mixing familial duties, faith, and the dark…

A Tunisian Mother Loses Her Daughters To Wolves

CANNES: Docudramas are inherently difficult to master. You’re attempting to meld real-life footage or people with actors and, often, fictionalized accounts that may substantially differ from the truth. In the case of “Four Daughters,” director and screenwriter Kaouther Ben Hania…

Gerard Butler Delivers Another Reliable Action Flick

Director Ric Roman Waugh (National Champions) is no stranger to action movies starring Gerard Butler (Law Abiding Citizen). Kandahar is the duo’s third film together, and they have continued making serviceable action flicks for a little over half a decade…

Disney+ Series Struggles With Potential

American Born Chinese is the type of show that, in theory, has the potential to be a hit among critics and general audiences. A wildly charismatic protagonist, a celebration of Chinese culture – and the Chinese language – a constant…

‘The Machine’ Review: Bert Kreischer’s Action-Comedy Delivers

I was first introduced to Bert Kreischer's "Machine" bit during my Thanksgiving break in college. My friend poured shots of authentic Russian vodka and while we were lounging around, he decided to show me and another friend Kreischer's bit. I'd…

Ali Asgari & Alireza Khatami’s Collection of Vignettes Is A Thoughtful Examination Of Injustices Faced In Iran [Cannes]

In “Terrestrial Verses,” the first collaboration between co-directors Alireza Khatami and Ali Asgari that was met with applause throughout the entirety of its premiere screening in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, observes life under…

Cracked | Film Threat

Co-written and directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked follows Ruja (Chayanit Chansangavej) and her daughter, Rachel (Nutthatcha Padovan), returning to Thailand after Ruja’s artist dad passes away. The estate includes two striking yet creepy paintings with a dark history all their…

‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Series Finale Review: A Suitable Swan Song

Editor's note: This review contains spoilers for the final episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Well, folks, it looks like we have reached the end of the line. We have gathered here on this fine Friday morning to pay our respects…

Cassandra Naud Steals Sharp Shudder Horror

Horror movies that authentically capture the experience of the online worlds we’ve built for ourselves are all too rare. More often, they can feel persistently out of touch and unaware of the particulars of how online spaces function. Some can…

Takeshi Kitano Stages A Blood-Soaked Samurai Epic [Cannes]

For three decades, filmmaker Takeshi Kitano was fixated on a period of Japanese history, in which Lord Oda Nobunaga was inexplicably betrayed by one of his closest allies, Akechi Mitsuhide, in an ambush at Honno-ji Temple. The reasons behind Mitsuhide’s…

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