Peyton List’s Supernatural Show Is Full of Heart
There’s that amusing little notion that high school is supposed to be “the best years of your life.” But what if those years walking those hallways went on for all eternity? Created by Megan and Nate Trinrud, and based on…
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Battleground | Film Threat
NOW ON STARZ! Director Cynthia Lowen’s Battleground was completed just before the United States Supreme Court overturned the critical reproductive rights decision of Roe v Wade, which had stood as settled law for 50 years. The documentary is a timely,…
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Scream 6 Spoiler Free Review
Scream 6 is the latest entry in the ‘Scream‘ film franchise. This latest entry is different in that it brings the mayhem to Manhattan. This hits close to home as a New Yorker and it excites me to talk about…
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Scream VI Review | Flickreel
The fifth Scream movie was simply entitled Scream. So naturally, the next film is called… Scream VI. Well, at least the franchise is embracing its age by going back to the number system. It’s been almost 27 years since Ghostface…
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An Entertaining Feel-Good Underdog Sports Comedy That Wins On Charm
There is something comforting and appealing about “Champions” in that it’s the type of film that used to be multiplex mainstays in the ’80s and ’90s but now usually pops up on a streaming service’s carousel without much fanfare. Audiences…
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Trevante Rhodes Shines In This Must-See Psychological Thriller
Bruiser is methodical in its commitment to building tension, and the result is a fascinating portrait of youth in revolt. Miles Warren's direction is finely tuned and his and Ben Medina’s script is just as crisp. The tone and performances…
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The Killer Franchise Delivers Again, Continuing To Carve Out A New Path With Great Success
When “Scream” landed in theaters in January 2022, a month that works well for horror but is also often considered a dumping ground for so-so content, the reboot/sequel was greeted with one of the biggest cinematic sighs of relief in…
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Bo-Katan Proves an Unexpected Ally
If the premiere of The Mandalorian’s third season set the stage for where Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder) journey is headed this season, then the second episode makes it clear that his fervent search for redemption in the waters…
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Pinwheel Horizon | Film Threat
Three warriors prepare for their final battle in the dystopian world of Ian Ebright’s futuristic short film, Pinwheel Horizon. Cyra (Cassie Stires), Aru (Steven Soro), and Kuur (Maz Siam) are on the final stretch of their long journey to defeat the…
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Ghostface Goes to NYC in This Nostalgia-Filled Blast
The Scream movies have always been about looking at the past and utilizing our shared knowledge of horror films to create new nightmares out of that awareness. In Scream, the girl in distress doesn’t just run away from the killer…
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Viral Haunting Story Best When Played For Laughs
In his most recent tenure at Blumhouse, writer-director Christopher Landon showed a talent for making movies fun. His horror-comedies Happy Death Day and Freaky got a lot of mileage out of their (sub)genre-mashing conceits, but the self-awareness was tempered with…
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Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo Elevate Hulu Dramedy Series
Home TV Reviews 'UnPrisoned' Review: Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo Elevate Hulu's Dramedy Series We all could use a lot more Delroy Lindo in our lives and this new show, however uneven it remains, delivers on that from start to…
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