Category: Reviews
Craving | Film Threat
Craving | Film Threat

Horton directs and co-writes, with Gregory Blair, the horror thriller Craving. The setup is similar to that of Feast, as the main characters are trapped in a bar, and the terrifying events happen in or around that location. However, in…

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Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre Review
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre Review

Since his feature debut, Guy Ritchie has had a film released every two-three years. He has crafted a rather formidable reputation for his filmmaking style and rouges gallery of male actors. Regardless of the critical response or tepid box office,…

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 Episode 4 Recap: Truth and Consequences
‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 Episode 4 Recap: Truth and Consequences

With its fourth episode, entitled “No Win Scenario,” Star Trek: Picard Season 3 delves into the tenuous relationship forming between Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his newfound son Jack (Ed Speleers), which plays out against the backdrop of the dire situation…

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How Do You Measure A Year?
How Do You Measure A Year?

OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY SHORT! Home movies are just as much a piece of filmmaking as anything else. They document an event or people and show a record of existence and create immortality for the people on screen. They are also a…

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Davy Chou Crafts Staggeringly Beautiful Character Study
Davy Chou Crafts Staggeringly Beautiful Character Study

Return to Seoul is an odyssey, with a mercurial and alluring lead undertaking the greatest journey of all — self-discovery. Writer-director Davy Chou sets up a narrative that is not new, but still feels fresh and dynamic, especially given the…

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Peyton List’s Supernatural Show Is Full of Heart
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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