Daisy Ridley Tries To Come Out Of Her Shell
PARK CITY – There is a moment toward the end of Rachel Lambert’s “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” part of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival opening night, when one character says to another, “It’s hard isn’t it being a person.”…
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Run Rabbit Run | Film Threat
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! A parable about the perils of single parenthood under the guise of a slow-burn horror film, Daina Reid’s Run Rabbit Run could also be seen as a mildly-compelling take on the “creepy child” genre trope. Benefitting from its…
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The Starling Girl Review: A Subtle Deconstruction of Faith and Self-Worth
One would think that, by now, coming-of-age films would have become a genre that’s been done to death — a dead horse whipped over and over again until there’s nothing left but sinew and bone. It’s a subgenre that fits…
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A Wild Ride That Is Gorgeous & Inventive
Home Movie Reviews Leonor Will Never Die Review: A Wild Ride That Is Gorgeous & Inventive To say Leonor Will Never Die is making bold choices would be an understatement. The film is gorgeous, and the script is easily one…
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Sarah Snook Is Wasted In A Cliché-Riddled Horror Dud [Sundance]
The horror genre is littered with creepy kid movies; some, like “The Babadook” and “Us,” are vastly better than others. Unfortunately, even with clear evocations of both those films, “Run Rabbit Run” by director Daina Reid (“Shining Girls”) and screenwriter…
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Strong Debut Invites You to Play a Horrifying Game
Sometimes, horror can be downright nasty. This doesn’t just refer to the gore, but the way it is all used. In Talk To Me, the feature debut from YouTubers turned directors Danny and Michael Philippou, possession becomes a way by…
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Natasha Lyonne Turns Into a Modern-Day Columbo
Rian Johnson has never once shied away from sharing his love of Columbo online, but Poker Face feels like a monument that he has carefully and painstakingly carved in commemoration of that love. While Columbo starred a rumpled blue-collar homicide…
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The Mad Writer | Film Threat
SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Just like Time magazine’s famous two-word review for Spinal Tap’s album Shark Sandwich, life serves musician L’Orange a s**t sandwich in Zach Kashkett’s rocking hip-hop doc The Mad Writer. I was going to describe it as “excellent,” but I…
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Chucky Can Kick Rocks With a New Doll in Town
She’s more than just a toy. She’s part of the family. From the most prolific minds in horror—James Wan, the filmmaker behind the Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises, and Blumhouse, the producer of the Halloween films, The Black Phone…
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Disney’s Latest Heartwarming Adventure Is Fun & Creative
Home Movie Reviews Strange World Review: Disney’s Latest Heartwarming Adventure Is Fun & Creative With Strange World, this breathtaking, funny, and heartwarming tale is creativity and sincere storytelling at its finest. Walt Disney Animation Studios has had successful projects over…
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J. Lo Wedding Action-Comedy Is An Interminable Slog
Action-comedy “Shotgun Wedding,” Jennifer Lopez’s latest star vehicle, comes almost exactly a year after her other recent wedding-set romance “Marry Me”. In both films, Lopez portrays women finding their true love a bit late in life, yet like a modern…
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Captivating Look at Golden State Warrior
Home Movie Reviews 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' Review: Captivating Doc About the Golden State Warriors Star | Sundance 2023 While primarily for those who are already fans of Steph Curry, this documentary does some deconstructing that offers something for everyone. Image…
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