Anna Gunn Stars in Dreadful Thriller
The very first shot of The Apology suggests the kind of movie that would make many thriller and horror fans happy. It may not seem like much, but the aerial take instantly establishes that whatever happens next will be in…
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Damien Chazelle’s Latest Is an Orgy of Excess
Damien Chazelle always likes to start his movies with a bang, whether through an intense drum solo in Whiplash, a Jacques Demy-inspired dance number in La La Land, or a harrowing plane crash piloted by Neil Armstrong in his last…
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Prime Video Wants To Transport You To A Dull, Incoherent Future
Few recent sci-fi programs have premiered with the same fanfare and anticipation as Prime Video’s “The Peripheral,” dropping its first two episodes on the Amazon streamer on October 21st with a weekly rollout to follow. It’s got that Bezos money,…
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Credits Among Friends | Film Threat
In Credits Among Friends, directed by Alexis Ramirez and written by Stephen Olson, a group of friends have a movie night reunion which gets heated when secrets are revealed. Brian (Dustin Teuber) brings his new date, Julie (Dominique Alessi), to movie…
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Noah Centineo and Laura Haddock Shine in Spy Series
Noah Centineo gets too much flack. After playing Peter, the male lead in Netflix's To All the Boys trilogy, as well as starring in other teen rom-coms from the streamer such as Sierra Burgess is a Loser and The Perfect…
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Charlotte Wells’ Debut Feature Is Poignant & Powerful
Home Movie Reviews Aftersun Review: Charlotte Wells' Debut Feature Is Poignant & Powerful Wells masterfully weaves the past and present together, and it’s in the exploration of one’s memory where the drama is at its best. Paul Mescal and Frankie…
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A Hilariously Playful Tribute To Cinema With An Amazing Cast
Hosted by Helen Mirren, the venerable public television staple “Documentary Now!” enters its 53rd season. Or so goes the running joke that ties together the fourth season of the satirical IFC comedy, back after a nearly four-year hiatus. Although Bill…
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True Story of Poisoning Gets Superficial Dramatization
Home TV Reviews 'Litvinenko' Review: True Story of 2006 Poisoning Gets Superficial Dramatization Featuring David Tennant as the murdered Russian defector, this series doesn't give full life to the man or his subsequent death. Image via AMC+ November 1, 2006.…
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The Fastest Hedgehog in Video Games Never Finds His Footing
Home TV Reviews 'Sonic Prime' Review: The Fastest Hedgehog in Video Games Never Finds His Footing With a repetitive story and lackluster animation, this multiverse misfire falls flat. Image via Netflix Sonic is everywhere — on the big screen in…
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A Place Called Home | Film Threat
Writer-director Kiel Thorlton’s A Place Called Home follows Levi (Ben Gavin), whose wife is pregnant with their second daughter. Unfortunately, one day upon returning home, Levi finds his wife dead, though the baby, Allie, survives. This devastates Levi, who now…
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The Menu Review: Mylod Delivers the Goods
Nick Clement brings us his thoughts on the brand new Mark Mylod movie with this The Menu review. A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu,…
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Drama Boasts Enthralling Lead Performances
Home Movie Reviews Decision To Leave Review: Drama Boasts Enthralling Lead Performances [Middleburg] Tang Wei and Park Hae-il give mesmerizing performances and the tension that exists between their characters is elevated by their fabulous chemistry. Park Hae-il and Tang Wei…
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