Mort Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Mort, co-writer/director Giselle Bonilla and co-director Tu Do skillfully navigate the emotional landscape of their sci-fi drama. The titular alien, Mort (Tyler Steelman), leads a peaceful life on his world, caring for the local…
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Peak Season Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer/co-director Harvey Loevner and co-director Steven Katner’s Peak Season is a slice-of-life drama. Engaged couple Amy (Claudia Restrepo) and Max (Ben Coleman) take a vacation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. More accurately, she’s taking a respite, and he’s tagging along, though…
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Sean Wang’s Chaotic Feature Debut Is A Victim The Coming-Of-Age Genre
Summary Chris Wang reminds us how annoying teenagers can be in this comedy-drama. The film's use of humor undermines its deep themes and emotional moments. The meaningful exploration of the themes lacks in Sean Wang's feature debut. On the poster…
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‘Aliens’ Review – I’m Blown Away By This Bigger, Badder, and Bloodier Sequel
The Big Picture Aliens is a superior film to Alien , offering a thrilling action-packed take on the xenomorphs and their queen. The diverse cast of characters in Aliens adds depth and charm, making the crew's fate more impactful and…
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‘The Dead Thing’ Review – A Beautifully Moody but Undercooked Dating Horror Show
The Big Picture The Dead Thing effectively portrays the horrors of modern dating and urban life. Blu Hunt delivers an excellent performance, elevating the film with charisma and nuance. The film's strong tone and atmosphere are impactful, but the final…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Premiere Recap – The Murder Mystery Kicks Off
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Monkey Episodes 1 & 2. The Big Picture Comedy connoisseur Vince Vaughn leads Bad Monkey as former detective Andrew Yancy. Yancy and Rosa are drawn into a murder mystery involving a…
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The Heart of Texas Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Gregory J.M. Kasnuich and Lauren Noll’s short film, The Heart of Texas, the American Dream is something we all hope to attain…it’s just harder for some than others. Lauren Noll plays server by day/singer…
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Elizabeth Banks Sells Her Soul For Perfect Skin & Comedic Timing In New Thriller
Summary Elizabeth Banks delivers a stellar performance in Skincare , delving into themes of success and self-sabotage in Hollywood. The film offers a unique take on the beauty and film industries, blending humor and darkness effectively. Despite being slightly shallow,…
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Smash on Trent Review: Blockbuster Burgers!
Stoke on Trent rarely has something to be proud of and to rave about outside of the incredible people that live in this City, sure we’re not the nicest looking city in the UK, far from, but we’ve got some…
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The Pitch Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In sports, there is drama and the press’ job is to bring that drama to life in words. Stan Freeman’s baseball drama, The Pitch, is about the press’ one job…to uncover the truth. The Pitch focuses on the story of…
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Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry’s Netflix Movie Is A Far Better Rom-Com Than Actioner
Summary The Union falls short compared to other spy genre films, despite Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry's excellent chemistry. The plot is preposterous, and the action lacks intensity, making the film feel mediocre. Despite a strong cast, the movie's simple…
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The Director’s Cut Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Beyond Paranormal is a supernatural thriller released in 2021. After reading reviews from critics and fans alike, writer-director Matteo Ribaudo went through and re-edited the film. Beyond Paranormal: The Director’s Cut has an entirely new beginning, as well as some…
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