The Path Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Path brings to the screen director-writer Tom Archdeacon’s vision of small-town horror when a young woman returns to her childhood home to discover peculiar circumstances surrounding her parent’s death. Abigail White (Tess Hanna) has inherited the farm, unaware of…
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The Bench Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Bench, a 1970s horror homage, marks the feature-length debut of writer-director Sean Wilkie. This Scotland-based genre film, which began its journey in 2007, is finally seeing the light of day. The question that lingers is whether this long-awaited title…
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‘Bad Monkey’ Review – Like ‘Reacher,’ But With Vince Vaughn
The Big Picture Apple TV+'s Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy, a former detective solving a murder mystery in the Florida Keys. Bad Monkey , starring Vince Vaughn, resembles Reacher , with a comedic twist and a convoluted yet engaging plot.…
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Girl You Know It’s True Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In the 1980s world of superficial glam realities, nothing could be more defining than the rise and fall of the music duo Milli Vanilli, who are most known for being stripped of their Grammy Award when exposed for their lip-syncing…
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This Dated & Derivative Revenge Thriller Doesn’t Bother To Escape The Male Gaze
Summary Duchess ' outdated script fails to subvert sexist tropes or deliver on the female empowerment promised. Despite trying to embrace female empowerment, the movie still falls prey to the male gaze. Scarlett's journey to anti-hero status is overshadowed by…
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The Calvary Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! We’ve covered many documentaries and stories about the decades-long Israeli/Palestinian conflict from the perspective of both sides and from almost every angle. Since October 7, 2023, there no sign that the stories about the conflict…
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River of Grass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Derek Magyar’s short film River of Grass, Larry (Dylan McTee) is a Vietnam vet returning home after being discharged. His mother and uncle throw Larry a quiet welcome-home dinner celebration. Everyone is in good…
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Samuel Beckett’s Complexities Are On Full Display In Ambitious & Unique Biopic
Summary Dive into the conflicted and complex life of literary giant Samuel Beckett in Dance First (2024). Strong performances and poetic dialogue elevate the story, capturing Beckett's deep regrets. Not for everyone, this slow-paced drama delves into the depths of…
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‘Frankie Freako’ Review – A Horror Comedy That Lets Its Freak Flag Fly
The Big Picture Steven Kostanski is doing his sendup to puppeted Ghoulies- type creature features. It’s very much a film you’re either in tune with from start to finish, or never on board. A juvenile sense of humor and love…
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‘Celebrity IOU’ Season 8 Review
The Big Picture Celebrity IOU showcases heartfelt home renovations by A-listers for those who've impacted their lives. The show offers a unique and diverse range of homeowner stories, keeping each episode fresh. Drew and Jonathan Scott's genuine care, chemistry, and…
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Fishtank Featured, Reviews Film Threat
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Wendi Tang’s Fishtank looks at recovery from a different perspective…which, quite frankly, short films should do. Jules (Tiffany Chu) is one year sober, and since that time, she has been infrequently vomiting goldfish—like real goldfish.…
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‘Watchmen – Chapter 1’ Review
The Big Picture Watchmen: Chapter 1 is a faithful animated adaptation of the graphic novel, but falls short in capturing its dark tone. The animation style feels tonally off, resembling a Telltale Games' look, which detracts from the story's effectiveness.…
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