A Tender Romantic Drama That Will Thaw Any Heart
Summary Touch tenderly explores reconnection with the past, hope, and love through a beautifully moving story. The film effectively showcases the long-lasting effects of war on individuals and generations, filled with genuine emotion. Touch seamlessly moves between time periods, capturing…
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One For The Road Featured, Reviews Film Threat
“Dollar Baby” was a unique program introduced by the prolific author and horror legend Stephen King. It allowed independent filmmakers and film students to adapt select titles of his for the price of a dollar. This innovative program lasted for…
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A Delightful Star-Studded Friendship Comedy That Embraces Its Silly Side
Summary The Fabulous Four has a solid main story about friendship, but lacks depth in certain subplots and characters. The film successfully balances comedy with heartfelt moments, thanks to the cast's chemistry and genuine performances. Despite some underdeveloped elements, The…
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J-Horror ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Barely Makes a Cut
The Big Picture This Man lacks a consistent tone, failing to evoke fear in the audience. The film explores mental illness without providing nuanced commentary or adding depth. The villain, reminiscent of Freddy Krueger, lacks the fear factor due to…
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If I Die in America Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2024 REVIEW! Grieving for a spouse should be a sacred experience, but prejudice knows no bounds. Director/writer Ward Kamel’s short film If I Die in America is about a young man named Manuel Reyes, aka Manny (Gil…
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‘The Last Breath’ Review – This Sharksploitation Horror Both Sinks and Swims
The Big Picture A solid “Sharksploitation” concept provides a necessary hook for audiences. The underwater sets come with an inherent eeriness and dread. Sadly, the characters and shark designs are as forgettable as most fin flicks of the last few…
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‘Starve Acre’ Review – Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark’s Supernatural Folk Horror Has an Identity Crisis
The Big Picture Starve Acre embraces Gothic horror with haunting visuals and an atmospheric setting. The film stumbles storytelling-wise by leaning too heavily into supernatural elements. Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith deliver strong performances, but the characters lack depth and…
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Deadpool & Wolverine Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW IN THEATERS! In post-strike Hollywood, comic-book fans have been desperately waiting for a good superhero film…hell, a great superhero film…for a very long time. Does Deadpool & Wolverine deliver? Let’s find out. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is dead, as told…
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The Miracle of the Eucharist Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith. Catholics believe that the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Jesus Christ, yet a Pew Research poll in 2019 showed that 70% of US Catholics…
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Quiet! Mom’s Working Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Mom can’t be taking care of the kids all day. In P. Patrick Hogan’s short film Quiet! Mom’s Working, even mom has to have her hobbies. Quiet! Mom’s Working opens with Mom (Ana Krista Johnson) seeking solace in the family…
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‘The Decameron’ Review – Netflix’s Rowdy House Party Is More Than Meets the Eye
The Big Picture Netflix's adaptation of The Decameron is a pandemic show well-suited to our present moment, highlighting themes of repression and isolation. The ensemble cast is packed with comedy heavyweights, with Zosia Mamet, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Tanya Reynolds, and Tony…
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