The Jewish Nazi? Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The horrors of World War II have been exhaustively examined, but the actual cost of its aftermath is still being dealt with and processed. Enter director Dan Goldberg’s documentary The Jewish Nazi?. The title refers to a Jewish child who…
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Jaws LEGO Set Review: A Bite-Sized Slice of Cinema History
LEGO kindly sent me a Jaws LEGO set to review as this lovely little set is set to be stocked The post Jaws LEGO Set Review: A Bite-Sized Slice of Cinema History appeared first on Back to the Movies. Disclaimer:…
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‘The Beast Within’ Review – Kit Harington Werewolf Horror Is All Bark, No Bite
The Big Picture The Beast Within fails to balance its human story with its monster movie trappings. As a werewolf film, it falls short due to its ineffective practical effects and a muddled commentary on domestic abuse. Ashleigh Cummings delivers…
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Corky Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Corky is the first documentary from co-writer/director Christine Caruso. In fact, it is the debut film of any kind for this kindergarten teacher. This is the inaugural outing for co-writer/editor Kaarina Makowski as well. Does the film succeed, or are…
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5.7 Seconds Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Shane Cibella and Tim Aslin’s thriller short 5.7 Seconds, we’re never sure what dangers lurk in the not-so-distant future. Jane (Stante DeLoach) is a young woman being pursued by an unknown entity. Her only refuge is an abandoned car.…
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‘Meanwhile on Earth’ Review – ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’-Esque Sci-Fi Mesmerizes
The Big Picture Jérémy Clapin’s Meanwhile on Earth is a haunting science fiction film both vast in emotion and intimate in scope. A nuanced performance by Megan Northman and great technical elements create a uniquely stunning experience. Even with shaky…
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Heart To Heart Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Loren Kreisle writes and directs the short film Heart To Heart. The film begins with Allen (Cody Roberts) preparing to undergo heart surgery. During the procedure, something wildly unexpected happens: Allen’s heart leaps out of his body. The organ then…
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Colman Domingo Solidifies His Leading Man Status In A24’s Stirring Prison Drama
Summary Sing Sing humanizes incarcerated individuals through the power of art, showcasing the transformative impact of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program. The movie follows the friendship and growth of two inmates, played by Colman Domingo and real-life inmate Clarence…
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Longlegs Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Horror can be about more than gore, and jump scares when in the hands of the right person. It can use the deepest recesses of your brain against you with your own imagination, filling in the holes of what you…
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King Ed Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In his short film, King Ed, Nick Fascitelli tells a strange tale about love and finding one’s soulmate. Ed (Brendan Scannell) finds himself at a crossroads in his love life. After being dumped by his ex-lover, Joseph (Nick Fascitelli), Ed…
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Steven Ogg’s Straightforward Monster Movie Is Straight From the Toilet
The Big Picture Scared Shitless is a dumb, goofy horror comedy that delivers absurd, entertaining ridiculousness in a compact runtime. The film focuses on a plumber and his germophobe son battling a toilet monster in an apartment complex filled with…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 6. The Big Picture Aemond Targaryen poses a significant threat and remains chillingly indecipherable, in large part due to Ewan Mitchell's performance. Seasmoke claiming Addam…
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