Monster Featured, Reviews Film Threat
What is a monster? I mean, sure, we know the traditional definition, but in the films of Hirokazu Kore-eda, it has to mean something a little more. It’s never easy to fit neatly within the confines of societal expectations, and…
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Lousy Carter Review: A Decent David Krumholtz Comedy
Lousy Carter, written and directed by the somewhat polarizing yet intriguing indie cinema’s Bob Byington, emerges as a quirky attempt to delve into the comedy genre with a premise ripe with potential for both heart and hilarity. This film features…
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review
Summary Godzilla and Kong team up against a new foe called the Skar King, leading to thrilling fight scenes. Kong's personal story adds depth and satisfaction to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire . The human character development is lacking,…
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Horror Stories Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Times were different for independent filmmakers in the 1950s and early ’60s. Mavericks like Roger Corman, William Castle, Herschel Gordon, and others, plus the more accepted yet largely forgotten John Cassavetes, made their unconventional product and put it out for…
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Sean Penn & Tye Sheridan’s Chemistry Carries Gritty, Uneven Thriller
Summary Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan display captivating chemistry in Asphalt City . Asphalt City successfully immerses viewers in its setting. The movie's pacing ends up being uneven. Asphalt City offers an engrossing perspective on the life of paramedics, though…
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Easter Bloody Easter Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Easter Bloody Easter is a passion project for Diane Foster and Allison Lobel. In addition to directing and writing, respectively, the duo starred in and produced the comedic creature feature. The credits reveal that the cast and crew held several…
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Swear-tastic, Scattershot Comedy Falls Short Of True Greatness
Summary Wicked Little Letters is genuinely funny. The film falls short in exploring key themes for social commentary. The movie fails to reconcile light and dark elements into a cohesive narrative. It doesn't take long for Wicked Little Letters to…
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Buckley and Colman Swear Up a Storm
The Big Picture Wicked Little Letters is a witty comedic mystery film set in 1920s England. A spectacular cast led by Olivia Colman & Jessie Buckley makes the movie a joy to watch. The mystery itself feels rushed and predictable.…
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Arcadian Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! In Benjamin Brewer’s sci-fi/horror, Arcadian, Nic Cage takes on the aliens in a not-so-distant dystopian future. Cage plays Paul, a single father to two boys, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins). The trio’s only…
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‘Parish’ Review — Giancarlo Esposito’s New AMC Series Is No ‘Breaking Bad’
The Big Picture A decent car chase at the start is the peak action sequence of Parish . Parish lacks depth in exploring its various themes. Giancarlo Esposito's performance disappoints, leading to a forgettable and generic show. If you watched…
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Blood & Honey 2 Review — Horror Sequel Is Mean & (Almost) Better In Every Way
Summary A better script and character focus in Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 lead to an improved overall tone and storytelling experience. The larger budget for the sequel allows for more gruesome kills, better production design, and decent CGI effects,…
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‘The Wages of Fear’ Review — Netflix Remakes a Classic, but to What End?
The Big Picture Netflix's Wages of Fear remake falls far short of the original, lacking tension and emotion. The action sequences are lackluster, characters are one-dimensional, and performances are flat. Attempts to recreate pivotal moments from the original film are…
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