An Emotional, Gorgeously Told Story That Balances Heart, Humor & Grief
Summary Ghostlight masterfully balances humor with melancholy in a poignant exploration of grief. The storytelling is delicate and heart-wrenching, centering around a family grappling with loss. Exceptional performances from the cast create an authentic and emotional viewing experience. Ghostlight, which…
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‘The Walking Dead The Ones Who Live’ Episode 5 Recap — Wake Up, Rick!
Editor's Note: The below contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Episode 5. The Big Picture Rick and Michonne's romance gets interrupted by Jadis, who poses a major threat to their safety and home in Alexandria. Jadis…
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The Man in The Hat Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Have you ever hallucinated that there was a stranger behind you? Ryan Harrison’s The Man in The Hat asks the audience to consider what is real or unreal. Horror is one of those genres where the psyche can be explored…
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You’ll Never Find Me Review: A Riveting Tale of Mystery and Madness
The independent film industry has been a breeding ground for creative narratives and original takes of widely recognized horror clichés. Enter You’ll Never Find Me, directed by the promising duo Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen. With a script penned by…
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Julian Dennison Is The Highlight Of A Messy Sci-Fi Horror Comedy That Loses Its Charm
Summary Y2K has a great premise but falters in the second half, losing its fun and heart. Julian Dennison's performance stands out, elevating the film and keeping the story afloat. The film struggles with character development and fails to sustain…
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Road House Review: An Entertaining Albeit Flawed Reimagining
Doug Liman‘s reimagining of the cult classic action film Road House ambitiously attempts to infuse modern sensibilities into a nearly three-decade-old narrative. Leveraging the magnetic charm of Jake Gyllenhaal and tapping into the current appeal of UFC with Conor McGregor’s…
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Art Talent Show Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Art can be anything that you look at. But what makes it good or bad? How do you critique art, and how is one qualified to critique it? It’s quite ironic of me to ask that question as I’m here…
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A Trailblazing Dancer Gets Her Due
There’s an immense amount of ground covered in “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor,” ironic for a documentary revolving largely around a pioneer who established a reputation in the 1960s as a frequently uncovered, immensely popular topless dancer at San…
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William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill Review
Summary William Shatner's documentary feels more like a memoir. Archival footage connects Shatner's story, revealing his diverse roles. The film has a slow start that leads to a poignant ending, with Shatner embracing mortality. William Shatner’s new documentary, You Can…
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A Fragile Flower Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A gifted singer finds herself in the pitfalls of instant fame in Mai Thu Huyen’s dramatic tale, A Fragile Flower. Thach Thao (Maya) is a beautiful young woman with the voice of a songbird. Her kinder Mama Rose caregiver, Eliie…
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A Meandering Whodunit That Wastes Talented Actors
Summary Sleeping Dogs' story lacks originality, borrowing too heavily from other successful crime thrillers, namely Memento. The good actors are given stock characters and are unable to shine due to stilted writing. The movie fails to deliver a clear message…
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Christspiracy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
From the co-creator of some highly discussed and debated documentaries on Netflix, including Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy, and What the Health, comes a documentary that is sure to get viewers talking. Christspiracy takes on the same theme of rejecting mass meat consumption…
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