Category: Reviews
Brace For An Impact: YODHA
Brace For An Impact: YODHA

The most feared word in the dictionary is “HIJACK”! What would happen if you are peacefully airborne and suddenly you hear this horrific word rumbling in your ears? Your bone marrow will freeze with fear, anticipating what’s going to happen…

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Isle of Hope Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Isle of Hope Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Two of the finest film actresses ever show us once again how it is done in the excellent generational drama Isle of Hope. The drama is written and directed by Damian Romay, who adapted the…

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Arthur the King Review: A Noble Attempt That Fails To Translate
Arthur the King Review: A Noble Attempt That Fails To Translate

Arthur the King, a film directed by Simon Cellan Jones, graces the silver screen as an attempt to weave the heartwarming real-life story of a dog named Arthur and an adventure racing team into a cinematic experience. The movie is…

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Shift Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Shift Featured, Reviews Film Threat

CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Shift is the first film from writer/director Max Neace. This hard-boiled suspense thriller concerns the night time endeavors of Tom (Connor McGill). He’s a sad sack of a man who just wants a cushy job.…

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‘Shōgun’ Episode 5 Recap — No Shooting Arrows in the House
‘Shōgun’ Episode 5 Recap — No Shooting Arrows in the House

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 5. The Big Picture The dinner scene between Blackthorne, Mariko, and Buntaro is a highlight of this week's Shōgun episode. Anna Sawai delivers another powerful performance as Mariko reveals her…

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Bad River Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Bad River Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Every once in a while, a documentary comes along that can turn the culture upside down and absolutely move you. Mary Mazzio’s Bad River is that film for me. In 2018, a helicopter crashed on Bad River, located near Lake Superior, the…

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‘Cuckoo’ Review — Hunter Schafer Battles Dan Stevens In Gleeful Horror Trip
‘Cuckoo’ Review — Hunter Schafer Battles Dan Stevens In Gleeful Horror Trip

The Big Picture Cuckoo is a unique horror film that blends humor and scares in a distinct vision. Cuckoo features exceptional performances from Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. The film boasts excellent sound design and offers a balance between madness…

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Stopmotion Review: A Terrifying Live-Action and Animated Horror
Stopmotion Review: A Terrifying Live-Action and Animated Horror

Robert Morgan, primarily known for his striking and macabre short films, makes a seamless transition to the feature-length format with Stopmotion, a live-action/adult animated psychological horror film that effectively blurs the lines between creator and creation. Co-written with Robin King,…

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Roadkill Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Roadkill Featured, Reviews Film Threat

It was written somewhere that there are no original plots. But it’s not about the tropes; it is how the filmmakers use them. Writer-director Warren Fast’s Roadkill opens with the familiar parental abuse/sexual repression motif that leads to horrific kills in slashers.…

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Anne Hathaway Shines In This Romantic Comedy Done Right [SXSW]
Anne Hathaway Shines In This Romantic Comedy Done Right [SXSW]

Given some of the star-studded titles that have closed out SXSW in previous years, a romantic comedy that could best be described as Harry Styles Wish Fulfillment might seem like an odd choice to round out the festival. But “The…

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A Compelling, Heartfelt Comedy About Women & Aging In Hollywood
A Compelling, Heartfelt Comedy About Women & Aging In Hollywood

Summary The Uninvited is a personal, funny, and heartfelt exploration of women at different life stages. Rose's interactions with Helen and Lucien provide depth, showcasing care and tenderness absent in other characters. The film's cast imbues humor and intensity, with…

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Essential Exhibition Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Essential Exhibition Featured, Reviews Film Threat

 Directed by the seasoned filmmaker Derek A. Diercksmeier, Essential Exhibition delves into the unprecedented challenges faced by the movie industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The title itself is a poignant reference to the closure of non-essential businesses during the COVID lockdowns. In…

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