Refuge Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Miguel Almendarez wrote, directed, edited, and produced Refuge. The short film clocks in at 29 minutes and 40 seconds and is set in the future, during the height of the new Aztec Empire on Mars. The “illustrated epic poem” is not…
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Spain’s Oscar Contender Is Devastating & Gripping
Summary Society of the Snow is a gripping and technically impressive survival film that tells the true story of the passengers of a crashed airplane in the Andes mountains. The movie honors each character and delves into their struggles and…
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‘Destroy All Neighbors’ Review — This Horror Film Just Won’t Die
The Big Picture Destroy All Neighbors is a horror-comedy that takes the terrible neighbors trope to an extreme level. The film is filled with gross-out horror, dirty jokes, and disgusting VFX gags. While talented actor Alex Winter steals the show…
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Wonka Review: Oodles and Oodles of Fantastical Fun
Wonka is an enchanting musical fantasy, creatively adapted and deftly helmed by the accomplished duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby. Unearthing the mystery-shrouded past of the famed chocolatier Willy Wonka, a character made legendary in Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and…
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Crawlspace Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Brady Jacquin’s short, Crawlspace, our protagonist, Adam (J.D. Starnes), has just been dumped by his wife, Julia (Sierra Cevasco), when she discovers that Adam is a porn addict. Adam is left at a desperate point in his life, living…
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Clive Owen Headlines Smart, Accomplished Update Of Classic Character
To some, it may seem blasphemous to go anywhere near new content that centers Sam Spade. Who would dare pick up the pen of Dashiell Hammett or step into the shoes of Humphrey Bogart? Luckily, the pedigree behind AMC’s excellent…
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The Performance Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! It should come as no surprise that with fame comes compromise. Writer-director Shira Piven’s feature film, The Performance, examines just how far one hungry performer will go to have an audience. The Performance is set…
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The Bricklayer: A Shaky Foundation in the Action Thriller Genre
Directed by Renny Harlin, The Bricklayer promised an enthralling narrative of espionage, international conspiracies, and a retired CIA operative forced back into action. With an impressive cast featuring Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Clifton Collins…
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The Painter: A Muddled Canvas of Clichés and Missed Opportunities
Director Kimani Ray Smith‘s The Painter, penned by Brian Buccellato, attempts to weave a web of espionage, action, and intrigue but ultimately gets entangled in its own predictable narrative and lackluster execution. Despite a promising premise, the film falls short…
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Ricky Gervais Armageddon Review: Offended is the Point
Strap yourselves in if you’re a little prone to being offended, your wokeness is about to be put to sleep in this 63-minute powerhouse performance! Here’s our Ricky Gervais Armageddon review. There’s nothing like a Ricky Gervais stand-up to put…
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Weed, Laughs, and Divine Mischief: The Book of Clarence
The Book of Clarence is a journey through biblical times, adorned with raw imagery, unexpected stoner vibes, and a crucifixion scene that’s destined to etch itself into your cinematic memory. This isn’t your average trip to ancient Jerusalem; it’s a…
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The Promised Land Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! The original title for Nikolaj Arcel’s The Promised Land is Bastarden, translated as “The Bastard” from Danish. It’s a fitting title in that the writer-director’s second feature with the renowned Mads Mikkelsen is quite a…
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