Hank And Jolene Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! The romantic dramedy Hank And Jolene is screenwriter Scott Carroll’s first film. Director Derek Shimoda has been steadily working on shorts and features for decades. The film follows optimistic daydreamer Hank (Edward Buchanan), who loves his job at the…
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‘Archie’ Review — An Unforgiving Look Into Cary Grant’s Life
The Big Picture Archie provides a compelling but somewhat sterile look into the private and public life of Cary Grant, with Jason Isaacs delivering a standout performance. The series attempts to find a balance between preserving Grant's legacy and exploring…
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Back to the Future the Musical Review: 1.21 Gigawatts of Fun!
It’s been years in the making and finally in 2023 I was able to find a day to go and check out Back to the Future the Musical and now my concept of time and theatre has been changed for…
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Everyone Is A Hero Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Cinema is often needed to inspire hope, resilience, and harmony. It’s about the optimistic values that movies help honor and endure in times of pain, suffering, and hardship. If any film fills you up in tears and then tugs you…
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A Film by Beyoncé’ Review — A Brilliant Look Behind-the-Scenes
The Big Picture Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé showcases the immersive and communal experience of being at one of her concerts. The film highlights the behind-the-scenes work and the massive effort put into creating the Renaissance tour. Renaissance provides a…
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Yamazaki’s Kaiju Entry Is One Of The Franchise’s Best
Summary Godzilla Minus One brings the franchise back to glory with quality and entertainment, taking us back to post-war Japan and a new crisis with a gigantic monster. The film's narrative focuses on compelling characters, particularly Koichi's mental health and…
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Sides Fast Food Review: Overpriced, Overhyped
The Sidemen are no stranger to business ventures but after sampling Sides fast food for the first time this week I just pray that they don’t make any more fast food joints. Here’s our Sides fast food review. SIDES is…
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Ninja Badass Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! I’ve spent my fair share of time in underground Asian video stores perusing the multiple shelves and bins of imported martial arts movies. So it’s not lost on me that the genre has a massive following in…
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Genre-Blending Adventure Is A Christmas Guilty Pleasure
Summary Candy Cane Lane is a family-friendly holiday film that captures the magic of Christmas with a fantastic cast and crew. The film revolves around the Carver family and celebrates the value of family and spending time with loved ones…
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Halfway to Amarillo Featured, Reviews Film Threat
This town “ain’t” big enough for the two… err, three of us! There’s a snake in my… laptop? Halfway to Amarillo is the latest rootin’est tootin’est comedy from the writer/director Burt Binder that blends modern life with wild west tropes…
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‘Silent Night’ Review — An Empty Action Thriller That Squanders John Woo
The Big Picture Silent Night disappoints with a derivative plot and monotonous character development, failing to deliver on its potential for action cinema. The film's failure to fully commit to its "silent" gimmick and lack of creativity in incorporating the…
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A Sci-Fi Film That Means Well But Completely Misses The Mark
Summary The Shift is a disappointing attempt at merging sci-fi and religion, with a lack of clear genre consistency throughout. The film fails to offer deep themes or insight, with weak action and dialogue that doesn't effectively scare or engage…
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