The Universal Theory Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AFI FEST 2023 REVIEW! Co-writer-director Timm Kröger’s wild feature The Universal Theory is quite literally everything all at once. It is a mystery noir, a science fiction thriller, a romance, a psychedelic trip, and a spy flick. There are quantum mechanics and…
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The Holdovers Review | Flickreel
It’s the last day of school before winter break. Final exams are turned in and everybody is checked out, including the teachers. What better way to coast through the day than by putting on a movie, preferably The Holdovers? Ironically,…
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The Bikeriders Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AFI FEST 2023 REVIEW! Jeff Nichols has established himself as one of the most talented cinematic auteurs. His filmography is eclectic, ranging from science fiction (Take Shelter) to thriller (Mud) to racially charged period drama (Loving). No matter the genre,…
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The Land Within Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO 2023 Review. The lands are empty. There are hardly any livestock visible. The roads and houses are torn apart. The winters wreak the dread of emptiness. War-weary soldiers carry rifles to hunt like helpless undead. Wide shots of isolated…
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Priscilla Review: Graceful Tribute to Love, Stardom, and Identity
In Sofia Coppola‘s biographical drama film, Priscilla, the life of Priscilla Presley unfolds with grace and poignancy, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into her relationship with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis…
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Society of the Snow Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AFI FEST 2023 REVIEW! People love a good survival story. The story filmmaker J.A. Bayona tells in the brutally uncompromising Society of the Snow has been told before, most notably in Frank Marshall’s 1993 feature Alive. What makes Bayona’s near-masterpiece…
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‘Invincible’ Season 2 Part 1 Review — Steven Yeun’s Superhero Still Soars
The Big Picture The first season of Invincible ends on a devastating note as Mark learns his father, Omni-Man, was part of an authoritarian group planning to destroy his life. Season 2 explores the aftermath of these devastating revelations, with…
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ID EST Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A team of soldiers escapes certain doom in Shayda Frost and Cosette Lucero’s sci-fi short film, ID EST. The future is bleak as a mysterious creature has invaded the part of the galaxy, stripping planets of all of their natural…
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‘The Buccaneers’ Review — Apple TV+ Period Drama Is More Depressing Than Defiant
The Big Picture Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers incorporates anachronistic elements like pop-rock music, setting it apart from traditional period dramas. The series explores the harsh realities of marriage and challenges the notion of happy endings. The Buccaneers' strengths lie in…
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Black Paris Featured, Reviews Film Threat
TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! According to director Sid Zanforlin, Black Paris is principally about “the decisions we make.” This phrase acts as a master key to Zanforlin’s horror story. That key unlocks the film, allowing it to reveal…
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The New Hands Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The New Hands is an absurd but occasionally amusing indie slasher from writer-director Brandon Scullion. His film follows Bram Victor (Stephen Wu), who lives with his girlfriend Zora (Lexi Graboski) and works at a laboratory. She greatly admires Bram’s hands.…
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Soul Proprietor Featured, Reviews Film Threat
TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Like the roguish wordplay that inhabits its name, Scott Riopelle’s Soul Proprietor is many things. On the surface, the short film is a nod to the great possession films of cinema. But move past…
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