A Thousand Pines Reviews Film Threat
Wood is the biggest resource used and produced in America. Every year, hundreds of crews travel the country to plant pine trees. A considerable amount of those crews are made up of Latino workers, here on temporary visas. A Thousand…
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Corsicana Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Rest assured, westerns are alive and well, and indie filmmakers proudly lead the charge. This is particularly true with Isaiah Washington’s Corsicana, which tells the story of a true-life hero, Bass Reeves. Washington plays Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass…
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A Thoughtful, Moving Drama With An Exceptional Cast
Summary All of Us Strangers is a haunting and visually breathtaking film that delves into themes of grief, loneliness, and the struggle to move on from loss. Andrew Scott delivers a moving and emotionally devastating performance as Adam, conveying torment…
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Lock & Load Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Lock & Load is a passion project for Nathan Shepka, who stars, wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film. The Scottish actioner follows Shepka’s private security officer, Nick, and his partner, Derek (Colin McDougall). In the 11-minute prologue, the two…
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Slotherhouse Review: A Stumble in the Comedy Horror Jungle
Slotherhouse, directed by Matthew Goodhue and penned by Bradley Fowler, slithers into the horror-comedy genre with its quirky premise, promising to blend frights and laughs. Unfortunately, this ambitious endeavor falls short, stumbling over its own sluggish pace and clichéd plotlines,…
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Nicolas Cage Is Superb In Borgli’s Imaginative Comedy
Summary Dream Scenario is a zany and imaginative film that explores fame, cancel culture, masculinity, and anxiety-driven impotence. The film centers around Paul Matthews, a tenured professor who becomes a celebrity after appearing in people's dreams, but things take a…
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Demián Rugna’s Horrifying New Take On Possession Is Disturbing & Wonderful
When watching most horror films released nowadays, you’re often reminded of the old saying, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” Especially when it comes to horror, you can easily lump films together based on subgenres, and thus, you know what…
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‘The Gilded Age’ Season 2 Review
In the wake of the Downton Abbey world coming to a close after six seasons (and two subsequent feature films!), anticipation swirled around Julian Fellowes' next potential period drama project. While The Gilded Age has been a long-gestating idea for…
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Candela Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Sharon Stone’s Catherine Tramell and Christian Bale’s Patrick Bateman may have some competition in writer/director Andrés Farías Cintrón’s sex/crime thriller Candela. A broodingly atmospheric film that tracks the ripple effect of corruption and murder involving a sexy,…
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Boy Makes Girl Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Love is a risky prospect, and these risks are explored in Mark Elias and Mark David’s feature film, Boy Makes Girl. Aaron (Mark Elias) is a brilliant software programmer for a dating app company…and the NRA. Part of his brilliance…
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Bernice, Too Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Bernice, Too, directed by Rick Passmore and Jon Bristol, is a lot of things at once: a story of two friends experiencing the world; a farcical take on directionless arthouse films; an extended meditation on how…
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Suitable Flesh Featured, Reviews Film Threat
How does Joe Lynch’s trademark style fit into an H.P. Lovecraft story? Well, Dennis Paoli’s script for Suitable Flesh is full of the dark humor, sex appeal, action, and macabre antics that are the director’s staples. So, is this horror…
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