The Mill Review: Riveting Thriller That Falls Short of Brilliance
The Mill, a science fiction thriller film written by Jeffrey David Thomas and directed by Sean King O’Grady, offers an intriguing premise that promises to delve deep into the human psyche while exploring themes of survival, desperation, and the lengths…
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‘The Book of Clarence’ Review — LaKeith Stanfield Shines in Biblical Epic
Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn is not the only film at LFF that had to contend with the glory of its predecessor. Jeymes Samuel (also known by his stage name The Bullitts) had a marvelous directorial debut with 2021’s The Harder They…
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V/H/S/85 Review: A Chaotic Tapestry of Horror
The sixth installment in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/85, dives into the chaotic world of found footage horror once more, embracing the anthology format with segments directed by David Bruckner, Scott Derrickson, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Natasha Kermani, and Mike P. Nelson.…
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Caddy Hack Featured, Reviews Film Threat
You’re going to need to drink beer or smoke weed until your torso explodes to get into the right frame of mind for the horror comedy Caddy Hack, written and directed by Anthony Catanese. At the Glory Hole Golf Course, stuffy…
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Foe Review: A Half-Baked Exploration of Identity and Isolation
Foe is the cinematic adaptation of Iain Reid‘s intriguing novel. This movie ventures into the realm of science fiction with a premise that promises existential contemplation and psychological intrigue. Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Aaron Pierre deliver commendable performances, imbuing…
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Blonde Death Featured, Reviews Film Threat
FANTASTIC FEST 2023 RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW! A young blonde teen’s life is changed forever when her family moves from Mississippi to beautiful Orange County, California, in writer-director James Dillinger’s 1980s cult thriller, Blonde Death. Tammy (Sara Lee Wade) is a typical 16-year-old…
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Desperation Road Review: A Bumpy Journey into Southern Noir
Michael Farris Smith’s Desperation Road is adapted into a film directed by Nadine Crocker. This film presents a story steeped in the shadows of the Mississippi landscape. The film attempts to unravel the complexities of human nature in the face…
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Wanha Markku Featured, Reviews Film Threat
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Director Markus Toivo’s Wanha Markku studies how generational gaps fuel a difference between thought processes and outlooks toward life and the world. The documentary is named after a poem about a man named Markku who returns…
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Witness The Great Bharat Rescue Mission In “Mission Raniganj”!
“Log Bole Mujhe Bollywood Star. Naam Mera Akshay Kumar!” That’s right! The Khiladi is back again as a brave Sardaar after “Singh Is King”, now in a serious historic disaster-drama titled “Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue”. Written by Vipul…
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Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein Biopic Is Artful & Fractured
Summary "Maestro" captures the contradictory and complex nature of Leonard Bernstein as a human artwork, provoking questions and revealing contradictory answers that define him. The film explores the committed and lifetime bond between Bernstein and Felicia, showcasing their joyous unity…
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‘Priscilla’ Review — Sofia Coppola Underwhelms With Stale Biopic
Hearing that Sofia Coppola would make a biopic of Priscilla Presley mere months after Baz Luhrmann’s bombastic Elvis was like waking up on Christmas morning to your parents giving you a gift you didn’t tell them you wanted. It was…
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‘Frasier’ Review — Kelsey Grammer’s Dr. Crane Should’ve Stayed in Seattle
Apologies to the lovely city of Boston, but Kelsey Grammer’s Dr. Frasier Crane was one of the many things that was better in Seattle. It isn’t either his or your fault. In fact, you both are just about perfect. As…
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