Ford Is Brilliant In Final Indy Adventure
Perhaps one of the biggest question marks during this summer's movie season is James Mangold's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. It's the latest installment in a beloved franchise, though its predecessor, 2008's Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is…
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John Krasinski Series Finishes Strong
When it comes to real-life politics, the nature of the game is anything but thrilling. Add into the mix a dose of fictional political patterns, however, and things get a lot more interesting. Much like the allure of true-crime dramas,…
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Soredia Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Soredia, written by Amanda Lucido and director Julia Ponce Diaz, gets its title from a lichen that groups on algae and breaks across it, feeding directly off the underwater plant. Paralleling that is French exchange student Lucie (Cassandra Due) and…
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Breaking Bounds Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Director Mark Harris’ courtroom drama, Breaking Bounds, is interspersed with a romance teetering on the edge of failure. But more than anything, screenwriters Marvin Nelson and Lotten Yeaney have scripted a heady tale of immigrants in America. With the cold open,…
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Mermaid’s Lament Featured, Reviews Film Threat
DANCES WITH FILM 2023 REVIEW! Writer-director G.B. Hajim’s sophomore feature film is the fantasy-drama Mermaid’s Lament. Dayva Summer Escobar stars as Oee, a mermaid who gets trapped on land. She trembles as she traverses the city near her ocean, not…
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Angels Of The Sky Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Co-writers/co-directors Josh Berman, Trent McGee, and screenwriter Natalia Pleshivtseva present untold stories from World War II with their documentary Angels Of The Sky. Specifically, the filmmakers chronicle the 8th Air Force pilots who were shot down and became prisoners of war.…
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Netflix’s Nimona Is A Fun Enough Kids’ Movie With Little For Anyone Else
Netflix’s latest animated original Nimona is a really cool new movie with a very unique premise. The film has a lot of laughs, great voice acting and a wonderful world that is quite special. While it’s got a lot working…
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Molli and Max in the Future Featured, Reviews Film Threat
OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Molli and Max in the Future is a shining star in the sci-fi rom-com genre from writer/director Michael Lukk Litwak. For an indie film, it accomplishes great things both visually and from a storytelling standpoint. As…
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Netflix’s Skull Island Anime Adds To Kong’s MonsterVerse Mythos In A Cool New Way
Netflix’s latest animated series Skull Island is a continuation of the Kong dynasty with a brand new approach. The anime-styled new show is an incredible new story that finally does justice to the human characters within the Kong storyline. Instead…
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Heritage Day Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2023 REVIEW! There are a few topics that many adults don’t feel comfortable discussing. The Holocaust is a major one. Why is that, though? Can anything be gained by bringing it out in the open? These are…
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Who Wants To Be A Millennial? Featured, Reviews Film Threat
DANCES WITH FILMS 2023 REVIEW! Things are tough out there, and as the Millennial generation has reached the age of adulthood, everything is way too expensive for those who have not chosen the influencer path. Comedian/host Matt “TK” Devine spotlights…
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High Noon on the Waterfront Featured, Reviews Film Threat
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST 2023 REVIEW! The Hollywood Blacklist is an interesting time in our history. It’s been over 75 years now since the “Hollywood Ten” refused to answer the House on Un-American Activities Committee’s question: “Have you now, or have…
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