‘The Machine’ Review: Bert Kreischer’s Action-Comedy Delivers
I was first introduced to Bert Kreischer's "Machine" bit during my Thanksgiving break in college. My friend poured shots of authentic Russian vodka and while we were lounging around, he decided to show me and another friend Kreischer's bit. I'd…
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Ali Asgari & Alireza Khatami’s Collection of Vignettes Is A Thoughtful Examination Of Injustices Faced In Iran [Cannes]
In “Terrestrial Verses,” the first collaboration between co-directors Alireza Khatami and Ali Asgari that was met with applause throughout the entirety of its premiere screening in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, observes life under…
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Cracked | Film Threat
Co-written and directed by Surapong Ploensang, Cracked follows Ruja (Chayanit Chansangavej) and her daughter, Rachel (Nutthatcha Padovan), returning to Thailand after Ruja’s artist dad passes away. The estate includes two striking yet creepy paintings with a dark history all their…
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Series Finale Review: A Suitable Swan Song
Editor's note: This review contains spoilers for the final episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Well, folks, it looks like we have reached the end of the line. We have gathered here on this fine Friday morning to pay our respects…
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Cassandra Naud Steals Sharp Shudder Horror
Horror movies that authentically capture the experience of the online worlds we’ve built for ourselves are all too rare. More often, they can feel persistently out of touch and unaware of the particulars of how online spaces function. Some can…
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Takeshi Kitano Stages A Blood-Soaked Samurai Epic [Cannes]
For three decades, filmmaker Takeshi Kitano was fixated on a period of Japanese history, in which Lord Oda Nobunaga was inexplicably betrayed by one of his closest allies, Akechi Mitsuhide, in an ambush at Honno-ji Temple. The reasons behind Mitsuhide’s…
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Summer With The Guys | Film Threat
NOW ON TUBI! Terrence Green’s directorial debut, Summer With The Guys, is a comedy focusing on a few down-on-their-luck football players. Written by Brashaad Mayweather, Marquese ‘Kese’ Deese, and Heidi Weitzer, the film stars Green as DC, a college football…
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An Insightful Look at a Trailblazer
Documentaries are daunting. There’s a rush of excitement that’s immediately followed by hesitation when a documentary on someone as influential and original as Mary Tyler Moore is announced. It’s thrilling to pull back the curtain on an icon in a…
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Rob Savage’s Horror Turns Stephen King Into ‘Stranger Things’
So you want to make an adaptation of a Stephen King story. How do you go about it? There are plenty who have tried with some creating bold visions that have gone in their own directions while others have strived…
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Cate Blanchett Is A Renegade Nun In Warwick Thornton’s Exploration Of Faith [Cannes]
Warwick Thornton is no stranger to La Croisette. His debut feature, “Samson and Delilah,” won the Camera d’Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, where his latest feature, “The New Boy,” just had its premiere. READ MORE: 2023 Cannes Film…
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The Curse Of Wolf Mountain
Based on the title and poster for The Curse Of Wolf Mountain (aka just Wolf Mountain), one would be forgiven for thinking it’s a werewolf creature feature. But no, the film, written by Keli Price and directed by David Lipper,…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s TV Debut Is Messy Fun
Without question, Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest, most recognizable action stars in the history of Hollywood. He's been the Terminator, Conan the Barbarian, he fought a Predator, and he was even the governor of California. He may not…
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