The Nudels of Nudeland Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Growing up as a kid, there were rumors that our town had a nude beach. My friends and I searched and searched to no avail in hopes of getting just a glimpse of naked sunbathers. The beach…
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A Hollywood High Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON PARAMOUNT PLUS! Los Angeles is regarded as the cultural equivalent of cleavage, a city that revels in surface-level sensationalism. Tucked in that cleavage like a rare gem is Duran Duran, one of my favorite bands of all time.…
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Me + Lee Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Giorgio Miraflor captures a brief intersection of humanity in his short film, Me + Lee. Theodore (Giorgio Miraflor) is a bit of a recluse in life. While packing up the record hanging on his wall, his mother (Daphne Monte) hopes…
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‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ Review — Justin Long Carries This Holiday Slasher
The Big Picture It's A Wonderful Knife is a creative twist on the classic story, featuring a masked killer and an alternate universe plot. Justin Long delivers a standout performance as the evil Mayor Waters, adding a campy yet dark…
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Indie Sci-Fi Thriller Is Missing Meets 10 Cloverfield Lane
Summary Share? is a human story disguised as a science fiction film, showcasing the mundanity of everyday life in an entertaining and thought-provoking way. The film explores the concept of being trapped, whether it's in a physical room or during…
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The Loch Ness Horror Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In the ocean’s deep unknown, a submarine searches for a creature only known through legends. When reports surface that the sub has gone missing, a rag-tag group of adventurers must band together if they are to rescue those lost at…
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A Life on the Farm Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! The subgenre of horror-comedy exists in documentaries as well as in fictional cinema. For documentaries, the filmmaker presents a true story that is off-kilter and surreal. It has moments of terror that sometimes provide belly laughs…
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Quiz Lady Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON HULU! Jessica Yu’s comedy, Quiz Lady, is a girls’ road trip movie about sisters and family. It’s got heart and laughs. I honestly miss these sweet, simple comedies. Awkwafina plays Annie, a white-collar office worker who is invisible…
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Love Virtually Review: Disappointing Dive into Familiar Territory
Love Virtually, the science-fiction romance film directed by L.E. Staiman and co-written by Staiman and Cheston Mizel, dives headfirst into the popular realm of virtual reality and online relationships. The film centers around four couples, striving for true love within…
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Syndrome K Featured, Reviews Film Threat
AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Desperate times call for desperate measures. Stephen Edwards’ thrilling documentary, Syndrome K, is the story of three doctors who went to extraordinary lengths to hide Jews from the Nazis and the Holocaust. The story takes us to Nazi-occupied…
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‘Colin from Accounts’ Review — A Powerhouse Australian Comedy for Paramount+
The Big Picture Colin from Accounts centers around Gordon and Ashley, two flawed and funny characters who navigate life together, showing the complexities of human relationships. The series strikes a perfect balance between self-deprecating humor and vulnerability, creating relatable moments…
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Girls on Film Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Robin Bain’s sexy indie exploitation thriller, Girls on Film, came at just the right time as I was swimming through all these pretentious award-baiting dramas. Jenna (Dare Taylor) is a hopeful nursing student who runs her own adult chat channel…
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