Vibrant Animation & Interesting Ideas Clash With Weak Story

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Vibrant Animation & Interesting Ideas Clash With Weak Story

There are few brands as well-respected in Hollywood as Pixar, though the iconic animation studio has faced an awkward period ever since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. With its best 2020s offerings going straight to Disney+ (Soul, Turning Red)…

Scoop On Netflix Review: An Understated Thriller Spotlighting The Ethics Of Indian Journalism

Hansal Mehta is one of my favourite filmmakers. Many of his work features situations and stories that could easily become cheesy, over the top or just plain melodramatic. However, Mehta has a restrained style of storytelling that makes those moments…

Michael Cera Finds Authenticity in Specificity

There’s nothing quite like the bond between siblings. Though you grow up in the same house, eat the same meals, and have the same parents, you can have vastly different experiences and viewpoints on certain situations. Thus, you become vastly…

A Dire ‘Waiting For Guffman’-Esque Disappointment From Writer/Director/Star Chelsea Peretti [Tribeca]

A great movie comedy is something of a miracle, a combination of circumstances, personnel, and timing that would seem impossible to replicate, even under the most ideal circumstances. (It’s why so many comedy sequels stink, but that’s for another time.)…

The Harvest | Film Threat

The Harvest is directed by Caylee So and written by Doua Moua. The film begins subtly and slowly and disguises itself as an ordinary drama. Little did I know that with each frame, a masterfully told story would unfold before my…

Revoir Paris Review: A Meditative Journey Through Trauma and Connection

In Alice Winocour‘s Revoir Paris, the aftermath of a traumatic event becomes a haunting exploration of grief, healing, and the profound connections forged amidst tragedy. This in-depth review delves into the film’s rich tapestry of emotions, highlighting the standout performance…

Emotionally Exhausting Yet Impressively Thin [Tribeca]

One of the most important aspects of good mental health is being able to understand yourself and the things that would contribute to your well-being. Some people find difficulty in self-soothing when it comes to things like anxiety, depression, and…

Jon Hamm & Tina Fey Can’t Save This Tonal Mess Of A Crime Comedy [Tribeca]

Sometimes, a company logo in the opening credits says it all. Redbox Entertainment – yes, they of the DVD kiosks that still exist – helped produce “Maggie Moore(s).” It’s easy to see why they would want a part of the…

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Review: A Strong New Chapter

Ah, The Walking Dead. We just can’t seem to quit you. What began more than a decade ago in reserved yet riveting fashion has expanded into an entire universe of television now spanning many years of its own. While there…

Not The Usual Copy and Paste

After walking out of the York Dungeon this past week we released that this was not the usual copy and paste Dungeon experience and in fact it may just be the best Dungeon experience I’ve had to date! With the…

Breakdown | Film Threat

Any traditional romance features a degree of yearning, lust, and intimacy between lovers. But not all romances stand the test of time. In Breakdown, writer-director Hon Hoang documents one man, known only as Him (Steven Lim), as he reflects on his…

Ali Abbas Zafar’s “Bloody Daddy”: The Story Of A Murderous Night

As Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sumair Azad (Shahid Kapoor) captures a bag of cocaine from drug traffickers, he gets a call from their boss (Ronit Roy) telling him that his son has been kidnapped. Sumair must now embark on…

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