‘Rather’ Is A Well-Crafted But Frustratingly Shallow Bio-Doc [Tribeca]

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‘Rather’ Is A Well-Crafted But Frustratingly Shallow Bio-Doc [Tribeca]

“Any controversial story one does, involving powerful people… Eventually you’re going to have to face the furnace and take the heat,” Dan Rather explains early in Frank Marshall’s bio-documentary “Rather.” “And unless you’re prepared to do that, then you’re going…

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Review: An Excellent Return

Over the last fifteen years, it’s been fascinating to watch Danny McBride evolve throughout the three different HBO series he’s created. Eastbound & Down—which McBride co-created with Ben Best and Jody Hill—introduced us to the former baseball pitcher/consummate scumbag Kenny…

Back and Bolder Than Ever

Star Trek has a long and storied history of boldly going to new and glorious heights in the sci-fi genre, and Strange New Worlds Season 2 is set to do just that with the show's return. The prequel series debuted…

The Flash Review: Over-Hyped But Good Enough For A DC Movie

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in…

Chasing Chasing Amy | Film Threat

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Director Sav Rodgers’ Chasing Chasing Amy is a love letter of gratitude to Kevin Smith’s 1997 film Chasing Amy. That’s how this begins, but as Rodgers digs deeper into the messy issues of sexual orientation, fluidity, homophobia, and…

‘Mountains’ Is A Textured Exploration Of The Effects Of Gentrification Of Miami’s Little Haiti [Tribeca]

A portrait of a community, and family, in flux, Monica Sorelle’s feature debut “Mountains” is a deceptively low-key, but nevertheless textured, exploration of Miami’s Little Haiti community and the effects of gentrification on immigrant families. Narrowing in on one family…

Tessa Thompson Gives a Stunning Performance

It’s often been said that all acting is reacting, and Tessa Thompson makes an excellent case for that throughout The Listener. The film follows Thompson’s character, Beth, one night as she volunteers for a crisis helpline, listening to everyone from…

FROM Season 2 Episode 8: DEEP DIVE and Reaction

Thank you FROMily, we are back with another recap of our favorite IDK where we are show FROM Season 2 Episode 8. I’m your host with the most Anthony and we’re picking right up where we left off last week…

Follow Her | Film Threat

Have you ever been watching Deathtrap and wished it was a more serious horror-thriller than the comedy it is? Then director Sylvia Caminer and writer-star Dani Barker’s Follow Her is for you. They throw a bit of Dot The I…

Michael Shannon’s Directorial Debut Gives Judy Greer the Spotlight She Deserves [Tribeca]

If you manage to go in blind to “Eric Larue,” the directorial debut of actor Michael Shannon, you might think the titular character is dead. His parents, Janice and Ron (Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, respectively), go through the motions…

Copyright Infringement | Film Threat

David Sabshon’s documentary, Copyright Infringement, explores the controversies surrounding art, fair use, and copyright infringement. While these topics are discussed, the film focuses more on an Australian artist who managed to subvert the elitist system that controls the business and narrative…

The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster

NOW IN THEATERS! There’s nothing like seeing Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein recreated with a woman. That is exactly what we get with writer-director Bomani J. Story’s The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster. Even better, an intelligent Black teenager living in the projects is…

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