Scream VI Review | Flickreel
The fifth Scream movie was simply entitled Scream. So naturally, the next film is called… Scream VI. Well, at least the franchise is embracing its age by going back to the number system. It’s been almost 27 years since Ghostface…
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An Entertaining Feel-Good Underdog Sports Comedy That Wins On Charm
There is something comforting and appealing about “Champions” in that it’s the type of film that used to be multiplex mainstays in the ’80s and ’90s but now usually pops up on a streaming service’s carousel without much fanfare. Audiences…
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Trevante Rhodes Shines In This Must-See Psychological Thriller
Bruiser is methodical in its commitment to building tension, and the result is a fascinating portrait of youth in revolt. Miles Warren's direction is finely tuned and his and Ben Medina’s script is just as crisp. The tone and performances…
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The Killer Franchise Delivers Again, Continuing To Carve Out A New Path With Great Success
When “Scream” landed in theaters in January 2022, a month that works well for horror but is also often considered a dumping ground for so-so content, the reboot/sequel was greeted with one of the biggest cinematic sighs of relief in…
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Bo-Katan Proves an Unexpected Ally
If the premiere of The Mandalorian’s third season set the stage for where Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder) journey is headed this season, then the second episode makes it clear that his fervent search for redemption in the waters…
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Pinwheel Horizon | Film Threat
Three warriors prepare for their final battle in the dystopian world of Ian Ebright’s futuristic short film, Pinwheel Horizon. Cyra (Cassie Stires), Aru (Steven Soro), and Kuur (Maz Siam) are on the final stretch of their long journey to defeat the…
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Ghostface Goes to NYC in This Nostalgia-Filled Blast
The Scream movies have always been about looking at the past and utilizing our shared knowledge of horror films to create new nightmares out of that awareness. In Scream, the girl in distress doesn’t just run away from the killer…
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Viral Haunting Story Best When Played For Laughs
In his most recent tenure at Blumhouse, writer-director Christopher Landon showed a talent for making movies fun. His horror-comedies Happy Death Day and Freaky got a lot of mileage out of their (sub)genre-mashing conceits, but the self-awareness was tempered with…
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Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo Elevate Hulu Dramedy Series
Home TV Reviews 'UnPrisoned' Review: Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo Elevate Hulu's Dramedy Series We all could use a lot more Delroy Lindo in our lives and this new show, however uneven it remains, delivers on that from start to…
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Sloane: A Jazz Singer | Film Threat
Director Michael Lippert’s documentary, Sloane: A Jazz Singer, shines the spotlight on the career of the relatively unknown torch singer Carol Sloane. Sloane was active in the 1960s and then again in the 80s. She performed at the 1961 Newport Jazz…
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Woody Harrelson Stars in Shaggy Underdog Story
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a decade since we’ve seen an actual Farrelly brothers movie. After 2014’s Dumb and Dumber To, Peter Farrelly went off on his own, won the Best Picture Oscar for Green Book, and…
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Jordan’s Directorial Debut Is Convincing & Confident
Home Movie Reviews Creed III Review: Jordan’s Directorial Debut Is Convincing & Confident Though Baylin & Coogler’s script gives just enough to not be forgettable, Jordan’s direction seals the deal and provides fulfilling entertainment. Michael B. Jordan in Creed III…
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