CLASSIC CINEMA REVIEW: “Straight Time” (1978): Navigating a Crooked Path

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CLASSIC CINEMA REVIEW: “Straight Time” (1978): Navigating a Crooked Path

After being released on parole, a burglar (Dustin Hoffman) attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and “play by the rules”. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer. When he is…

Violent Night Review | Flickreel

One can’t help but wonder if Violent Night was pitched to the studio as Bad Santa meets Die Hard. Even if it wasn’t, that quote would look great on a poster. With a title like Violent Night, it shouldn’t come…

Jonathan Majors Thrives In A Biopic That’s A Cut Above The Rest [TIFF]

The looming specter of whiteness often plagues stories of Black achievement, overshadowing what should be singular moments of triumph. Though it is true that these legends disrupted the framework of whiteness and pushed the world towards progress, the films about…

Thomas & Harlow Jane Team Up For Unfortunately Awful Thriller

Dig boasts a killer soundtrack that has everything from Motown to folk. Unfortunately, that is where the fun ends. Thomas Jane might be getting outworked by his daughter Harlow Jane’s acting debut, but only because his performance is so lacking.…

Cassian & Bix Face the Empire’s Cruelty

Over the last eight episodes, Andor hasn’t shied away from the brutal realities of surviving under an authoritarian regime—whether that be police brutality or cruel prison labor—and Episode 9’s opening scene delivers fresh new horrors to be reckoned with. In…

Sadie Sink Deserves Better Than This Lifetime Movie Wannabe

Fresh off of her acclaimed turn as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things Season 4, and a buzz-worthy role opposite Brendan Fraser in Darren Aronofsky's Oscar-hopeful The Whale, Sadie Sink is becoming one of the most highly sought-after actresses working in…

The Kardashians Season 2 Review: Indulge in Self Indulgence

I want to thank Disney for sending the content over for me to bring you The Kardashians Season 2 review. Cameras return to capture the ever-changing lives of Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie. The family welcomes viewers back…

21 Miles in Malibu | Film Threat

As a lifelong Angelino, I’ve spent my fair share of time driving Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), particularly along its most beautiful section, which is featured in director Nic Davis’ documentary, 21 Miles in Malibu. There’s no question that the city of…

Violent Night Review: Santa is BRUTAL

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xueIvyEtQvw[/embed]When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and…

Bones and All Review | Flickreel

Some will call Bones and All grotesque. Others will call it grotesquely romantic. The film blends tones, themes, and genres to create a meal that’s not quite like any other. The unusual ingredients make sense when you consider the cooks…

Graham Foy’s Feature Debut Looks For The Magic But Fails To Capture It [TIFF]

What does the title of Graham Foy‘s “The Maiden” mean? The film’s early title card reveals that it’s a graffiti tag for Kyle (Justin Sluiter) and Colton (Marcel T. Jiminez), two friends in ’90s Calgary who litter their hometown with the…

Ungar’s Crime Drama Organically Thrills Despite Mixed Signals

Armed bank robberies are some of the most fascinating crime stories in film and television. Specifically, ones in which no victims are hurt always draw in national viewership and intrigue. Canada’s “Flying Bandit,” for example, was known as the infamous…

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