Radical Historical Drama Is As Unconventional As The Aristocratic Women It Portrays
Summary Empress Elisabeth's life explored in Sisi & I , focusing on her relationship with Countess Irma. Sandra Hüller and Susanne Wolff deliver natural interactions, portraying complex characters. The movie takes an unconventional approach to Sisi's assassination, highlighting women's relationships…
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Dance Of The Geisha Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The fangs are out as the heels hit the floor in the samurai ballroom thriller Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha, co-directed by Crystal J. Huang with Nicholas Ryan. The movie opens on a roof in San Francisco, with Kate…
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‘Longlegs,’ ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ and This Week’s Best New Releases, Reviewed and Ranked
Want to beat the heat? Whether you’re heading out to the theaters to see some of the big new releases and bask in the industrial AC or just chilling on your couch to catch what’s now available at home, our…
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Tyler Perry’s Lukewarm Prime Video Drama Doesn’t Even Try
Summary The movie's emotional rollercoaster lacks consistency, making it hard to follow the intended storyline. Dallas is portrayed as a one-dimensional villain, while Ava's character development is the film's best aspect. Tonal shifts between cruelty and self-discovery create a jarring…
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‘Lumina’ Review – This Sci-Fi Horror Will Make You Question Everything
The Big Picture Lumina is a bizarre mix of alien abduction, government conspiracy, and unintentional comedy. The horror-thriller lacks genuine scares, with underdeveloped, unlikable characters and awkward pacing. The unpredictable, incohesive film leaves viewers puzzled and questioning its intentions, providing…
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‘Sing Sing’ Review – Colman Domingo All But Secures His Second Oscar Nomination
The Big Picture Sing Sing showcases the power of art and community within a prison theater group that includes formerly incarcerated actors. Colman Domingo delivers an Oscar-worthy performance, conveying a range of emotions through subtle gestures and expressions. The film…
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Fly Me to the Moon Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A sweet romantic comedy surrounding the moon landing? Not inspired by actual events, it’s so crazy it might work in Greg Berlanti’s Fly Me to the Moon. Scarlett Johansson plays advertising genius Kelly Jones. It’s the 60s, so she’s marginalized…
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KiKi Layne’s Rich Performance Is Saddled With A Romance I Don’t Buy
Summary Dandelion beautifully captures a musician's creative journey, with KiKi Layne's performance as a standout element. The romantic storyline between Dandelion and Casey may distract from the film's grounded tone and musical focus. While the film skillfully intertwines artistry and…
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The Legend of Battle Master Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by the Duffy Brothers, Battle Legends: The Legend of Battle Master is a comedic parody of a ninja movie. Meet Jim Duffy. Jim is a martial arts master who is looking to find and train the next Battle Legend.…
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Beautiful Was The Fight Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Beautiful was the idea for a movie about the world of female musicians in Boston, which the documentary Beautiful Was The Fight, directed by Dave Habeeb, aims to be. It highlights several contemporary female musicians currently active in the Boston…
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Luminous Summer Romp Is An Ode To Friendship And Activisitism
If going in, you did not know that “Hummingbirds” was a documentary, you would readily believe that it was a naturalistically performed indie film. It’s a credit to the film’s loose structure, absence of didacticism, and multitude of incidents that…
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Just Lie to Me Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A frustrated bartender finds herself in an existential crisis in life in Kelly Walker’s short film Just Lie to Me. After a frustrating tattoo session, Brooke (Kylie Alesso) heads to her bartender job to pick up her tips from the…
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