‘A Creature Was Stirring’ Film Review: Monstrous Winter Chills
Christmas time is here! Time for joy and time for fear, as the new film “A Creature Was Stirring” makes its way into genre fan’s stockings just in time for the holidays. Directed by Damien LeVeck from a feature debut…
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Is ‘Reptile’ Based on a True Story?
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Reptile. Updated 12/1. The Big Picture Netflix's crime thriller Reptile draws inspiration from classic true crime films like Zodiac and In Cold Blood, incorporating realistic elements and unresolved mysteries. The film follows detective…
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Every Original TV Series Coming to Hulu in December 2023
Hulu, although it had so many ups and downs when it first launched in 2007, is currently one of the best streaming services in the world. With Disney aiming to buy the entirety of Hulu's stakes from Comcast, the possibility…
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‘Leave the World Behind’ Film Review: A Gripping Tale of Society’s Fall
Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” starts with this generation’s worst nightmare; the internet goes down. For anyone born in the years after Generation Z, there is nothing more terrifying than not being able to check social media or email,…
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A Guide to the House of Mouse
The Big Picture Image via Collider Staff Walt Disney founded the company in 1923, and it has since become one of the largest entertainment and media companies in the world. Disney has made significant acquisitions over the years, including Marvel…
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How Ms. Marvel Compares to Other Teenage MCU Heroes
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Marvels. In The Avengers, Nick Fury says the world (the MCU) is filling up with heroes. Starting with Phase 4, a new pattern emerged. While there are still plenty of adult heroes being…
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‘Juno’ — An Abortion Movie That Isn’t About Abortion
The Big Picture Juno portrays abortion as a normal and non-taboo topic, challenging the stigma surrounding the issue. The film highlights the importance of choice, showing that abortion a personal decision and the person can change their mind at any…
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Every Movie Leaving Hulu in December 2023
Hulu gets ever closer to becoming just more Disney+. They've got a great month, though, for December with all the Christmas movies you could want. This is the streaming service you need if you're looking to have Christmas Vacation gently…
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New Films From Steven Soderbergh, Debra Granik, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden
The Sundance Film Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary in January and it’s no surprise that some legendary Park City filmmakers are returning with new films for the 2024 edition. Among the alumni are Steven Soderbergh, whose landmark film “Sex,…
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‘Lord of Misrule’ Film Review: Intensely Chilling Folk Horror
Director William Brent Bell’s beautifully dark “Lord of Misrule” is a disturbing mystery/horror picture that leans in to historical English superstitions and pagan beliefs to create a compelling viewing experience. Bell’s film finds palpable terror in its unsettling atmosphere and…
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‘Black Swan’ Ending Explained — The Price of Perfection
The Big Picture Black Swan is a dark psychological horror film that delves into the world of ballet, mental health, and the price of success. The intense pressure and obsession for perfection leads the main character, Nina, into a state…
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Why It’s the Best War Film Ever Made
When Steven Spielberg released the 1998 World War II epic Saving Private Ryan in 1998, audiences worldwide were experiencing one of cinema's firsts. Using a strong sense of realism, Spielberg transported everyone to 1944 and made everybody a witness to…
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