Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Would Have Been Epic
The Big Picture Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 had the potential to be a redeeming, epic conclusion to the iconic trilogy in an unexpected way. Raimi initially did not want Venom in Spider-Man 3, but Sony insisted due to merchandise sales…
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Why a Stephen King Cinematic Universe Might Be Taking Shape
Stephen King needs no introduction. However, some of his films sure do. Although his books have been monstrous successes, there have been many movie adaptations that have not fared quite so well. But it appears that is starting to change.…
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A Disney Short Used Mickey Mouse to Parody Frankenstein
Over its centennial existence, The Walt Disney Company has held a tradition of producing a catalog of wholesome, family-friendly films, especially when it came to the company's biggest icon, Mickey Mouse. Since his debut in 1928, Walt Disney's famous mouse…
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Steven Spielberg Movie About AI
Summary A.I.: Artificial Intelligence explores the moral implications of creating a robot with human-like emotions and a desire for love and acceptance. The film highlights the threat of denying a sentient being the right to understand and grow in the…
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Migration Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 25, 2023 Running Time Not available This holiday season, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like…
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Ferrari Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 25, 2023 Running Time Not available It is the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens the factory he and his wife, Laura built from nothing ten…
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The Color Purple Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 25, 2023 Running Time Not available Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.”... Full synopsis » MOVIE REVIEW This movie review is currently away from the desk.…
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Why Won’t Any of Sylvester Stallone’s Major Characters Die?
Rambo can take on a swarm of domestic or foreign enemies on his own. Rocky might be beaten down, but he will push himself to stand back up. Barney Ross will lead his team of mercenaries to save the day.…
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What Are the Yuuzhan Vong, and Why They Should Show Up in the Star Wars Series
The last two episodes of Ahsoka, leading up to the finale, have taken Star Wars somewhere it has not been before – a galaxy, far, far away. In the decades since Return of the Jedi, the films, specifically the sequel…
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How to Watch Chronologically or by Release Date
The Big Picture The Saw franchise has become convoluted over the years, with numerous sequels, prequels, and timeline changes. For those new to the franchise, watching the movies in order of release date is the simplest option. Saw X is…
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Why You May Never See These Characters Again
The funny thing about contested intellectual property is that often, it doesn't stay dormant forever. In the 1930s, it was unlikely that the creators of Blue Beetle or the Peacemaker ever dreamed a century later that their character would be…
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‘Strange Way of Life’ Review: Almodóvar’s Western Drama is Exquisite; Hawke and Pascal Shine
I was in the theater lobby waiting for Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life (Extraña forma de vida) to screen, talking with another critic. She had not previously seen any of Almodóvar’s works. I’m not exactly a stranger en la…
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