The extended universe of DC movies that began with 2013’s Man of Steel and has continued to extend through the new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is set for release next month, has brought many great successes and utter…
Read moreWell, here we are again. With 2023 finally coming to a close, it’s time to look to next year and the Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 (Strike Affected Edition). It’s been a very weird year with the SAG and WGA…
Read moreEditor's Note: The following contains The Batman spoilers. The Big Picture Harvey Dent's arrival is hinted at through the introduction of Max and Min, two henchmen from Two-Face's gang in Batman: The Animated Series. The movie establishes Thomas Elliot as…
Read more2016's Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is one of the best science fiction movies to ever be released. Though he's now more well known for his work on films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, one of Villeneuve's best outings…
Read moreThe love pairing of flirty, late-era Millennial Harry (Paul Mescal) and the shy, fringe Gen X-er Adam (Andrew Scott) isn’t what you’d necessarily expect in most contemporary gay love affairs, let alone in Andrew Haigh’s sublime new drama, “All of…
Read moreThe Big Picture Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a cerebrally enjoyable Japanese rom-com that takes time travel to another level, with twists that subvert expectations. The film seamlessly constructs its intricately plotted time travel mechanics, appearing as if it's…
Read moreIt wouldn't be a stretch to say that Good Omens is one of the most unique shows out today — which isn't at all surprising considering the show is based on Neil Gaiman and Sir Terry Pratchett's novel of the…
Read moreLike trailers, movie posters are marketing materials to put butts in seats for movies and one could argue—with the fragmenting nature of streaming and the downtrends of movie theatergoing—that movie posters aren’t as important as they once were to pop…
Read moreThe Big Picture Anthony Mann's Man of the West shocked audiences with its graphic portrayal of brutality and sexuality, raising eyebrows at the time despite it being one of the top-grossing films of 1958. The film depicted scenes of sexual…
Read moreSummary The Marvels is underperforming at the box office, indicating that 2023 wasn't Marvel's year. Both Barbie and The Marvels feature female-led casts and explore unlikely alliances and family ties. Both films address cultural and societal issues, using humor and…
Read moreTilda Swinton has many talents, including performing, producing, collaborating, writing, and dressing up, not to mention expressing herself beautifully on screen and in her choice of language. It’s the second time that I’ve interviewed the performance artist at the Marrakech…
Read moreThe Big Picture Mr. Smith Goes to Washington showcases the impact of corruption on American politics and the importance of standing up for what is right. The film's message of democracy and equal justice for all Americans posed a threat…
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