Stop Overthinking Charlie Kaufman’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’
The Big Picture I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a film that delves into the anxieties and uncertainties of meeting your partner's parents, adding a layer of existential dread. The narrative of the film follows a young woman who gradually…
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Why Was Ren & Stimpy Controversial?
Ren & Stimpy kicked off the early 90s as a stand-out in a Nickelodeon lineup that included Doug and Rougrats. But shortly after the astronomically successful first series, the franchise began to experience substantial issues. Fair warning: the history of…
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Scott Derrickson Talks Joining the Cult Anthology Series, ‘Doctor Strange’ Creative Differences, ‘The Gorge’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo pops in a tape to discuss “V/H/S/85” with director Scott Derrickson (“Doctor Strange,” “Sinister,” “The Black Phone”). The sixth installment of the beloved horror anthology series follows five sinister found footage tales that…
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Film Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’- The Devil Returns to Theaters
The strange behavior the two girls begin to display are not potent enough to exude any real chills. Angela is used as a human jump scare more than once and Katherine’s breakdown during a church service starts in an interesting…
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‘Sleeping Beauty’s Protagonist Actually Isn’t Who You’d Expect
The Big Picture Sleeping Beauty's titular character, Aurora, may not actually be the protagonist of the story. The fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, go through the most character development and are the driving force behind defeating Maleficent. While Prince Philip…
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Why Chris Rock Left the Franchise After Spiral
Summary Chris Rock's pitch for a twist on the Saw franchise led to significant changes in the ninth installment, now known as Spiral. Rock's prior engagement with Fargo season four prevented him from directing Spiral, but he still had a…
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‘Killers Of The Flower Moon,’ ‘Exorcist,’ ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ & More
October is a gift to cinephiles. It’s home to a barrage of critically acclaimed prestige films beginning their rollout following festival runs and a time to immerse oneself in the horror genre. The latter is especially true with the curation…
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Harrison Ford Just Won’t Stop Doing His Own Stunts
The Big Picture The art of stunt work is a testament to the hard work of backstage experts and the bravery of trained professionals. Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, and Harrison Ford are admired for performing their own stunts,…
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Why Pixar Stopped Casting John Ratzenberger, Explained
Pixar has been one of the most reliable animation studios for nearly 40 years. They've consistently churned out some of the best-animated films of all time, such as Toy Story, Monsters. Inc., Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and many others.…
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European Film Festival 2023: What to Watch
Now in its 10th year, the European Film Festival in South Africa will take place from 12-22 October, 2023. Staged in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the festival presents a strong line-up of sixteen films screened in cinemas with free…
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The Stephen King Adaptation That Is Nothing LIke the Book
The Big Picture The Dark Tower film serves as a sequel to the original Dark Tower books, allowing for a new story that doesn't completely overwrite the source material. Matthew McConaughey's character in the film connects The Dark Tower to…
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Everything We Know So Far
Ready the Tardis, as the Doctor has an anniversary coming up. Starting in November, the iconic British sci-fi hit Doctor Who will mark 60 years on air with an all-new series of specials. First premiering back in 1963, the series…
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