Why You Should Be Watching the Unique HBO Comedy
Since it began airing in March 2022, HBO period comedy Our Flag Means Death has managed to capture the attention and hearts of fans with its unique action, humor, and heart. Set on a pirate ship called The Revenge in…
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Director Grant Singer Talks Benicio Del Toro Collaboration, Coppola & Hitchcock’s Influence & Subverting Crime Tropes [Deep Focus Podcast]
The engaging and surprising crime film “Reptile” is flying slightly under the radar and perhaps even somewhat underestimated. Maybe it is because it’s a Netflix film, which often falls into—one piece of content of many, for better or worse—maybe it’s…
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Film Review: ‘Fair Play’- All is Not Fair in Love and Work
Writer-director Chloe Domont’s thriller “Fair Play” is the kind of NYC-set adult thriller that finds the purest of souls falling down a pit of moral corruption. The devil that you know comes in the form of power players in expensive…
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Let’s Give a Round of Applause to Joan Cusack in ‘School of Rock’
The Big Picture Jack Black's performance in School of Rock is the ultimate distillation of his comedic style, showcasing his classical confident-but-clumsy antics. Joan Cusack is equally phenomenal in the film, bringing fascinating life to the character of Miss Mullins,…
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Despite the Drama, This Could Be the Best Superhero Movie of 2023
Summary Aquaman's first outing was a huge success, grossing over $1.148 billion at the box office and attracting viewers from all over the world. Despite some mixed reviews, Aquaman has a dedicated fan base who consider it one of the…
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Spling to Serve on the FIPRESCI Jury at El Gouna Film Festival 2023
South African film critic and broadcaster Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspeling has been selected to serve on the FIPRESCI jury at the El Gouna Film Festival 2023. The festival will take place from October 13-20, 2023 in the Red Sea resort town…
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The Japanese Comedy That Was Marketed as a “Ramen Western”
The Big Picture Tampopo is a strange and unique film that explores the roles of food and cinema in a satirical way, crossing class and cultural boundaries. The movie pays homage to American films, particularly Westerns and sports movies, using…
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The Flash Series Finale Ending, Explained
Summary The Flash's final season wraps up the series with a full-circle moment, giving Barry Allen and his family a well-deserved happy ending. The Negative Speed Force becomes a major source of conflict in Season 8, forcing Barry and Team…
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Film Review: ‘Reptile’- An Esoteric Police Procedural
The intriguing new police thriller “Reptile” is a compelling motion picture crafted with an esoteric edge. Making his feature filmmaking debut, Grant Singer has directed a mood-piece procedural with patience and a philosophical depth that is lacking in most modern…
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The Non-Horror Stephen King Movie That Time (Rightfully) Forgot
Trigger Warning: The following references sexual harassment. The Big Picture Apt Pupil is one of Stephen King's darkest stories, exploring the disturbing relationship between a manipulative teenager and an ex-Nazi officer. The movie adaptation, directed by Bryan Singer, falls short…
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Here’s Why Tim Burton Will Never Work for DC or Marvel Again
Here’s why Tim Burton will never work for Marvel or DC again. A lot of it has to do with Burton’s Superman being used in The Flash. That’s right. Many people know about Tim Burton’s Batman movies (they're the ones…
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19 Films To Watch At 2023’s Fall Fest
There’s nothing like New York in the Fall— crisper air, pumpkin spice lattes, Cityside Pumpkin patch, the leaves changing in Central Park, and the New York Film Festival. What could be better? The 61st annual New York Film Festival kicks…
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