James Wan’s Horror Legacy: The Movies That Launched Iconic Franchises

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James Wan’s Horror Legacy: The Movies That Launched Iconic Franchises

James Wan is a modern horror master, who has directed some of the most successful and critically-acclaimed horrors of the past two decades. Finding the perfect balance, he integrates accessible, well-developed characters into eerie and unsettling stories, retaining mainstream horror…

George Lucas Secretly Replaced Darth Vader in Star Wars

The Big Picture Darth Vader's actor, David Prowse, provided the character's enormous stature as a former British heavyweight champion. There is speculation about whether Prowse unintentionally spoiled a major plot twist in The Empire Strikes Back by revealing Darth Vader…

Why Fans Love Negan Even Though He’s the Worst

Summary Negan's complex character and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's performance made him one of the most dynamic characters in The Walking Dead. Negan's ability to adapt to the new world and potential for growth made him more than just a villain,…

Taika Waititi Gets One Big Red Card For His Underdog Soccer Comedy [TIFF]

Everybody loves a winner turned loser, especially these days, Taika Waititi. As of late, in his non-“Thor” directorial output, the once-beloved filmmaker has gravitated toward zeroes meekly shuffling around the margins of power. He’s vaunted swagless vampires dissed by alpha-werewolf…

‘The Nun’ Recap – Everything to Remember Before Valak Haunts Again

The Big Picture Valak, the demonic entity featured in the horror movie The Nun, is a terrifying and malevolent force that preys on religious individuals. The story follows Father Burke and Sister Irene as they investigate a haunted abbey in…

These Are the Different Gods of the MCU (So Far)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been full of powerful supervillains and superheroes. With aliens, androids, and wizards, the MCU has proved time and again that it is a large place. Yet, regardless of how many new characters have been…

Kate Winslet Gets Her Oscar Clips In Ellen Kuras’ Visually Immaculate, But Standard-Issue Biopic [TIFF]

Time and again, we’ve seen that trying to smash the entirety of a life—especially that of a notable person—into the running time of a feature film is a fool’s errand, resulting in puddle-deep characterization, painfully expositional dialogue and narratives that…

Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Leatherface’s Sawyer Family Tree Explained

The Big Picture Leatherface, also known as Jed Sawyer, is the main killer in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and is a butcher for the Sawyer family. The third movie in the franchise features Viggo Mortensen as Leatherface's brother, Tex.…

How Everything Miyazaki Did Led to The Boy and the Heron

Summary Hayao Miyazaki's movies are deeply influenced by his personal experiences and dreams, incorporating elements of his family's history and his own struggles. Miyazaki's unique approach to filmmaking starts with illustrations, with concept art often being created before scripts or…

Natasha Lyonne Is Riveting in Sibling Drama

TORONTO – We’re not sure writer and director Azazel Jacobs needed a comeback after 2020’s disappointing “French Exit,” but we’re delighted to report he’s delivered another exquisite drama with his latest endeavor, “His Three Daughters.” Debuting at the 2023 Toronto…

The Scariest Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2023)

Unbridled terror streaming now. For more than a decade, Netflix’s streaming service has been a harbor for the dissemination of horror movies. It’s been host to indie darlings and silver screen legends alike and acted as a distributor for many…

Ahsoka: Where Is Ezra Bridger?

Summary Ashoka is a sequel to Star Wars Rebels and features characters from the animated series, like Sabine Wren with her own lightsaber fight. The series hints that Ezra Bridger may be in another galaxy, potentially leading to a whole…

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