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How to Watch the Series in Order

Back in 2012, when the first season of DC's Arrow was released, no one knew just what a complex and elaborate shared world the series would go on to spawn. As more shows and characters were introduced in subsequent years,…

26 Must-See Films To Watch At TIFF

It’s officially September. Summer is winding down, school is starting, and the Fall film festival circuit has kicked off. By the time you read this, you’ll have seen dozens of our reviews from the Venice Film Festival and Telluride Film…

Siskel and Ebert Were So Hard on This Director That He Parodied Them in This Movie

The Big Picture Roland Emmerich's parodied Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert in Godzilla because of their dislike of his past movies like Independence Day. Emmerich's portrayal of Mayor Ebert and his sidekick Gene was too on-the-nose, making the parody feel…

Everything You Need to Know Heading Into the Final Season

Summary Archer revolutionized animated adult fare, paving the way for shows like Rick & Morty and Teenage Euthanasia to find their audience. The untimely death of Jessica Walter halted plans for an Arrested Development reunion and an Archer homage episode.…

Sofia Coppola’s Understated Biopic Lets Us Draw Our Own Conclusions [Venice]

The most powerful aspect of Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” premiering in Competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival, is in the title: to focus on Priscilla Presley, née Wagner, formerly Beaulieu, is to show a side of a marriage and of…

Roger Ebert Wrote a Review for Garfield As Garfield

The Big Picture Roger Ebert's review of Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties demonstrated his creativity and served as a precursor to the internet's obsession with absurdist Garfield humor. Garfield's basic comic strip nature has made it the perfect source…

How Its Oscar Chances Were Boosted in a Major Way

Summary Barbie is not just a commercial success, but also a critical one, grossing over $1.2 billion at the global box office and becoming the highest-grossing domestic release of 2023. The involvement of director Greta Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach…

David Fincher’s Homage To The Classic Crime Thriller With Michael Fassbender Is Entertaining But Orthodox [Venice]

The question of whether or not technology has killed the classic crime thriller has popped in and out of the discourse as the years saw pocket watches morph into sci-fi-looking gadgets capable of getting one both dinner and a first-class…

This Was the Best Year in Animation History

The Big Picture The 1980s was a transformative decade for mainstream animation, with industry giants and newcomers pushing boundaries and experimenting with new techniques and genre tones. 1989 was the pinnacle of the decade. Don Bluth's films, such as An…

Bones and All Ending, Explained

Summary Bones and All combines elements of romance and horror, with a strong atmosphere that adds to the overall experience. In the shocking ending, Maren's mother tries to kill her, leading Maren to initially reject love. However, she later reunites…

Harmony Korine Goes Sicko Mode In A Visually Stunning Journey Through Miami Thug Life [Venice]

Ten years after “Spring Breakers,” the neon pinks and greens of Harmony Korine’s mainstream breakthrough return in an Internet-inflected and even more abstract ode to the thug life, with seriously mixed results. To call “Aggro Dr1ft” stupid or silly isn’t…

This Early ’80s Kevin Costner Disaster Movie Is Shockingly Accurate

The Big Picture Testament is a character-driven disaster movie that relies on relatable everyday situations and the fear of the unseen to instill anxiety. The film portrays the unraveling of society and the despair of regular people faced with the…

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