The Big Picture The Saw franchise has become convoluted over the years, with numerous sequels, prequels, and timeline changes. For those new to the franchise, watching the movies in order of release date is the simplest option. Saw X is…
Read moreThe funny thing about contested intellectual property is that often, it doesn't stay dormant forever. In the 1930s, it was unlikely that the creators of Blue Beetle or the Peacemaker ever dreamed a century later that their character would be…
Read moreI was in the theater lobby waiting for Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life (Extraña forma de vida) to screen, talking with another critic. She had not previously seen any of Almodóvar’s works. I’m not exactly a stranger en la…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreRen & 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreSummary 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…
Read moreOctober 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…
Read moreThe 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,…
Read morePixar 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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