Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Nun II. The Big Picture The goat in The Nun II is the most frightening part of the film, surpassing the scares by Valak. The goat's unexpected appearance and chase sequence provide…
Read moreThe Matrix first enraptured fans with its release in 1999, then perplexed them with the follow-ups Matrix: Reloaded (2003) and Matrix: Revolutions (2003). While many criticized the additional endeavors, a great deal of enthusiasts found the Matrix trilogy an endearing…
Read moreIn this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo brings back directors Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah to discuss the film “Rebel.” The dramatic musical thriller follows a Muslim Belgian family as they are slowly ripped apart by Islamic extremists through…
Read moreThe Big Picture Gerald's Game brings Stephen King's horrific novel to life with terrifying imagery that will leave a lasting impact. The film explores the fears experienced by women, delving into themes of violence, trauma, and abuse. The connection between…
Read moreThe Star Wars franchise has seen more expansion in the eyes of mainstream viewers over the last ten years than in any decade preceding it. Following Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012, they have produced five new Star Wars films,…
Read moreTORONTO – There always seems to be this assumption in Hollywood that when the end of the world comes, it will be quick. A nuclear holocaust will destroy the environment in hours, or a massive space object will send civilization…
Read moreThe Big Picture Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition into comedy was a wise business decision that resonated with audiences and brought in billions of dollars in grosses. Schwarzenegger's ability to make audiences laugh quickly became as appealing as his action side, disproving…
Read moreStar Trek: Strange New Worlds has finished its second season on Paramount+ and has been a hit with critics and fans alike since it premiered in 2022. While Paramount+ is full of Star Trek series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds…
Read moreThe Big Picture Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice is a departure from previous Hercule Poirot adaptations, opting for a more chilling horror movie atmosphere. The film is based on Agatha Christie's novel Hallowe'en Party, which allows it to easily…
Read moreThe Little Mermaid, the live-action remake of the classic 1989 Disney animated film of the same name, has become so shrouded in debate and politicization that simply liking the film, or not liking the film, has become less about holding…
Read moreJames 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…
Read moreThe 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…
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