What Went Wrong With the Percy Jackson Movies?
Before the reboot on Disney+ arrives next year, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief first came out a little over a decade ago. While it was successful enough to grant a sequel, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, it…
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Before Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki’s First Anime Film Remains a Classic
It's that time of year again: Hayao Miyazaki is directing yet another Studio Ghibli film, asserting that The Boy and the Heron will be his final film before his retirement. While we'd normally laugh off the sentiment, this time around,…
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Jason Clarke Has Become Movies’ Go-To “That Guy”
The Big Picture Jason Clarke has become a reliable actor for playing the "cucked husband" archetype. Despite not being a household name, Clarke has steadily built a career by working with acclaimed directors and taking on a wide range of…
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These Roles Prove Nathan Fillion Is the Perfect Guy Gardner
With casting news hitting nearly every day, Superman: Legacy is hitting some home runs. Nowhere is this clearer than the news that Nathan Fillion will fill the role of the Green Lantern. Guy Gardner. Cocky Nerd Hero Nathan Fillion is…
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Saw X Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date September 29, 2023 Running Time Not available John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most disturbing installment of the Saw franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate…
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Believer Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date October 13, 2023 Running Time Not available Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 13, a new chapter begins. From…
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‘The Flash’ Is the Perfect Example of What Went Wrong With the DCEU
The Big Picture The Flash's inability to have a clear identity and direction is a prime example of the DCEU's fundamental issue. The film's overly ambitious attempt to include multiple storylines and serve multiple purposes ultimately results in a messy…
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Impossible Has Become the Biggest Summer Blockbuster Franchise
Most properties not titled "Marvel Cinematic Universe" do not make it past one or two successful movies in their franchise. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is the seventh entry in the Mission: Impossible film franchise based on the…
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Is THAT Cameo Really the Next Batman?
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Flash.'While many DC fans have eagerly been awaiting the release of The Flash, it's tough to deny that many audience members are also seeing the film solely to view the return of…
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How the Disney+ Series Establishes a New Future for Star Wars
Ahsoka has become one of the most hotly anticipated new series of the summer, and it’s easy to see why. The series stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, a character who has become a fan-favorite throughout her numerous appearances in…
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Jack Black’s Most Underrated Movie Role Was Based on This Real Story
In general, the film community took Jack Black for granted. A consistent mainstay in movies, particularly comedies, for years, not to mention his wide variety of other talents notably as the lead singer of his band, Tenacious D. In the…
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Can Christopher Nolan’s Movie Live Up to the Hype?
This week is one of the biggest weeks in the 2023 film calendar. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is opening in theaters the same day as Greta Gerwig's Barbie. It’s fierce competition for Nolan, but he and actor Cillian Murphy have shown…
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