The Vietnam War-Era Black Comedy That Audiences Got Very, Very Wrong
The Big Picture Joe is a dark comedy in which an alliance between an ad exec and a bigot leads to violent confrontation with the counterculture. Audiences misunderstood Joe at release, with many cheering on the violent finale, missing the…
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Is Way Better Than the Modern Remake
Summary Classic films like The Day the Earth Stood Still are iconic for a reason — attempting to modernize them may not always succeed. Keanu Reeves' remake of the beloved sci-fi staple fell short, failing to capture the magic of…
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This John Wayne Western With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Kicked Off The Genre’s Best Change
The Big Picture John Ford's Fort Apache was groundbreaking in portraying Native Americans accurately, sparking a trend towards more respectful depictions. The film contrasts an East-West view of America through Thursday and York's characters, addressing themes of cooperation versus domination.…
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Caped Crusader’s Finale Sets Up an Even Better Second Season
Batman: Caped Crusader dropped its entire first season on Prime Video on August 1, 2024. Developed by Bruce Timm, one of the co-creators of the popular Batman: The Animated Series, with J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and comic book writer Ed…
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The Dark Side of TV
The darkness. The darkness. Having grown up with the likes of Magnum P.I., MacGyver, The A-Team, Airwolf, Who’s the Boss? and The Golden Girls, a person’s view of everything is probably skewed. For instance, you may think entertainment has grown…
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Does Ryan Reynolds Really Dance in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?
The Big Picture Deadpool & Wolverine 's opening scene features an epic dance number with Deadpool. The opening sequence serves as a nostalgic musical tribute to 20th Century Fox's Marvel films from the early 2000s. The NSYNC dance number is…
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Who Does Sienna End up with in Perfect Addiction?
Perfect Addiction is a story that has two prongs: guys and mixed martial arts, or MMA. These are the two main things that occupy the main character Sienna's (Kiana Madeira) mind, and the two things the movie concerns itself with.…
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Why Was Doc Holliday Always Sweating in ‘Tombstone’?
The Big Picture Doc Holliday's sweat in Tombstone symbolizes his fatal tuberculosis infection, complicating his heroic persona. Tuberculosis was a prevalent and deadly disease in the 1800s, contributing to Holliday's tragic fate in the film. Holliday's decision to face his…
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Marvel’s Blade Problem Can Be Fixed Using Werewolf by Night
Summary Blade 's troubled production history highlights the challenge of making a good movie with a complex character like Blade. Werewolf by Night could be the key ingredient missing from Marvel's Blade reboot to help the film reach its potential.…
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You Need To Check Out the Prequel to One of the Best Zombie Horror Movies Ever
The Big Picture Seoul Station expands social critique beyond Train to Busan , focusing on broader societal issues in South Korea. The main characters in Seoul Station are dealing with real-world struggles like homelessness and prostitution, highlighting societal class hierarchies.…
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Morgan Freeman’s Red Is Finding a New Audience on Netflix
Netflix is constantly adding to its endlessly entertaining and colorful catalog of films, with some of the entertainment industry's biggest titles landing on the streaming giant. Oftentimes, underrated films find massive success and a resurgence in popularity when they become…
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Piece by Piece Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date October 11, 2024 MPAA Rating Rated PG for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements A vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO® animation.... Full synopsis » MOVIE REVIEW…
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