Kevin Costner Directed the Greatest Modern Western Shootout
Whether Kevin Costner is in front of the camera or behind it, he always brings stellar performances to the big and small screens. Despite his recent exit from Yellowstone, Costner hasn't slowed down when it comes to making feature film…
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How Did ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger Get His Powers?
The Big Picture Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street is a supernatural terror whose powers have been explained across the franchise. The original film leaves Freddy's abilities mysterious, making him scarier to viewers. An entity in Wes Craven's…
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Dennis Quaid’s The Long Game Is Worth a Watch on Netflix
Summary Dennis Quaid shines in The Long Game , a true story about five Mexican-American friends defying discrimination to pursue golf success. The underdog tale of The Long Game resonates with viewers, highlighting the importance of rooting for those facing…
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Sean Connery’s Most Overlooked Movie Is This Controversial Hitchcock Thriller
The Big Picture Sean Connery's performance in Marnie is considered among his most underrated roles, showing his acting depth beyond action. Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie delves into themes of obsession, trauma, and control, with Connery's character delving into complex emotions. Despite…
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Steven Spielberg’s Movies Exist in the Same Universe in This Fan Theory
Summary Spielberg's films share a universe with alien life forms connecting iconic movies like E.T. and Jaws. The Spielbergverse theory involves links to George Lucas's Star Wars franchise and extends to ancient civilizations. Evidence from various Spielberg films suggests that…
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‘My Spy: The Eternal City Film Review: An Insulting Sequel
The new Amazon release, My Spy: The Eternal City, is made for the 10 to 12 year old age range. Its easy-to-swallow plot (such as it is) and silly action moments are tailor made for “tweens” wanting to see something…
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One of Shelley Duvall’s Best Performances Was in a Charming Tim Burton Movie
The Big Picture Shelley Duvall brought whimsy to film and TV, especially in Tim Burton's Frankenweenie . Duvall's performance in Frankenweenie showcases her depth, talent in satire, and unique acting style. Duvall and Burton's collaboration was a match made in…
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Shelley Duvall & Robert Altman Were the Best Pairing of the ‘70s
Shelley Duvall had no intention of becoming an actress in the spring of 1970, when a 20-year-old Duvall had her first meeting with iconoclastic filmmaker Robert Altman in Houston, Texas, where filming was set to begin for Altman’s black comedy…
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‘Twisters’ Film Review: A Full Force Gale of Entertainment
Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster film blockbuster, Twister, managed to be a cut above the standard disaster fare. The director knew he had a nothing script so the focus was on the tornadoes and once he began the destruction, de…
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Who Are the Roman Emperors in ‘Gladiator 2’?
The Big Picture The two co-emperors in Gladiator II , Caracalla and Geta, ruled during Rome's unstable decline, reflecting the empire's decadence. Caracalla and Geta are played by Fred Hechinger and Joseph Quinn, respectively. Denzel Washington's character Macrinus plays a…
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The Boys Fans Need to Watch This Netflix Series
Summary Supacell is a new, diverse superhero show about regular people gaining superpowers and dealing with their new abilities. The show centers on Black British characters facing social issues like sickle cell disease, subverting genre expectations. Supacell's success stems from…
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Anthony’s Under-Seen Gems: After Blue (Paradis Sale)
In the realm of Science Fiction films, the “Sci-Fi Western” is perhaps the least made of the sub-genre. It is all too rare an occurrence when filmmakers make a film that successfully blends the two genres. Perhaps the most artistically…
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