Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Alien: Romulus. The Big Picture Alien: Romulus' ending reveals The Offspring, a terrifying xenomorph-alien hybrid birthed by Kay. Alien: Romulus connects back to Prometheus and sets the stage for the future of the…
Read moreSummary Despite lackluster reviews, The Union, starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, became a Netflix hit. The film's stacked cast and sleek visuals couldn't save a script deemed generic by critics. Netflix's Top 10 films can lack critical acclaim, but…
Read moreIt will be tough for devoted fans of Alex Proyas’ 1994 original to put aside their biases and go into the update with an open mind. If audiences will give this new version a chance, they will find Rupert Sanders’…
Read moreThe Big Picture Stephen King's It is a massive horror novel that delves into a town's history and friendship, culminating in a battle with a shape-shifting monster. The recent film adaptation of It had to omit a scene involving the…
Read moreSummary Michael Imperioli continues his journey in the crime genre, narrating a History Channel docuseries on New York's Cosa Nostra outfits. American Godfathers dives deep into the origins and operations of the five families, revealing lesser-known mafia facts and figures.…
Read moreIn this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo uncovers a new monster in “Cuckoo.” The film follows a 17-year-old girl forced to move with her family to a European resort where things are not what they seem. The Tilman Singer (“Luz”) film…
Read moreTo best understand Zoë Kravitz’s brilliant Blink Twice, one needs to consider the social context in which the film is situated: the public eye under which celebrities today are scrutinized and the reactions the public has to them within their…
Read moreThe Big Picture Sam Raimi's film The Evil Dead had a major impact on the horror genre with its unique story and characters. Scott Spiegel's Intruder takes place in a grocery store, offering a fresh and terrifying setting for a…
Read moreSummary Face to Face with Scott Peterson presents alternative theories on the Laci Peterson case in a three-part docuseries. The LA Innocence Project is exploring new evidence to try and overturn Scott Peterson's conviction. Despite strong beliefs in Scott's guilt,…
Read moreAlright, we’re in the dog days of summer, and this season is almost over. And you know what that means: it’s the season of fall film festival, prestige adult dramas, Oscar contenders, and the occasional blockbuster thrown in for good…
Read moreThe Big Picture Deadpool & Wolverine reunites Marvel characters, but overused nostalgia impacts story development. The film brings back classic Fox characters for their send-off but struggles with ensuring they have a meaningful presence. MCU's reliance on nostalgia, seen in…
Read moreSummary Goodrich features Michael Keaton in a modern fatherhood role. Keaton & Mila Kunis star in a dramedy touching on father-daughter dynamics. Goodrich promises an emotionally nuanced exploration of familial bonds. When most people think about Michael Keaton's career, it…
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