The Harry Potter TV Show Just Moved From Max to HBO, But Why?
Summary The Harry Potter series is getting a reboot with new actors, set to debut in 2026. The reboot has been moved from a Max Original to an HBO Original, aiming to bring prestige and anticipation. The move to HBO…
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The 25 Best Movies of 2024 So Far
We are already halfway through the year, and despite the discussions about disappointing box office numbers and a lack of gigantic summer movies, 2024 has turned out to be a great year for movies so far. Already in these first…
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The Boys and Homelander’s Obsession With Milk, Explained
Summary Homelander's milk obsession in The Boys is rooted in a psychological need for love and affection. Vought manipulated Homelander's psyche to create a deep-seated need for love, which he seeks through milk. Drinking milk from baby bottles represents the…
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This Underrated Crime Thriller From Michael Keaton Is One of His Best
The Big Picture Michael Keaton stars in the underrated thriller Knox Goes Away, exploring the dark world of contract killings and the toll it takes on the hitman. James Marsden co-stars as Keaton's estranged son, adding depth to the father-son…
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The Worst Avengers Movie Marvel
Summary The Avengers name is now synonymous with Marvel Comics, but there was a British espionage series with the same name before the superhero team. The 1998 film adaptation of the British series was a box office and critical failure,…
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‘Twisters,’ ‘Longlegs’ ‘MaXXXine’ & More
It’s a mixed bag for genres for upcoming movie releases this July. The biggest name is, without question, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” both for the star power involved and the lack of major competition this summer regarding box office success. Superhero…
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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Film Review: The Heat Is Lukewarm
Did modern movies need another Beverly Hills Cop? Probably not, but the new Netflix release, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, is a good way to re-introduce the Eddie Murphy of the 1980s. At the height of his fame and talents,…
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This Jesse Plemons Folk Horror Movie Features a Terrifying Mythical Monster
The Big Picture Antlers is a creature feature and folk horror movie based on Nick Antosca's short story "The Quiet Boy." The wendigo creature design, created by director Scott Cooper, producer Guillermo del Toro, and the team, is visually engaging…
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The Meaning Behind Trigger Warning’s Vague Title
Summary Trigger Warning disappoints viewers and critics with a cliché, unremarkable plot. Jessica Alba's performance is praised, but the film's title remains vague and unexplained. Possible meanings behind the title include warning of violence, or a warning to the film's…
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The Best Films Of 2024 So Far: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Civil War,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ & More
There may have technically been fewer wide releases over the past six months of 2024 than the first six months of 2023, but despite lesser volume, there has been a bounty of good movies on the big screen. Some of…
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‘MaXXXine’ Film Review: The Best Film of a Unique Trilogy
With only the rarest of exceptions, sequels are an unwise venture and hardly ever work. Prequels are even harder to pull off, as an origin story can ruin a character’s mystique. To have the third film in a series be…
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Have Hollywood Movies got too Gimmicky?
George Lucas decided to wait until a time when visual effects technology had become good enough for him to release his first three Star Wars films. John Boorman decided to direct Arthurian legend, Excalibur, rather than tackle Lord of the…
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