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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Before ‘The Big Lebowski,’ Jeff Bridges Starred in This Dark “Stoner Noir”
The Big Picture Cutter's Way is an underrated '80s thriller masterpiece challenging the societal system, with intense performances by Jeff Bridges and John Heard. Depicting a realistic portrayal of trauma in war veterans, Cutter's Way offers a somber yet compelling…
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What Longlegs’ Box-Office Success Means for the Horror Genre
Summary Longlegs had a successful opening weekend, landing in the number two spot with $22.6 million, the biggest for an original horror movie this year. Some genre fans are celebrating the success of Longlegs , claiming it proves audiences want…
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‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ Original Ending Completely Changes John Candy’s Character
The Big Picture John Hughes' Planes, Trains & Automobiles , is a classic holiday favorite. The original ending did not sit well with test audiences, who found John Candy's character annoying. The final version of the film has a heartfelt…
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This Anthony Mann Western Is James Stewart’s Most Surprising Role
Anthony Mann would cement himself in the annals of film history by helping to reinvent the Western genre with Winchester '73. However, for audiences at the time, the landmark movie also had another surprise that many did not see coming,…
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AfrAId Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 26, 2024 (Limited) Running Time Not available In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the…
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Didi Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 26, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for language throughout, sexual material, and drug and alcohol use – all involving teens In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old…
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