It Took 95 Takes To Nail This Harry Potter Scene
The Big Picture "The Seven Harrys" scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 took 95 takes to complete due to the complex transformations of multiple cast members. Daniel Radcliffe studied his co-stars' movements to accurately portray their…
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This Underrated Natalie Portman Movie Is Like a Bizzaro Black Swan
Summary Similar to Black Swan, Vox Lux delves into the dark side of fame through Natalie Portman's captivating performance as a troubled pop star. Despite commercial differences, both films share themes, choreographers, and visual cues, providing a haunting look at…
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Only The Animated ‘Lord of the Rings’ Gets Frodo Right
The Big Picture Ralph Bakshi's animated Lord of the Rings film revolutionized battle scenes and stayed true to Tolkien's world vision. Frodo's portrayal in Bakshi's film showcases his intelligence and leadership qualities. Bakshi's version of Frodo maintains his agency, contrasting…
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Is Natalie Portman’s Black Swan a Perfect Blue Rip Off?
Summary When comparing Black Swan to Perfect Blue , the plot of both films certainly share some similarities. Darren Aronofsky has admitted to being a fan of Perfect Blue director Satoshi Kon in the past. Despite similarities, Black Swan and…
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The Great Escape: How Cinemas Were Shaped by the Pandemic
If you go down to your local cinema, you’ll notice something that’s become quite prevalent over the last few years. It’s difficult to find a film that doesn’t have a fantasy or family slant with blockbuster movies tending towards sci-fi…
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Adam Wingard’s MonsterVerse Movies Pay Homage to a Specific Kaiju Era
The Big Picture Showa era Godzilla films shaped Godzilla x Kong 's concept and ambition. Monsters fight or team up in Showa era films - a major inspiration for director Adam Wingard. Wingard hints at a potential third film, continuing…
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How Star Wars Was Partly Inspired by Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon
Summary The Buck Rogers comic strip set the stage for Star Wars , inspiring George Lucas to create his own galactic saga. Lucas honed his filmmaking skills with American Graffiti before pursuing his dream of making big-budget sci-fi. Collaboration with…
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‘The Wild’ Film Review: A Vivid and Complex Korean Crime Thriller
The new Korean thriller, The Wild, is the latest entry into the Asian gangster genre. Over the last decade and a half, the Korean gangster picture has taken its place on the mantle, right beside China and Japan, forming an…
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The Best Part of This Disney Animated Film Happens After the Credits
The Big Picture Wish 's post-credit scene reflects Disney's theme of dreams coming true, symbolizing Walt Disney's success. The post-credit scene connects to classic Disney films, using nostalgia to honor the studio's 100th anniversary. The beautiful post-credit scene in Wish…
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How The Fast & Furious Franchise Was Revived After Running Out of Gas
Summary The Fast & Furious franchise began as a hit in 2001, with the sequel financially successful but below expectations. A pivotal cameo by Vin Diesel in Tokyo Drift reignited the franchise, leading to the return of the core cast…
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Babes Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date May 17, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for sexual material, language throughout, and some drug use BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly…
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Daddio Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date May 23, 2024 MPAA Rating Rated R for language throughout, sexual material and brief graphic nudity A woman taking a cab ride from JFK engages in a conversation with the taxi driver about the important relationships in their…
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