Director Chris Nash Talks Unexpected Arthouse Inspirations For Horror, Extensive Reshoots, Sequels & More [The Discourse Podcast]

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Director Chris Nash Talks Unexpected Arthouse Inspirations For Horror, Extensive Reshoots, Sequels & More [The Discourse Podcast]

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo roams the forest searching for his next victim while discussing “In A Violent Nature.” The movie follows a resurrected killer through the woods as he stalks his victims, all while searching for…

‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Film Review: The Choppy Waters of Clichés

To play Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, Daisy Ridley trained under the tutelage of Olympic swimmer Siobhan-Marie O’Connor. Ridley’s dedication to getting her character’s swimming technique down correctly is evident every moment she is…

The ‘Prometheus’ Scene That Scared the Hell Out of the Cast

The Big Picture Like he did on the set of Alien , Ridley Scott didn't provide the Prometheus cast with all the details when shooting a particular scene in order to capture their authentic reactions. Scott didn't tell actress Kate…

George Miller’s Only Oscar Win Was Originally a Much Darker Animated Movie

Summary George Miller's original vision for Happy Feet was darker and meant for older viewers, with more adult-oriented themes and disturbing imagery. The script originally explored deep themes of religion and myth, with elders praying for plentiful fishing seasons and…

Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Vietnam War Movie Might Surprise You

The Big Picture Quentin Tarantino considers Brian De Palma's Casualties of War the greatest film about the Vietnam War. De Palma's film directly influenced a scene in Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs . Casualties of War was a tough sell for audiences…

The Story of Chef Cesar Roman from Netflix’s Cooking Up Murder, Explained

Quick LinksWhat Did Cesar Do to Heidi Paz? Where Is Cesar Roman Now? Summary Cesar Roman, a successful chef turned murderer, was convicted in 2021 after killing his girlfriend. Roman killed Heidi Paz and dismembered her in 2018 before hiding…

‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Film Review- A Lyrical and Emotional Western Piece

With its beautiful landscapes coloring an artful story of emotion and violence, Viggo Mortensen’s The Dead Don’t Hurt, exists between the worlds of Claude Lelouch’s 1977, Another Man, Another Chance, and the western films of Andre De Toth. Scored, written…

The Real Mafia Allowed ‘The Godfather’ To Be Made

The Big Picture The making of The Godfather involved negotiations and compromises with the real Mafia. Real-life mobsters influenced the film's production, with Mafia members appearing as extras and significant roles. The confrontation between The Godfather 's crew and the…

This Saving Private Ryan Shot Is the Most Overused Trope in Movies

Summary The ear-ringing shot in films popularized by Saving Private Ryan has become an overused trope in cinema. Steven Spielberg drew influence from earlier films like Come and See in using sound to immerse viewers in war experiences. Despite its…

‘In a Violent Nature’ Film Review: A Uniquely Crafted Slasher

In the 1980s, after the massive success of the first Friday the 13th picture, woods-set slashers were all the rage. Every year found cinemas scattered with not only sequels to Sean S. Cunningham’s classic, but dozens of low budget ripoffs…

Top 5 Roald Dahl Film Adaptations

It seems as though Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s books are in the spotlight again. Having released another film adaptation of Matilda, it seems as though the author’s imagination is inspiring a number of projects, capturing the nostalgia of adults who…

After ‘Tombstone,’ Michael Biehn Should’ve Been a Western King

The Big Picture Michael Biehn shines as Johnny Ringo in Tombstone, a departure from his usual action hero roles. Biehn's talent for playing menacing outlaws like Ringo was underutilized in Westerns post- Tombstone . Biehn's performance in Tombstone and The…

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