Beyoncé’s Album Cowboy Carter Was Inspired by These Classic Westerns
Summary Beyoncé's No.1 album Cowboy Carter draws inspiration from diverse movie Westerns, from Thelma & Louise to The Hateful Eight and more. Each track on Cowboy Carter is a reimagined Western film, mixing classic cover songs with new original compositions.…
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‘Música’ Film Review: The Rhythms of Life and Love
The rhythms of life abound in director/writer/star Rudy Mancuso’s debut feature film, Música, a charming little piece about finding love and searching for one’s role in the play of life. In this fantastically imaginative piece, Mancuso stars, directs, co-writes (with…
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Ben Stiller’s Biggest Regret Involves ‘My Cousin Vinny’ & ‘Happy Gilmore’
The Big Picture Ben Stiller's uncredited role as Hal L. in Happy Gilmore is a fan-favorite, known for his hilarious performance. Stiller revealed his regret of not landing a role in My Cousin Vinny , a missed opportunity that still…
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Why Marvel Rebooted the X-Men Before Spider-Man
Summary X-Men '97 's success on Disney+ shows the power of nostalgia for popular '90s shows like X-Men: The Animated Series . Despite the desire for a revival, Spider-Man: The Animated Series faces rights issues that complicate its return compared…
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‘Sting’ Film Review: Spine-Tingling Arachnophobic Chills
“Creepy Crawlies, creeping round my creepy house.” These lyrics from the Horror Rock group Scary Bitches perfectly capture the unnerving chills found in writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner’s Sting, a thrilling creature feature about a young girl, her family, and the man-eating…
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Tim Burton Wanted Marlon Brando To Play This Iconic Batman Villain
The Big Picture Tim Burton's daring casting choices in the Batman films set a new standard for the ideal Batman archetype with Michael Keaton leading the way. The exceptional talent of Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer as Batman's villains showcased…
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Why Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Was Never Made Into a Movie
Summary Charlie and the Chocolate Factory captivates all ages with whimsical adventures and fantastical settings. From unbridled adventure to dark sci-fi elements, the Dahl sequel teeters between wonder and fear. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator journeys from sinister underworlds…
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Makes Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’ Even Better
The Big Picture Watching Lincoln enriches the experience of Manhunt , which touches on Reconstruction and the aftermath of Lincoln's death not addressed in the film. Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of the president in Lincoln personifies him as a unifying leader…
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How COVID Saved Godzilla vs. Kong and the MonsterVerse
Summary Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse thrived during COVID-19, with Godzilla vs. Kong becoming a big box office success despite pandemic challenges. The delay in Godzilla vs. Kong's release allowed for improvements, focusing more on giant battles and drawing audiences back to…
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The Crow Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date June 7, 2024 Running Time Not available Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek revenge, traversing the worlds of the…
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Ballerina Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date June 7, 2024 Running Time Not available A young female assassin seeks revenge against the people who killed her family, in this John Wick spinoff.... Full synopsis » MOVIE REVIEW This movie review is currently away from the…
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Boy Kills World Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date April 26, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore throughout, language, some drug use and sexual references Skarsgård stars as "Boy" who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der…
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