Did Spacey Unmasked Tell Audiences Anything We Didn’t Already Know?
Summary Despite legal acquittals, Spacey Unmasked sheds light on disturbing patterns of abuse spanning decades. Spacey's alleged abusive tendencies are rooted in self-hatred over being gay, impacting many lives emotionally. Spacey's power and fame allowed him to escape consequences for…
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‘Babes’ Film Review: A Disappointing Teaming of Three Major Talents
Ilana Glazer is a big talent. Michelle Buteau is a big talent. Pamela Adlon is a big talent. With a screenplay by Glazer (co-written by Josh Rabinowitz), co-starring Glazer and Buteau, and directed by Adlon, Babes could have been a…
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The Only Horror Movie on Max With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Is an Old-Fashioned Thriller
The Big Picture 1932 film adaptation of The Most Dangerous Game stays faithful to original short story, delivering a fresh and thrilling viewing experience. Film's simplistic approach and focus on the hunt creates intense and visually impactful moments. Zaroff's repulsive…
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The Significance of Rebel Moon 2’s Big Twist, Explained by Zack Snyder
Summary Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver took Netflix by storm, despite critic backlash. Shocking twist involving Gunnar's death defied expectations in the popular action-adventure. Snyder defends storytelling choices, setting the stage for potential third movie with…
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If You Want a Much Darker ‘Bridgerton,’ Watch This Edgar Allan Poe Horror Movie
The Big Picture Edgar Allan Poe's romantic side shines in the dark tale of Ligeia, a story of love, grief, and haunting spirits. Vincent Price masterfully portrays a grieving widower in The Tomb of Ligeia , a gothic horror with…
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The Best Part of Unfrosted Is Basically a Mad Men Short Film
Released on Netflix on May 3, 2024, Unfrosted is a farcical historical biography that charts the rise of Kellogg's Pop-Tart breakfast pastry in the 1960s. Directed by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, the amusing love letter to breakfast cereal wars during…
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Film Review: A Film That Lives Historic
One of the standouts finds Furiosa in, on, and under the first incarnation of the War Rig, Charlize Theron’s makeshift vehicle from Fury Road. Piloted by her mentor, the Max-like Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke), the rig finds itself under siege…
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‘Yellowstone’s Kelly Reilly Fights for Her Life in This Brutal Survival Horror
The Big Picture Eden Lake delivers pitiless brutality and terror, keeping viewers on edge with its merciless realism. The film's graphic violence and emotional horror create a tense and harrowing atmosphere without sexual violence. Kelly Reilly's portrayal of Jenny showcases…
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Why Prime Video Canceled Its Spider-Man Spinoff Show
Summary Silk: Spider Society was recently canceled by Prime Video, leaving audiences wondering what happened to the series. The character was recently introduced into Marvel Comics, and fans were excited to see a live-action adaptation. The cancelation may be an…
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The Studio Ghibli Film With the Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score Isn’t by Miyazaki
The Big Picture Isao Takahata's overlooked masterpiece, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya , challenges societal norms and celebrates individual freedom. Takahata's distinct style in storytelling and animation evokes emotions over its detailed visuals. The film explores themes of identity,…
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Andy Serkis Is the Perfect Director for This New Lord of the Rings Movie
Summary Lord of the Rings is making a comeback with new films, starting with The War of the Rohirrim in December. The Hunt for Gollum will be the first live-action movie post- The Hobbit , directed by Andy Serkis. Warner…
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The Endless Struggle To Adapt Stephen King’s Unfilmable Dystopian Novel
The Big Picture The Long Walk by Stephen King, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, has been close to adaptation but remains unfilmed. The story's focus on psychological conflict and its rule against violent harm poses challenges for potential filmmakers.…
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