The Big Picture Robert Redford's performance in All is Lost showcases his physical and emotional range as an actor. The lack of dialogue in the film adds to the authenticity and intensity of Redford's character. All is Lost reflects on…
Read moreSummary Even celebrities like Ellen Pompeo feel pressure to meet fan expectations due to power and influence. Pompeo regrets the famous "pick me" speech for portraying the harmful message of needing a man's love. 17 years later, in Season 19,…
Read moreA stylishly engaging and crisp neo-noir steeped in the hardboiled detective tradition, Apple TV+’s “Sugar,” starring Colin Farrell, is rather terrific—that is, until it’s not. Created by Mark Protosevich (“I Am Legend”) and fabulously directed by Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles…
Read moreRelease Date May 31, 2024 MPAA Rating Rated PG for thematic elements, some language and partial nudity The story of competitive swimmer Trudy Ederle, who, in 1926, was the first woman to ever swim across the English Channel.... Full synopsis…
Read moreRelease Date May 19, 1999 May 3, 2024 (Re-Release) Cast Kenny Baker, Hugh Quarshie, Warwick Davis, Brian Blessed, Ralph Brown, Anthony Daniels, Ray Park, Adrian Dunbar, Ahmed Best, Pernilla August, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L.…
Read moreSitting down to watch DK and Hugh Welchman’s “The Peasants,” an animated adaptation of Wladyslaw Reymont’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, many interesting thoughts occurred, the most striking of which was the beauty inherent in the painted animation technique used, creating a…
Read moreThe Big Picture Agatha Christie's meticulous mysteries continue to captivate audiences, with Witness for the Prosecution being a standout adaptation. Sir Wilfrid Robarts stands out as a unique protagonist, grappling with ethical dilemmas and the complexities of the legal system.…
Read moreSummary Testament: The Story of Moses is a docudrama exploring Moses' redemption arc, blending reenactments with expert testimony. The series largely adheres to the Bible's version of events, but questions remain about its overall accuracy. With a focus on Moses'…
Read moreWriter-director Jang Jae-hyun obtained a funeral director’s license to ensure his latest work, Exhuma, properly portrayed the intricacies of the burial process, while concurrently ensuring an accurate portrayal of shamanism in Korean culture. With his 2015 feature length debut The…
Read moreThe Big Picture Frank Herbert's message in Dune warns against surrendering to charismatic leaders. Denis Villeneuve alters the story in the Dune film, leading to a muddled antihero concept. Dune: Part Two dilutes the dangers of heroism and lacks visual…
Read moreSummary Nicholson turned down The Godfather due to personal preferences, opting for projects he found more intriguing and personal. He believed Chinatown and The Last Detail had stronger scripts than The Godfather and The Sting . Although initially interested in…
Read moreIf one is going to make a retro-styled motion picture about the devil manifesting itself on a late-night talk show, the filmmakers had better lean into it and make good on such a premise. With the devilishly entertaining new release,…
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