Summary Walt Disney's reputation as a beloved figure is largely a myth, carefully maintained in his life and afterward by the company that bears his name. Disney had a history of demeaning his employees, particularly women, whom he relegated to…
Read moreThe Big Picture American Sniper was the highest-grossing film in 2014, breaking the traditional blockbuster mold. Clint Eastwood directed the biographical war drama after Spielberg dropped out due to budget constraints. Spielberg's original vision could have added nuance to the…
Read moreSummary Prime Video confirmed a live-action Spider-Man Noir series starring Nicolas Cage, expanding the Spider-Verse into television. Spider-Man Noir's popularity soared due to its distinctive design and media appearances, including a key role in the Spider-Verse films. The Noir series…
Read moreThe Big Picture The original Planet of the Apes ' twist ending is iconic, revealing Earth as the planet all along. The sequels involve a nuclear apocalypse, time travel, and a twist on the original's premise. The reboot films draw…
Read moreSummary Penelope and Colin mend their friendship, leading to a steamy proposal that leaves fans swooning for more. Don't overlook the important relationships besides Penelope and Colin, like Eloise and Cressida's unlikely friendship. Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury, and a new…
Read moreRelease Date May 31, 2024 (Limited) When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is…
Read moreWith her feature length writing and directing debut, The Feeling That the Time For Doing Something Has Passed, writer/director/star Joanna Arnow takes a cue from the sometimes cringe-inducing black humor of Lena Dunham. Arnow plays Ann, a millennial woman in…
Read moreThe Big Picture Hobbs & Shaw 2 is necessary to continue the chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in epic action scenes while saving the world. The unique bond between Shaw and Hobbs in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs…
Read moreThe highest-rated and most acclaimed movie about legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is Michael Mann's 2001 film Ali, starring Will Smith. It is currently sitting at 65% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film was met with mixed reviews, the praise…
Read moreIn this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo dives headfirst into “Outer Range.” The mysterious and compelling Prime Video series follows a rancher who discovers a mysterious hole in his pasture, leading to land wars, family drama,…
Read moreOpening with a Terrence Malick-like tracking shot through a forest with the camera looking up through the trees and into the cold winter skies, writer-director Hamaguchi Ryûsuke’s Evil Does Not Exist sets its tranquil yet cryptic tone. As the credits…
Read moreThe Big Picture The Shooting , a hidden gem in Jack Nicholson's filmography, deserves wider recognition and appreciation from audiences. Despite struggles with distribution and legal issues, the film has gained a cult following and is now accessible for streaming.…
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