This Jesse Plemons Folk Horror Movie Features a Terrifying Mythical Monster
The Big Picture Antlers is a creature feature and folk horror movie based on Nick Antosca's short story "The Quiet Boy." The wendigo creature design, created by director Scott Cooper, producer Guillermo del Toro, and the team, is visually engaging…
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The Meaning Behind Trigger Warning’s Vague Title
Summary Trigger Warning disappoints viewers and critics with a cliché, unremarkable plot. Jessica Alba's performance is praised, but the film's title remains vague and unexplained. Possible meanings behind the title include warning of violence, or a warning to the film's…
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The Best Films Of 2024 So Far: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Civil War,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ & More
There may have technically been fewer wide releases over the past six months of 2024 than the first six months of 2023, but despite lesser volume, there has been a bounty of good movies on the big screen. Some of…
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‘MaXXXine’ Film Review: The Best Film of a Unique Trilogy
With only the rarest of exceptions, sequels are an unwise venture and hardly ever work. Prequels are even harder to pull off, as an origin story can ruin a character’s mystique. To have the third film in a series be…
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Have Hollywood Movies got too Gimmicky?
George Lucas decided to wait until a time when visual effects technology had become good enough for him to release his first three Star Wars films. John Boorman decided to direct Arthurian legend, Excalibur, rather than tackle Lord of the…
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Before ‘A Quiet Place Day One,’ Its Director Made One of Nicolas Cage’s Best Movies
The Big Picture Nicolas Cage delivers a vulnerable performance in Pig , showcasing his range as an actor. The film explores themes of capitalism and the value of art, offering a critique of the fine dining industry. Director Michael Sarnoski's…
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Martin Mull Finally Got His Emmy Nomination with Veep and Deserved Many More
As the entertainment world continues to reel over Martin Mull's passing on June 27, 2024, a heartfelt reflection on his career and lone Emmy Award nomination are in order. With nearly 150 acting credits since his career began in the…
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My Old Ass Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date September 13, 2024 (Limited) In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what…
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The Instigators Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date August 2, 2024 (Limited) Digital Date August 9, 2024 (Apple TV+) Running Time Not available MPAA Rating Rated R for pervasive language and some violence Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father…
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Megalopolis Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date September 27, 2024 Cast Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, Dustin Hoffman Running Time Not available…
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‘Despicable Me 4’ Film Review: Animated Curmudgeon Feels Hollow
There are two sides to every coin. No, literally, there are two sides to every coin. On the one hand, audiences love the Minions, a group of lovable, mumbling, yellow blots with big eyes, and a part of Gru’s crew…
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In This Horror Movie, the Real Threat Isn’t the Serial Killer, It’s This
The Big Picture The Devil's Cand y explores a father-daughter relationship under supernatural threat, with realistic intensity and likable protagonists. The film's pacing and use of religious imagery emphasize the threat to Jesse and Zooey's relationship, making it a grounded…
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