This ’60s Neo-Noir Inspired David Lynch, From ‘Twin Peaks’ to ‘Blue Velvet’
The Big Picture Lynch draws from noir film Experiment in Terror for thematic and stylistic inspiration. The film's villains, settings, and themes heavily influenced Lynch's work, particularly Twin Peaks . Experiment in Terror acts as a crucial bridge between classic…
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Why June Will Be the Best Month of TV in 2024
Summary June 2024 will showcase major TV franchises returning for new seasons, promising a thrilling summer of television content. Renowned series like The Bear and House of the Dragon will continue to captivate audiences with new seasons. Expect groundbreaking new…
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“Road House’ Film Review: An 80s Classic is Defamed
All of the performances are beyond terrible. Billy Magnussen’s bad guy is about as menacing as Sally Field. A child wouldn’t be scared of this wimp. Magnussen is quite awful, but Connor McGregor’s embarrassing display takes the cake. To be…
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The Horror Noir Movie That’s Influenced Some of Our Best Greatest Directors
The Big Picture Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter starring Robert Mitchum changed horror forever. The film's unique visual style made it haunting and beautiful, analyzing the susceptibility of rural communities to corrupting influences. Despite being initially considered a…
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The Biggest Changes Between Apples Never Fall and the Original Novel
Summary Apples Never Fall on Peacock stars Annette Bening, offering a twisty mystery that diverges from the novel with unique character relationships. Changes in the show include Brooke's affair, Stan's implication in Joy's disappearance, and a different ending that still…
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‘Palm Royale’ Series Review: Good Cast Drowns in Gaudy Excess
The new Apple TV + series, Palm Royale, has a visual style so sunny and candy-colored gaudy that it makes the recent Barbie movie look like David Lynch’s Eraserhead. The show captures the garish clothes, jewelry, and furniture of 1969…
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The Dennis Hopper Western Movie That Set a Guinness World Record
The Big Picture Dennis Hopper's The Last Movie had a 30-minute pre-credit sequence, setting a Guinness World Record at the time. Chaos surrounded Hopper's life on and off the movie set in Peru, where drugs, fights, and confrontations were common.…
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3 Rom-Coms That Paved the Way for Netflix’s Players
Summary Romantic comedies like Players may surprise you with deeper messages about love and relationships. Players pays tribute to iconic rom-coms like Hitch , Crazy, Stupid, Love , and The Ugly Truth . The key takeaway from Players is to…
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How Did Spling Become a Movie Critic?
Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspeling, better known as Spling, has been reviewing film since 2007, but what led him to want to become a movie critic? Having started with a humble blog, Spling has written features and broadcast reviews for many websites,…
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What Is Lovecraft Horror? Your Full Guide to the Movie Genre
The Big Picture Lovecraftian horror delves into the unknown and challenges human insignificance in the universe. Terms like cosmic horror and the new weird are used to distance from Lovecraft's harmful ideas. Movies like The Cabin in the Woods and…
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Why Black Mirror Is Making Its First Sequel Episode
Summary Black Mirror raises thought-provoking questions about technology and society's reliance on it. One standout episode, "USS Callister," won several Primetime Emmy Awards and will have a sequel. The sequel episode could explore themes of escapism, control, and obsession with…
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‘Dune 2’s Most Underrated Scene Has a Deeper Meaning
The Big Picture Feyd-Rautha's Gom Jabbar test differs significantly from Paul Atreides', showcasing Bene Gesserit power. The Bene Gesserit manipulate politics and breed the Kwisatz Haderach through eugenics with great influence. Lady Margot Fenring secures Feyd-Rautha's genetic line, underpinning Bene…
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