This 1984 Thriller Is an Underrated Clint Eastwood Masterpiece
Summary Tightrope showcases Clint Eastwood's adventurous spirit as he subverts audience expectations with a flawed hero cop character. The film explores unexpected themes of fatherhood and fear through the contrast of dark sexual encounters and tender family relationships. Eastwood's character…
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The Sci-Fi Thriller Where People Fight Their Own Clones… To the Death
The Big Picture Dual delves into deep existential themes with quirky humor and surreal performances, exploring life, death, and identity in a unique way. Karen Gillan shines in a role that transitions from a depressed loner to a badass warrior,…
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David Cronenberg’s New Horror Movie Is His ‘Most Personal’
Summary David Cronenberg is hailed as the master of body horror, with films like Scanners and The Fly among the genre's finest. Cronenberg's upcoming release, The Shrouds , is a personal and autobiographical project that may resonate emotionally with audiences.…
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Talkin’ About a Guerilla Film Revolution
South Africa is regarded as top film-making destination. A diverse people, a beautiful country, a beneficial exchange rate and some of the best crew, it’s easy to see why many filmmakers are opting to take their productions to South Africa.…
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Gary Cooper Absolutely Detested One of His Best Westerns
The Big Picture Gary Cooper reluctantly starred in The Westerner , an acclaimed Western about friendship and justice in the Wild West. Walter Brennan shines as Judge Bean in The Westerner , adding complexity to the morally ambiguous character. Despite…
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Why the Best Scene From the Dune Book Was Cut From Both Movies
Summary Villeneuve's Dune films are epic sci-fi masterpieces akin to Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones in their scale and storytelling. The famous dinner scene from the Dune book was, unfortunately, left out of both film adaptations. The…
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This Surreal Horror Movie on Max Is One of the Most Influential Films Ever
The Big Picture Carnival of Souls , a low-budget horror film from 1962, defied expectations and found a cult following over the years. The film's documentary aesthetic and focus on a strong female hero set it apart from other horror…
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The Fallout TV Show Is So Great Because This Part of the Game Isn’t
Summary Fallout TV show diverges from the game's dull storyline, focusing on immersive worldbuilding & breathless violence for fans. Season 1's success prompts Prime Video to greenlight Season 2, despite cliffhanger finale focusing on character revelations. Self-aware and playful, Fallout…
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Despicable Me 4 Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 3, 2024 Cast Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Miranda Cosgrove, Chloe Fineman, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan Running Time Not available In the first Despicable Me movie…
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The Four-Decade Fight To Bring the Most Visionary Sci-Fi Epic to the Screen
The Big Picture Surrealist cinema, like that of Alejandro Jodorowsky, challenges traditional storytelling norms. Jodorowsky's unrealized project to adapt Dune influenced his later graphic novel series, The Incal . The Incal , despite its long development, has influenced many sci-fi…
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With Challengers and Saltburn, Hollywood Is Officially Hot Again
Summary Hollywood is moving away from chastity towards Eroticism, with films like Challengers exploring deep, steamy relationships with modern twists. Director Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, along with Saltburn and Poor Things, breaks old taboos with unique portrayals of sexuality and desire.…
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‘Unfrosted’ Film Review: Jerry Seinfeld’s Breakfast War Lunacy
The best cameos include Bill Burr as a curt and horny JFK, Dean Norris as Khrushchev, Hugh Grant as a failed Shakespearean actor who now plays Tony the Tiger, and Kyle Dunnigan as a hilarious version of Walter Cronkite with…
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