Part Two,’ Bene Gesserit Fundamentalism, ‘Dead Reckoning & More [Interview]

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Part Two,’ Bene Gesserit Fundamentalism, ‘Dead Reckoning & More [Interview]

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” opens this Friday, March 1, and returning for the film as the Bene Gesserit Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides’ mother is actress Rebecca Ferguson, known for the “Mission Impossible” franchise (read our review). As I…

‘Spaceman’ Film Review: A Profoundly Moving Sci-Fi Journey of the Soul

Among the sentences I could never imagine uttering, “an existentialist, science fiction, mood-piece starring Adam Sandler” would rank near the top. In director Johan Renck’s “Spaceman”, Sandler is quite enthralling in an impressive performance of depth and maturity surrounded by…

Clint Eastwood’s First Acting Credit Was in This Universal Monsters Sequel

The Big Picture Clint Eastwood's first film role was in the lesser-known Universal monster movie, Revenge of the Creature in 1955. Despite his minor role, Eastwood's personality shines through even in his early days as an actor in Revenge of…

Will the MCU Replace Captain Marvel?

Summary Rising stars like Captain Marvel may face uncertain futures in the ever-evolving Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite roadblocks, the character of Carol Danvers continues to play a vital role in connecting different storylines. Brie Larson's portrayal as Captain Marvel has…

Part Two’ A “Dark Tragedy,” Talks Potential ‘Messiah’ Sequel & More [Interview]

Following ecstatic reviews (including ours) and a super impressive Rotten review score of 97, Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” seems poised to not only conquer the sagging 2024 box office but enliven it, perhaps giving it the shot in the…

Product Placements: The Good, the Bad and the Insidious

Product placements have become fairly common in the world of filmmaking. They can be distracting when poorly conceived or so cleverly planted you hardly notice. South Africa is still getting the balance right when it comes to this brand-dropping with…

John Wayne Lost an Oscar to a Film He Absolutely Hated

The Big Picture John Wayne is an iconic Western star in Hollywood, known for his work in movies such as The Alamo and True Grit , to name a few. John Wayne disliked films such as High Noon for questioning…

The Last Airbender Change One of the Franchise’s Future Villains

Summary Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender stirs divisiveness among fans due to numerous changes from the original series. Zaheer becomes the first airbender in the franchise to naturally fly, a power achieved through self-sacrifice and spiritual freedom.…

‘I Love You More’ Film Review: A Desperate Teen Melodrama

Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenager in love is the hardest of all. The Albanian gay coming-of-age character study, “I Love You More” is a personal film for its writer/director Erblin Nushi, as the mother character is based…

The Scene So Disturbing It Made Wes Craven Walk Out of This Tarantino Movie

The Big Picture Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs encapsulates his style of mixing violence and profanity without forgetting about character development. The infamous torture scene, led by Mr. Blonde, caused a shocking number of walkouts. Michael Madsen's portrayal was so chilling…

Where The Ones Who Live Is Set in The Walking Dead Timeline, Explained

Summary The Ones Who Live integrates seamlessly into the Walking Dead timeline, syncing with the original series at crucial moments. Rick's whereabouts are finally revealed in this highly anticipated spin-off, bridging gaps in the main series' timeline. The interconnected spin-offs,…

These Action Movies Beat the ‘Fast & Furious’ for Longest Franchise

The Big Picture The Wong Fei Hung franchise, with over 80 films, holds the record for the longest movie franchise. The authentic kung fu style of the Wong Fei Hung series separates it from fantasy-heavy action franchises. Wong Fei Hung's…

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