Category: Features
The ‘Road House’ Sequel You Didn’t Know Existed
The ‘Road House’ Sequel You Didn’t Know Existed

The Big Picture Road House 2: Last Call is a soulless sequel that fails to live up to the original's legacy. Killing off Dalton casts a pall over the film, making it illogical and disappointing. The forced action scenes and…

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Breaking Down the Best Severance Season 2 Fan Theories
Breaking Down the Best Severance Season 2 Fan Theories

Fans of Severance on Apple TV+ have been anxiously awaiting a second season ever since the Season 1 finale back in 2022 featured arguably one of the most bone-chilling cliffhangers in television history. Unfortunately, they've stayed waiting, as Severance Season…

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This Cosmic Horror Movie Borrows From Lovecraft and David Lynch
This Cosmic Horror Movie Borrows From Lovecraft and David Lynch

The Big Picture Benson and Moorhead excel in sci-fi horror, inspired by Lovecraft and Lynch, creating films that defy explanation and terrorize viewers. The Endless captures cosmic horror perfectly by hiding monstrous entities, letting imagination breed fear more effectively than…

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Netflix’s The Wages of Fear Ending, Explained
Netflix’s The Wages of Fear Ending, Explained

Summary Edge-of-your-seat action & drama in "The Wages of Fear" - refugees grappling with perilous missions and intense betrayals. Explosive sequences and complex character dynamics keep viewers guessing until the very end - a thrilling ride. A tense, suspenseful story…

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Wait a Minute, David Cronenberg Made a Racing Movie?
Wait a Minute, David Cronenberg Made a Racing Movie?

The Big Picture David Cronenberg's Fast Company deviates from his horror style with a commercial, action-packed racing film. The movie has a simple plot that ultimately embraces a hangout vibe rather than deep symbolism. Despite lacking his signature tone, Cronenberg's…

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A Western Masterpiece by Sam Peckinpah & Bob Dylan Was Butchered by Studios
A Western Masterpiece by Sam Peckinpah & Bob Dylan Was Butchered by Studios

Though his filmmaking career only lasted a couple of decades, Sam Peckinpah has cemented himself as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. He's a director who bridged the Golden Age of Hollywood with the American New Wave (or…

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Quentin Tarantino Cancelled His Own Movie — Then Brought It Back
Quentin Tarantino Cancelled His Own Movie — Then Brought It Back

The Big Picture The Hateful Eight was canceled after an early script leak, but Quentin Tarantino revived it after a successful live reading. The Hateful Eight is often considered one of Tarantino's weaker films, but it still delivers his signature…

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The Weirdest Dracula Movie Ever Made Was a Sequel to Bonnie and Clyde
The Weirdest Dracula Movie Ever Made Was a Sequel to Bonnie and Clyde

Summary Dracula will be revived in Dracula: A Love Tale, adding to a long list of vampire films. Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula is as bizarre as it sounds, featuring an unexpected mash-up. The movie fails to deliver on its…

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Hit Man Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Hit Man Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating

Release Date May 24, 2024 (Limited) Digital Date June 7, 2024 (Netflix) MPAA Rating Rated R for language throughout, sexual content and some violence A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into…

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This Hitchcock Thriller Paved the Way for a New Cary Grant
This Hitchcock Thriller Paved the Way for a New Cary Grant

The Big Picture Alfred Hitchcock convinced Cary Grant to end his retirement for To Catch a Thief . Grant's role in the film marked a career resurgence thanks in part to his excellent chemistry with Grace Kelly. The film's success…

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Clint Eastwood’s Highest-Rated Movie Is Actually a Remake
Clint Eastwood’s Highest-Rated Movie Is Actually a Remake

Summary A Fistful of Dollars is Clint Eastwood's highest-rated film and marks the beginning of "The Man With No Name" trilogy, setting the standard for Spaghetti Westerns. The movie is actually a remake of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo , with notable…

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Kit Harington Talks New Crime Drama, The ‘Jon Snow’ Series, Almost Playing King Arthur & More [The Discourse Podcast]
Kit Harington Talks New Crime Drama, The ‘Jon Snow’ Series, Almost Playing King Arthur & More [The Discourse Podcast]

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo grows out his handlebar mustache and puts on a southern accent to discuss “Blood for Dust” with star Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones,” “Eternals”). The movie follows a struggling salesman with a troubled criminal…

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