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…
Read moreFans 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreSummary 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThough 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreSummary 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…
Read moreRelease 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreSummary 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…
Read moreIn 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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