‘Monkey Man’ Film Review: Dev Patel’s Bloody Revenge Tale
Dev Patel’s feature length directing debut, Monkey Man, finds its lead character bringing down the walls of vengeance and unleashing his hell in a violent and viscerally commanding revenge picture crafted with an infectious passion. The film’s aesthetic falls somewhere…
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Beyond the Screen #42 – Strange Things On Their Way
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things may be reaching the peak of its popularity in this streaming stretch post Oscars night, but the next work of lunacy from the director (and a re-team with Emma Stone) already has a release date. Not…
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The Easter Egg You Can Find in Every Pixar Film – Except for One
The Big Picture The Pizza Planet truck, a recurring Easter Egg in Pixar films, appears in every Pixar movie except for The Incredibles . Director Brad Bird confirmed that he forgot to include the Pizza Planet truck in The Incredibles…
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Road House Wasted Conor McGregor’s Acting Debut
Summary Jake Gyllenhaal leads Prime Video's hit remake Road House with a stellar performance as bouncer Elwood Dalton. Director Doug Liman's unique approach to shooting fight scenes in Road House falls short of expectations with CGI-like effects. Conor McGregor's involvement…
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The Western Scorsese Said “Would Never See the Light of Day Today”
The Big Picture Easy Rider pioneered New Hollywood but didn't age well as a film. Universal sought innovative films post- Easy Rider and funded directors' ambitious projects. The Hired Hand is a masterpiece blending creativity, aesthetic, pace, cinematography, and themes.…
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Beyoncé’s Album Cowboy Carter Was Inspired by These Classic Westerns
Summary Beyoncé's No.1 album Cowboy Carter draws inspiration from diverse movie Westerns, from Thelma & Louise to The Hateful Eight and more. Each track on Cowboy Carter is a reimagined Western film, mixing classic cover songs with new original compositions.…
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‘Música’ Film Review: The Rhythms of Life and Love
The rhythms of life abound in director/writer/star Rudy Mancuso’s debut feature film, Música, a charming little piece about finding love and searching for one’s role in the play of life. In this fantastically imaginative piece, Mancuso stars, directs, co-writes (with…
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Ben Stiller’s Biggest Regret Involves ‘My Cousin Vinny’ & ‘Happy Gilmore’
The Big Picture Ben Stiller's uncredited role as Hal L. in Happy Gilmore is a fan-favorite, known for his hilarious performance. Stiller revealed his regret of not landing a role in My Cousin Vinny , a missed opportunity that still…
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Why Marvel Rebooted the X-Men Before Spider-Man
Summary X-Men '97 's success on Disney+ shows the power of nostalgia for popular '90s shows like X-Men: The Animated Series . Despite the desire for a revival, Spider-Man: The Animated Series faces rights issues that complicate its return compared…
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‘Sting’ Film Review: Spine-Tingling Arachnophobic Chills
“Creepy Crawlies, creeping round my creepy house.” These lyrics from the Horror Rock group Scary Bitches perfectly capture the unnerving chills found in writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner’s Sting, a thrilling creature feature about a young girl, her family, and the man-eating…
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Tim Burton Wanted Marlon Brando To Play This Iconic Batman Villain
The Big Picture Tim Burton's daring casting choices in the Batman films set a new standard for the ideal Batman archetype with Michael Keaton leading the way. The exceptional talent of Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer as Batman's villains showcased…
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Why Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Was Never Made Into a Movie
Summary Charlie and the Chocolate Factory captivates all ages with whimsical adventures and fantastical settings. From unbridled adventure to dark sci-fi elements, the Dahl sequel teeters between wonder and fear. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator journeys from sinister underworlds…
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