The Studio Ghibli Film With the Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score Isn’t by Miyazaki
The Big Picture Isao Takahata's overlooked masterpiece, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya , challenges societal norms and celebrates individual freedom. Takahata's distinct style in storytelling and animation evokes emotions over its detailed visuals. The film explores themes of identity,…
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Andy Serkis Is the Perfect Director for This New Lord of the Rings Movie
Summary Lord of the Rings is making a comeback with new films, starting with The War of the Rohirrim in December. The Hunt for Gollum will be the first live-action movie post- The Hobbit , directed by Andy Serkis. Warner…
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The Endless Struggle To Adapt Stephen King’s Unfilmable Dystopian Novel
The Big Picture The Long Walk by Stephen King, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, has been close to adaptation but remains unfilmed. The story's focus on psychological conflict and its rule against violent harm poses challenges for potential filmmakers.…
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Walt Disney: The World’s Worst Boss
Summary Walt Disney's reputation as a beloved figure is largely a myth, carefully maintained in his life and afterward by the company that bears his name. Disney had a history of demeaning his employees, particularly women, whom he relegated to…
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Clint Eastwood Made His Biggest Box-Office Hit After Replacing Spielberg
The Big Picture American Sniper was the highest-grossing film in 2014, breaking the traditional blockbuster mold. Clint Eastwood directed the biographical war drama after Spielberg dropped out due to budget constraints. Spielberg's original vision could have added nuance to the…
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The Complete History of Spider-Man Noir, Explained
Summary Prime Video confirmed a live-action Spider-Man Noir series starring Nicolas Cage, expanding the Spider-Verse into television. Spider-Man Noir's popularity soared due to its distinctive design and media appearances, including a key role in the Spider-Verse films. The Noir series…
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Here’s The Truly Bananas Plots of The Original Planet of The Apes Movies
The Big Picture The original Planet of the Apes ' twist ending is iconic, revealing Earth as the planet all along. The sequels involve a nuclear apocalypse, time travel, and a twist on the original's premise. The reboot films draw…
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Bridgerton Season 3 Mid-Season Finale, Explained
Summary Penelope and Colin mend their friendship, leading to a steamy proposal that leaves fans swooning for more. Don't overlook the important relationships besides Penelope and Colin, like Eloise and Cressida's unlikely friendship. Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury, and a new…
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In a Violent Nature Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date May 31, 2024 (Limited) When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is…
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“The Feeling That the Time For Doing Something Has Passed” Film Review
With her feature length writing and directing debut, The Feeling That the Time For Doing Something Has Passed, writer/director/star Joanna Arnow takes a cue from the sometimes cringe-inducing black humor of Lena Dunham. Arnow plays Ann, a millennial woman in…
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Sorry to the Family, but We Need ‘Hobbs & Shaw 2’
The Big Picture Hobbs & Shaw 2 is necessary to continue the chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in epic action scenes while saving the world. The unique bond between Shaw and Hobbs in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs…
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Muhammad Ali Played Himself in a Biopic Before Will Smith Did
The highest-rated and most acclaimed movie about legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is Michael Mann's 2001 film Ali, starring Will Smith. It is currently sitting at 65% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film was met with mixed reviews, the praise…
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