Cillian Murphy’s Greatest On-Screen Adversary Wasn’t Who You Think
Summary Cillian Murphy's intense performances elevate his characters, making them more compelling and memorable on screen. Red Lights boasts a phenomenal cast, including Murphy, Sigourney Weaver, and Robert De Niro, who create tension and intrigue throughout. Murphy's rivalry with De…
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Mark Ruffalo & Anne Hathaway Lead This Underrated Drama Based on a True Story
The Big Picture Todd Haynes crafts a powerful and timely true-crime thriller about environmental danger due to corporate greed in Dark Waters . The film showcases an inventive psychological thriller with a focus on the personal stakes faced by the…
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Who Is Zack Snyder’s Favorite Superhero? It’s Not Who You Expect
Summary Zack Snyder's favorite superhero is somewhat controversial and does not fit the traditional superhero mold. Snyder admires Marvel heroes, too, naming The Hulk and Iron Man as his favorites outside the DC realm, showing his appreciation for both comic…
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22 Must-See Films To Watch
If cinema is somehow retracting, contracting, or diminishing, don’t tell the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival and all its many sidebars. Thank god for them because when you look at the Cannes 2024 line-up, cinema seems to be in…
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Film Review
In any film saga, no matter how successful the previous films have been, a fourth entry will always be playing with fire. 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a terrific picture that stands as one of the…
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If Any ’80s Stephen King Movie Needs a Remake, It’s This One
The Big Picture Cujo , a 1983 film adaptation of a Stephen King novel, accurately portrays a rabid dog's slow descent into a menacing terror. Cujo 's storyline, while plausible and terrifying, suffers from dated cinematography and uneven acting. A…
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This 1984 Thriller Is an Underrated Clint Eastwood Masterpiece
Summary Tightrope showcases Clint Eastwood's adventurous spirit as he subverts audience expectations with a flawed hero cop character. The film explores unexpected themes of fatherhood and fear through the contrast of dark sexual encounters and tender family relationships. Eastwood's character…
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The Sci-Fi Thriller Where People Fight Their Own Clones… To the Death
The Big Picture Dual delves into deep existential themes with quirky humor and surreal performances, exploring life, death, and identity in a unique way. Karen Gillan shines in a role that transitions from a depressed loner to a badass warrior,…
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David Cronenberg’s New Horror Movie Is His ‘Most Personal’
Summary David Cronenberg is hailed as the master of body horror, with films like Scanners and The Fly among the genre's finest. Cronenberg's upcoming release, The Shrouds , is a personal and autobiographical project that may resonate emotionally with audiences.…
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Talkin’ About a Guerilla Film Revolution
South Africa is regarded as top film-making destination. A diverse people, a beautiful country, a beneficial exchange rate and some of the best crew, it’s easy to see why many filmmakers are opting to take their productions to South Africa.…
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Gary Cooper Absolutely Detested One of His Best Westerns
The Big Picture Gary Cooper reluctantly starred in The Westerner , an acclaimed Western about friendship and justice in the Wild West. Walter Brennan shines as Judge Bean in The Westerner , adding complexity to the morally ambiguous character. Despite…
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Why the Best Scene From the Dune Book Was Cut From Both Movies
Summary Villeneuve's Dune films are epic sci-fi masterpieces akin to Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones in their scale and storytelling. The famous dinner scene from the Dune book was, unfortunately, left out of both film adaptations. The…
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