‘Asleep in my Palm’ Film Review: Finding One’s Identity Off the Grid

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‘Asleep in my Palm’ Film Review: Finding One’s Identity Off the Grid

Tim Blake Nelson is a treasure of a character actor and one who carves out memorable performances in films big and small, good or bad. While he may not be a household name, Nelson is an important actor and filmmaker…

The ‘80s War Movie With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Big Picture Hamburger Hill captures the visceral horror of the Vietnam War through realistic battle scenes and nuanced perspectives on patriotism. The film highlights the camaraderie and struggles of soldiers, with breakout performances from Dylan McDermott and Don Cheadle.…

Western Movies on Tubi in March 2024

For some audiences, nothing beats a good Western featuring beautiful landscapes, epic cowboy shootouts, and profound narratives. Western films have been around for over a century, dating back to the early 1900s, with one of the first Western features, The…

Part Two,’ Bene Gesserit Fundamentalism, ‘Dead Reckoning & More [Interview]

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” opens this Friday, March 1, and returning for the film as the Bene Gesserit Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides’ mother is actress Rebecca Ferguson, known for the “Mission Impossible” franchise (read our review). As I…

‘Spaceman’ Film Review: A Profoundly Moving Sci-Fi Journey of the Soul

Among the sentences I could never imagine uttering, “an existentialist, science fiction, mood-piece starring Adam Sandler” would rank near the top. In director Johan Renck’s “Spaceman”, Sandler is quite enthralling in an impressive performance of depth and maturity surrounded by…

Clint Eastwood’s First Acting Credit Was in This Universal Monsters Sequel

The Big Picture Clint Eastwood's first film role was in the lesser-known Universal monster movie, Revenge of the Creature in 1955. Despite his minor role, Eastwood's personality shines through even in his early days as an actor in Revenge of…

Will the MCU Replace Captain Marvel?

Summary Rising stars like Captain Marvel may face uncertain futures in the ever-evolving Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite roadblocks, the character of Carol Danvers continues to play a vital role in connecting different storylines. Brie Larson's portrayal as Captain Marvel has…

Part Two’ A “Dark Tragedy,” Talks Potential ‘Messiah’ Sequel & More [Interview]

Following ecstatic reviews (including ours) and a super impressive Rotten review score of 97, Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” seems poised to not only conquer the sagging 2024 box office but enliven it, perhaps giving it the shot in the…

Product Placements: The Good, the Bad and the Insidious

Product placements have become fairly common in the world of filmmaking. They can be distracting when poorly conceived or so cleverly planted you hardly notice. South Africa is still getting the balance right when it comes to this brand-dropping with…

John Wayne Lost an Oscar to a Film He Absolutely Hated

The Big Picture John Wayne is an iconic Western star in Hollywood, known for his work in movies such as The Alamo and True Grit , to name a few. John Wayne disliked films such as High Noon for questioning…

The Last Airbender Change One of the Franchise’s Future Villains

Summary Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender stirs divisiveness among fans due to numerous changes from the original series. Zaheer becomes the first airbender in the franchise to naturally fly, a power achieved through self-sacrifice and spiritual freedom.…

‘I Love You More’ Film Review: A Desperate Teen Melodrama

Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenager in love is the hardest of all. The Albanian gay coming-of-age character study, “I Love You More” is a personal film for its writer/director Erblin Nushi, as the mother character is based…

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