The James Bond Film That Is Secretly a Christmas Movie
The Big Picture Younger viewers associate Daniel Craig's James Bond with darker attributes, while older viewers see Roger Moore's Bond as goofier. George Lazenby's version of Bond was among the best because he brought a human, empathetic quality to the…
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Why Seinfeld Has the Funniest Holiday Episode of All Time
'Tis the season for Christmas trees, Hannukah menorahs and buying gifts, and that's all well and good for most people — but what about the rest of us? Those of us tired of the commercialism of Christmas, who are annoyed…
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‘Freud’s Last Session’ Film Review
Going into Matthew Brown’s Freud’s Last Session, I knew very little about it, other than it was being championed as a vehicle for the eminent Anthony Hopkins, who takes up the role of Freud, who matches wit with Matthew Goode’s…
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Yes, There Really Is a True Story Behind ‘Gran Turismo’
The Big Picture The GT Academy, which turned Gran Turismo gamers into real drivers, was real but the movie takes liberties with the story. Jann Mardenborough was not the first winner of the GT Academy, and his real-life motivations were…
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Why the Second Season Is Better the First
Summary The second season of The Wheel of Time surpasses the first, maintaining and improving the show's quality and avoiding a second-season slump. The group dynamic is fractured in the second season, with the characters embarking on their own individual…
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‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Film Review
One thing’s for sure about James Wan’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, this one is for the kiddies. Not that any comic book movie is Shakespeare, but David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick’s screenplay (from a story by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Jason Momoa,…
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The 30 Best Movies of 2023
2023 has been a wild year for the movies. Who would've thought this year would've seen the resurgence of concert movies, underperforming Marvel films, a rise in original properties, and the massive theatrical experience that was Barbenheimer? Even with the…
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Why Does Zack Snyder Already Have a Director’s Cut for His Sci-Fi Epic
Summary Zack Snyder's director's cut of Justice League has solidified his cult filmmaker status among DC fans, leading to Netflix's interest in his extended director's cuts for Rebel Moon. Snyder's approach to director's cuts allows him to explore different aspects…
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‘Ferrari’ Film Review: Driver and Cruz Rise Above a Lackluster Film
“Ferrari” is one of Michael Mann’s dream projects. Ever since screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin’s adaptation of Brock Yates 1991 Ferrari biography fell into his hands, the filmmaker has been trying to bring the story to the screen. For over twenty…
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This Is the Meaning Behind Wes Anderson’s Latest Movie
The Big Picture In Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, uncertainty and chaos take center stage, prompting characters to grapple with things out of their control. Anderson's style is not as lightweight as it may seem; his films deal with big issues…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Anime’s Many Subgenres
Summary Anime genres are diverse and can be confusing, but understanding the intended audience helps set expectations. Shonen targets young boys, Shojo targets young girls, Seinen targets young adult men, Josei targets young adult women, and Kodomuke targets children. Action,…
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The Best Horror Films Of 2023
Hollywood trends may come and go, but horror? Horror never slumps. While the end-of-year narratives for 2023 may be overshadowed by questions of technology and corporate shenanigans – a word chosen for The Playlist’s audience of all ages – this…
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