Jonathan Glazer Reckons With Evil’s Legacy
Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Zone of Interest' The Big Picture The Zone of Interest depicts the mundane lives of a family living near Auschwitz, highlighting the cognitive dissonance of those complicit in evil. The film uses…
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With The Tourist, Jamie Dornan Has Finally Shed His Christian Gray Problem
Summary Jamie Dornan faced public scrutiny and typecasting after portraying Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades franchise. Dornan is shedding his Christian Grey image through his outstanding performance in the TV series The Tourist. The Tourist's popularity and Dornan's portrayal…
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How Similar Is Michael Mann’s Manhunter to the Novel It’s Based On?
The Big Picture Manhunter is the first movie to feature the Hannibal Lecter character and faithfully adapts the book it's based on, but simplifies the source material's complex themes, especially its ending. Manhunter is Michael Mann's third film and showcases…
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How Jordan Peele Has Helped Redefine the Horror Genre
Since the beginning of his career, Jordan Peele has been a comedian often seen alongside Keegan-Michael Key in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele. When it was announced that he would be making his Hollywood debut as a…
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Humphrey Bogart’s Most Underrated Role Is in This Noir Adventure
The Big Picture Humphrey Bogart's performance in To Have and Have Not showcased his vulnerability as both a mystery protagonist and romantic lead. To Have and Have Not is often compared to Casablanca , but the two films feature very…
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Time Bandits Is Probably the Best 1980s Fantasy Movie You Haven’t Seen
Director Terry Gilliam was once quoted as saying, "Reality and fantasy—we need both to survive. If we don't have fantasy, dreams, and all those things, what's the point of carrying on? And you need to watch out for reality because…
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Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis Are Hilarious Serial Killers in This Comedy
The Big Picture Comedy surrounding the topic of serial murder is audacious and commendable, challenging taboos and untouchable topics. Burke & Hare is a pitch-black comedy that adapts a true story of two twisted businessmen who made a living from…
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Netflix’s One Day Ending, Explained
Warning: Spoilers for One Day. Summary Dexter and Emma finally end up together after 11 years of friendship and struggle to conceive a child. Emma tragically dies in a car accident, leaving Dexter devastated and struggling with grief. Dexter reflects…
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Only Movie Based on a True Story Starred Henry Fonda
The Big Picture The Wrong Man is a powerful critique of the justice system, highlighting the fallibility of human judgment. Director Alfred Hitchcock sheds his signature suspense and realism to create a raw, unsettling portrayal of mistaken identity. Henry Fonda's…
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Why Taylor Swift Should Join the MCU as Dazzler
The X-Men are officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Deadpool & Wolverine beginning the process of bringing mutants to the forefront. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are confirmed to return as Deadpool and Wolverine in the upcoming film, but…
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Director’s Cut of David Lynch’s Dune (1984): Possibility or Pipe Dream?
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is testament to the power of fandoms in today’s world. Having been substituted with another director taking over the reins of Justice League, the full scope of his vision was derailed in favour of a strange…
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‘The Fugitive’s Behind-the-Scenes Drama Almost Made It a Disaster
The Big Picture The Fugitive was based on a popular and acclaimed drama series. The film's script was rewritten throughout production due to time constraints. The film's ending was conceived at the last minute, resulting in a gritty and exciting…
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