Christopher Nolan Has the Weirdest Rules on Set
The Big Picture Christopher Nolan's aversion to modern technology is reflected in his films, which emphasize practical effects over CGI. Nolan's strict on-set rules, such as no cell phones or chairs, create a focused and disciplined atmosphere for his actors.…
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Every Movie Coming to Prime Video in February 2024
As one of the largest streaming services in the world along with Netflix, Prime Video has over 200 million registered subscribers to entertain, and with its high monthly turnover of flicks, it has certainly been achieving that of late. With…
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50 South African Films Ranked
LAST UPDATED: 21 May 2023 South Africa has one of the oldest film industries in the world. Home to a diverse cross-section of people and places, it’s a world of its own and has become a renowned film-making destination. Being…
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The Academy Changed Its Rules After This Actor Won 3 Oscars in 5 Years
The Big Picture Walter Brennan won three Oscars for acting in just five years, a rapid success that raised suspicions of rigging or favoritism. Brennan was a talented character actor known for playing crotchety old men, often providing comic relief…
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Why Fans Wanted Season 3 of The Flight Attendant and Why It Was Canceled
There is no dearth of women-led crime thrillers and police procedurals out there. But the Veronica Mars-shaped hole left in our hearts in the early aughts was never properly filled. Not even a Hulu revival could do the underrated gem…
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Is ‘Sherlock Holmes 3’ Actually Coming Out?
The Big Picture Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Sherlock Holmes revitalized his career and turned him into one of the biggest actors in Hollywood. The chemistry between Downey and co-star Jude Law was a major factor in the success of…
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Why Did Danny’s Wife Leave Blue Bloods?
Summary Linda Reagan's abrupt departure from Blue Bloods was due to Amy Carlson's decision not to renew her contract. Linda Reagan's character was quickly killed off in an off-screen helicopter crash, leaving fans without closure. Amy Carlson expressed regret over…
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‘The Zone of Interest’ – A Haunting Immersion and Inversion
The Zone of Interest is an award-winning historical war drama from acclaimed filmmaker, Jonathan Glazer, which opens in select Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor cinemas around South Africa on 2 February. Jonathan Glazer is a true visionary, a creative director whose…
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David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ Scrapped Projects Since ‘Game of Thrones’
The Big Picture Benioff and Weiss faced backlash for their planned HBO slavery drama series Confederate, which was considered problematic and messy to execute due to two white men running a show on slavery. They were also set to oversee…
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10 Great Sci-Fi Movies That Flopped at the Box Office
Despite critical acclaim, these high-quality science-fiction films bombed at the worldwide box office. And even if audiences have come around in more recent years, there's no excuse for letting these movies go unnoticed upon release. Some of these movies are…
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One Life Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date March 15, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated PG for thematic material, smoking and some language Based on the book If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional…
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Sleeping Dogs Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date March 22, 2024 MPAA Rating Rated R for violence/bloody images, sexual content and language An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied…
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