The James Stewart Film That Was Banned Overseas
The Big Picture Mr. Smith Goes to Washington showcases the impact of corruption on American politics and the importance of standing up for what is right. The film's message of democracy and equal justice for all Americans posed a threat…
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Why David Fincher Chose a Surprising Band for the Soundtrack, Explained
Summary David Fincher surprises viewers by using popular, pre-existing music by The Smiths for the soundtrack of his film The Killer, breaking away from his usual approach of relying on original scores. The use of The Smiths' melodramatic and pessimistic…
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Why ‘Barbie’ Is Banned in Vietnam
The Big Picture Barbie was never released in Vietnam due to a scene that depicted the controversial nine-dash line, which both Vietnam and China claim as their own in the South China Sea. The Philippines initially planned to ban the…
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How Two Best Buddies Made a Career Out of Killing Each Other in Movies
It’d be easy to dismiss them as merely Tom and Jerry with Jersey accents, but actors Frank Vincent and Joe Pesci’s relationship is a testament to loyalty and hard work. Together, the duo staged some of the most memorable mob-movie…
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Concrete Utopia Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 8, 2023 (LA/NY)December 15, 2023 (Limited) After a massive earthquake, Seoul has swiftly been reduced to rubble. Everything in the city has collapsed, except for one building. Hwang Gung Apartments remains standing, as it was before that…
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Easter Eggs
Editors Note: The following contains spoilers for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The Big Picture The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, includes references to the earlier films in the Hunger Games series, connecting…
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Love and Thunder’s Korg Show Up in Future MCU Projects?
Thor: Love and Thunder rocked. Many of the beloved characters that populate the God of Thunder's solo film franchise were present in the movie, which saw a successful theatrical release on July 8, 2022. Of course, star Chris Hemsworth reprised…
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Is ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ a Slasher Movie?
The Big Picture Halloween and Friday the 13th are perfect examples of classic slashers, creating iconic villains like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. Slasher movies follow a set of rules, including a human villain with a motive and specific weapons…
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Is Pedro Pascal the Right Pick for Reed Richards?
Summary Pedro Pascal's potential involvement in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie suggests that the newest iteration of the franchise will be worth watching. Pascal's experience in major franchises like Star Wars and Game of Thrones showcases his ability to handle…
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After ‘Thanksgiving,’ This ‘Grindhouse’ Trailer Should Get Its Own Movie
The Big Picture Grindhouse was a throwback to exploitation movies of the '60s and '70s, featuring a double feature with trailers in between. Rob Zombie's Werewolf Women of the SS has the potential to be his most ambitious project, combining…
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This Was By Far the Goriest Death in Eli Roth’s Horror Slasher
Summary Eli Roth's Thanksgiving delivers creative and disturbing death sequences, satisfying slasher movie fans without bombarding them with excessive gore. John Carver emerges as a new killer, targeting the culprits of a tragic event and leaving no leftovers in his…
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How an Unfilmed TV Pilot Led to ‘The Holdovers’
The Big Picture The Holdovers' story started as a TV pilot about a boarding school but transformed into a movie script after being discovered by Alexander Payne. The film draws inspiration from the writer's own experiences and explores themes of…
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