The Big Picture January 10, 1985: Eric Stoltz was fired from Back to the Future after a month of filming, making way for Michael J. Fox to take over as Marty McFly. Stoltz's method acting and lack of comedic chops…
Read moreAnytime someone talks about great leaders, they can't do so without talking about Napoleon Bonaparte. Movies have already been made about this great leader, but one for the modern age will be coming this month with Ridley Scott's Napoleon. The…
Read moreIn this week’s episode of The Discourse, your host Mike DeAngelo and Playlist Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Perez, jump on the mic to talk with Joanna Robinson, one of the writers on the new book “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios” co-written…
Read moreThe Big Picture Tom Conti, a Scottish actor who is a veteran of both stage and screen, portrays Albert Einstein in Oppenheimer. Conti starred in one of the greatest movies of all time: Paddington 2. Conti previously worked with Christopher…
Read moreThe Multiversal War is one of the biggest and most consequential events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and, interestingly, it happened off-screen. Aside from the cartoon depiction of the Multiversal War at the TVA (which turned out to be…
Read more2020’s “Promising Young Woman” was Emerald Fennell’s filmmaking debut, a uniquely stylish and sharp-edged condemnation of rape culture. The director’s screenplay won her a well-deserved Oscar and announced a striking new voice in modern cinema. After writing six episodes of…
Read moreThe Big Picture Alexander Payne's film Sideways follows two flawed men on a depressing road trip, challenging the stereotypes of the genre and showcasing their emotional stagnation. The film captures the malaise of a lackluster vacation, portraying the disheartening reality…
Read moreSummary Marvel's Echo series brings back the gritty style and action scenes reminiscent of the beloved Netflix shows like Daredevil and The Punisher. The return of Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin in Echo signals a departure from the comedic portrayal seen in…
Read moreRelease Date December 20, 2023 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for strong crude sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use Two self-obsessed businessmen (writers Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp) discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together…
Read moreIn the beginning of the quite wonderful new documentary “Merchant Ivory”, Emma Thompson is speaking of her introduction to their films. The actress remembers it was their 1986 classic “A Room With a View” and speaks of “the beauty of…
Read moreThe Big Picture Twilight is the first film in the franchise and introduces seventeen-year-old Bella, who falls for the vampire Edward despite the dangers it presents. New Moon follows Bella's heartbreak after Edward leaves, her friendship with werewolf Jacob, and…
Read moreSummary Now You See Me 3 is likely to be another cash grab in the movie industry, pushing out another sequel for profit rather than creative fulfillment. The marketing department's interference in the title selection for Now You See Me…
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