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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Joe Pesci Scarred Macaulay Culkin on the Set of ‘Home Alone,’ Literally
The Big Picture Home Alone is both a funny Christmas comedy and an exciting adventure movie with dangerous stunts. The villainous bandits, especially Joe Pesci's character, bring a genuine sense of danger to the film. Pesci's commitment to his role…
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This Oscar Winning Composer Scored Your Favorite Sitcom
Summary Ludwig Göransson began his career composing music for TV sitcoms like Community, Happy Endings, and New Girl. His contributions to these shows involved creating original songs and instrumental motifs that added depth and character to the storytelling. Göransson's diverse…
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‘Merry Good Enough’ Film Review: A Tender Holiday Dramedy
It is tough to create a modern Christmas-themed movie that overcomes the endless cliches where hardened hearts learn to appreciate the happiness that comes during this time of year. Even more difficult is capturing the feel of the holiday season…
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The Oscar-Nominated Western Role Marlon Brando Turned Down
The Big Picture Marlon Brando's refusal to play a role intended for a Native American actor allowed Chief Dan George to be cast, marking a breakthrough moment for Native American representation in film. Little Big Man challenged the depiction of…
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Dated, or Ready for a Modern Adaptation?
Like so many classic children's characters, Pippi Longstocking was born from a child's request for a story. While confined to her sickbed, young Karin Lindgren asked her mother, the adventurous Swedish journalist Astrid Lindgren, to tell her a story about…
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‘Halloween’ — Michael Myers’ Mask Has Never Been as Scary as the Original
The Big Picture The original mask worn by Michael Myers in Halloween is a low-budget legend that became an iconic symbol of terror due to its blankness and lack of emotion. Subsequent sequels of Halloween failed to capture the magic…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Animator on Creating Those Bookend Scenes
Peter Quill and the gang returned earlier than expected for The Guardians of the Galaxy’s Holiday Special. The short presentation premiered on Disney+ at the end of November 2022 with a high view count and favorable reception among critics and…
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The Promised Land Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date February 2, 2024 (Limited) In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) – a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero -- sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing can grow. He seeks…
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Miller’s Girl Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date January 26, 2024 A talented young writer (Jenna Ortega) embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher (Martin Freeman) assigns a project that entangles them both in an increasingly complex web. As lines blur and their lives…
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