Category: Features
The Color Purple Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
The Color Purple Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating

Release Date December 25, 2023 Running Time Not available Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.”... Full synopsis » MOVIE REVIEW This movie review is currently away from the desk.…

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Why Won’t Any of Sylvester Stallone’s Major Characters Die?
Why Won’t Any of Sylvester Stallone’s Major Characters Die?

Rambo can take on a swarm of domestic or foreign enemies on his own. Rocky might be beaten down, but he will push himself to stand back up. Barney Ross will lead his team of mercenaries to save the day.…

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What Are the Yuuzhan Vong, and Why They Should Show Up in the Star Wars Series
What Are the Yuuzhan Vong, and Why They Should Show Up in the Star Wars Series

The last two episodes of Ahsoka, leading up to the finale, have taken Star Wars somewhere it has not been before – a galaxy, far, far away. In the decades since Return of the Jedi, the films, specifically the sequel…

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How to Watch Chronologically or by Release Date
How to Watch Chronologically or by Release Date

The Big Picture The Saw franchise has become convoluted over the years, with numerous sequels, prequels, and timeline changes. For those new to the franchise, watching the movies in order of release date is the simplest option. Saw X is…

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Why You May Never See These Characters Again
Why You May Never See These Characters Again

The funny thing about contested intellectual property is that often, it doesn't stay dormant forever. In the 1930s, it was unlikely that the creators of Blue Beetle or the Peacemaker ever dreamed a century later that their character would be…

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‘Strange Way of Life’ Review: Almodóvar’s Western Drama is Exquisite; Hawke and Pascal Shine
‘Strange Way of Life’ Review: Almodóvar’s Western Drama is Exquisite; Hawke and Pascal Shine

I was in the theater lobby waiting for Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life (Extraña forma de vida) to screen, talking with another critic. She had not previously seen any of Almodóvar’s works. I’m not exactly a stranger en la…

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Stop Overthinking Charlie Kaufman’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’
Stop Overthinking Charlie Kaufman’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’

The Big Picture I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a film that delves into the anxieties and uncertainties of meeting your partner's parents, adding a layer of existential dread. The narrative of the film follows a young woman who gradually…

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Why Was Ren & Stimpy Controversial?
Why Was Ren & Stimpy Controversial?

Ren & Stimpy kicked off the early 90s as a stand-out in a Nickelodeon lineup that included Doug and Rougrats. But shortly after the astronomically successful first series, the franchise began to experience substantial issues. Fair warning: the history of…

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Scott Derrickson Talks Joining the Cult Anthology Series, ‘Doctor Strange’ Creative Differences, ‘The Gorge’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
Scott Derrickson Talks Joining the Cult Anthology Series, ‘Doctor Strange’ Creative Differences, ‘The Gorge’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo pops in a tape to discuss “V/H/S/85” with director Scott Derrickson (“Doctor Strange,” “Sinister,” “The Black Phone”). The sixth installment of the beloved horror anthology series follows five sinister found footage tales that…

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Film Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’- The Devil Returns to Theaters
Film Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’- The Devil Returns to Theaters

The strange behavior the two girls begin to display are not potent enough to exude any real chills. Angela is used as a human jump scare more than once and Katherine’s breakdown during a church service starts in an interesting…

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‘Sleeping Beauty’s Protagonist Actually Isn’t Who You’d Expect
‘Sleeping Beauty’s Protagonist Actually Isn’t Who You’d Expect

The Big Picture Sleeping Beauty's titular character, Aurora, may not actually be the protagonist of the story. The fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, go through the most character development and are the driving force behind defeating Maleficent. While Prince Philip…

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Why Chris Rock Left the Franchise After Spiral
Why Chris Rock Left the Franchise After Spiral

Summary Chris Rock's pitch for a twist on the Saw franchise led to significant changes in the ninth installment, now known as Spiral. Rock's prior engagement with Fargo season four prevented him from directing Spiral, but he still had a…

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