The 21st Century’s Best Time Travel Movie So Far Is a Low-Budget Rom-Com
The Big Picture Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a cerebrally enjoyable Japanese rom-com that takes time travel to another level, with twists that subvert expectations. The film seamlessly constructs its intricately plotted time travel mechanics, appearing as if it's…
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Good Omens Season 2: The Crazy Ending, Explained
It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Good Omens is one of the most unique shows out today — which isn't at all surprising considering the show is based on Neil Gaiman and Sir Terry Pratchett's novel of the…
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The 20 Best Film Posters Of 2023
Like trailers, movie posters are marketing materials to put butts in seats for movies and one could argue—with the fragmenting nature of streaming and the downtrends of movie theatergoing—that movie posters aren’t as important as they once were to pop…
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The Gary Cooper Western Considered “Morally Objectionable”
The Big Picture Anthony Mann's Man of the West shocked audiences with its graphic portrayal of brutality and sexuality, raising eyebrows at the time despite it being one of the top-grossing films of 1958. The film depicted scenes of sexual…
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The Marvels and Barbie Have More in Common Than You Think
Summary The Marvels is underperforming at the box office, indicating that 2023 wasn't Marvel's year. Both Barbie and The Marvels feature female-led casts and explore unlikely alliances and family ties. Both films address cultural and societal issues, using humor and…
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Singing In A Joshua Oppenheimer Musical, Directing For The Derek Jarman Lab & More [Marrakech Film Festival Interview]
Tilda Swinton has many talents, including performing, producing, collaborating, writing, and dressing up, not to mention expressing herself beautifully on screen and in her choice of language. It’s the second time that I’ve interviewed the performance artist at the Marrakech…
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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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