Disney, Please Give Us a Star Wars What If Series
Marvel’s season two of What If...? launched on December 22, with nine new animated episodes exploring alternate timelines in the Marvel multiverse. Star Wars fans and even the actor who played Anakin Skywalker in the prequel trilogy have expressed interest…
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The True Story of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Explained
The Big Picture The Osage people acquired wealth from oil-rich land, leading some white men to conspire in the murders of wealthy Osage individuals. The FBI stepped in to investigate the series of murders and uncovered a widespread conspiracy involving…
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The Unsung Masterpiece of Wong Kar-wai
Summary Wong Kar-wai's films like Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love are highly respected and regarded as some of the best movies ever made. Fallen Angels, though less recognized, deserves more credit and should be considered among Kar-wai's…
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The 23 Most Anticipated Movies To Watch
Alright, it’s January. There is no rest for the wicked, and it’s that time of year again. The Sundance Film Festival approaches imminently later this week, and as usual, it’s an essential time for indie films to kick off the…
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One of ‘Grease’s Most Iconic Songs Was Added After the Movie Was Wrapped
The Big Picture The song "Hopelessly Devoted to You" is essential to Grease because it showcases Olivia Newton-John's talent and vulnerability. The song was added late to the film's soundtrack and became one of the most beloved aspects of Grease.…
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The Curse Ending, Explained with Analysis
Nathan Fielder has been deconstructing what's real and what isn't in our hyper-saturated media landscape for a decade on American television, from Nathan for You to The Rehearsal. In The Curse, he interrogates this further, but also explores what's real…
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Forget ‘The Act,’ This HBO Documentary Gets Gypsy Rose Blanchard Right
The Big Picture HBO's Mommy Dead and Dearest provides a more accurate and comprehensive portrayal of Clauddine Blanchard, shedding light on her fraudulent behavior and decades-long control over Gypsy Rose. The documentary delves into the extent of Gypsy Rose's abuse…
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Salaar Perfects the Pan-Indian Blockbuster Formula
Summary Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is a Telugu blockbuster that captivates the audience with its immense visual splendor and adrenaline-fueled action. Director Prashanth Neel's artistic sensibilities and understanding of Pan-Indian cinema elevate the film to near-mythical proportions. The complex…
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Luca Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Digital Date June 18, 2021 (Disney+) MPAA Rating Rated PG for rude humor, language, some thematic elements and brief violence Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age…
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The American Society of Magical Negroes Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date March 22, 2024 A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier. If The Birth of a Nation by D.W.…
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The Alfred Hitchcock Thriller That Created a Revolutionary Camera Shot
The Big Picture Hitchcock's film Vertigo is considered one of his best and is hailed as one of the greatest films of all time. The famous "Vertigo Shot" in the film created the feeling of paranoia and fear by distorting…
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Why There Are High Expectations for the Fury Road Prequel
George Miller may be one of the most unconventional master filmmakers of our time. The rural Australian-born director's talent has sharpened and aged like a fine wine, especially with a combination of live-action genre films and big studio animation projects…
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