Before ‘Zone of Interest,’ Director Jonathan Glazer Made This Creepy Film
The Big Picture Love is portrayed as a heavy burden in the film Birth, with connections forged by love being inexplicable and often unsettling. Jonathan Glazer's film explores the coldness lurking beneath the surface of a wealthy family, emphasizing their…
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What Happened Between Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros?
Summary The breakup between Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. was explosive, with a clash over the release of "Tenet" on streaming. Nolan and Warner Bros. had a successful creative partnership, blending blockbuster filmmaking with auteur storytelling. The future working relationship…
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This Kirk Douglas Movie Is Still the Blueprint for Modern Westerns
The Big Picture Lonely Are the Brave challenges our perceptions of the cowboy figure in a modern setting, highlighting the disconnect between romanticized ideals and the reality of a homeless man. The film explores themes of alienation and the refusal…
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Here’s Why Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern Flopped at the Box Office
While DC has some of the most fascinating superhero characters in its universe, it at times fails to utilize them properly when it comes to the big screen. While some of their movies turn out to be masterpieces, others are…
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‘Night Swim’ Film Review: 2024’s First Horror Film is All Wet
What lies beneath the water has long been a valuable source of material for genre filmmakers. From monstrous sea creatures and sharks to aliens and even zombies, what lurks in the cold darkness of the deep has put fear into…
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The Dreamy Underrated Drama That’s a Must-Watch for ‘Twin Peaks’ Fans
The Big Picture Kiss of the Spider Woman is an underrated gem that captures the eerie, dreamy feeling of Twin Peaks. The film tells the story of two men in a Brazilian prison, blending reality with fantasy and exploring the…
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Good Grief Cast and Character Guide
Summary Good Grief, directed by Dan Levy, is a romantic dramedy set for Netflix premiere on Jan. 5, 2024. The story follows Marc, whose life is shattered when his husband and mother die, and his journey towards healing with the…
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Society Of The Snow,’ ‘Self Reliance,’ ‘Origin’ & More
As we all still catch up on the best films of 2023 or the ones that, at least, needed time for broader distribution, January is already delivering a bevy of solid and worthwhile titles. It’s a busy time of year…
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The ’80s TV Movie That Brought Four Horror Legends Together
The Big Picture The 1980s was a golden era for horror with classics, iconic villains, and talented filmmakers. Take One: Fear on Film brings together John Carpenter, John Landis, and David Cronenberg to discuss the genre. The TV movie is…
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Dave Chappelle’s New Special The Dreamer Is Bad for More Than Just Trans Jokes
Comedy is one of the most subjective things in the world. So, if you find the following opinion offensive or frustrating, then you feel the same as many people feel about some comedians themselves. So don't be a snowflake, right?…
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The Potter Family Tree From ‘Harry Potter’ Explained
The Big Picture The Potter family has a rich magical history that dates back to Linfred of Stinchcombe, who had a knack for healing illnesses with his magical potions. Harry's ancestry includes the Peverell brothers, who were the creators of…
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The Rise and Fall of Stoner Comedies
Summary Stoner movies are characterized by their simplicity and lack of complexity, prioritizing dumb sight gags and in-jokes over deep thoughts or emotions. The genre of stoner comedies originated in the 1960s, with films like "Easy Rider" reframing drug use…
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