Isaac Asimov Was Actually a Star Wars Fanboy
The Big Picture Isaac Asimov, a prominent pioneer in science fiction, publicly declared his love for George Lucas' Star Wars films, particularly The Empire Strikes Back. Asimov's influence on George Lucas' work can be seen in Lucas' fascination with robots,…
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Every Original Movie Coming to Netflix in November 2023
Netflix has some great releases coming in November. It continues to be the streaming platform of choice for all your favorite films of any genre and will release some great thrillers, dramas, and family movies next month. There are some…
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The ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s Timeline, Explained
The Big Picture The Five Nights at Freddy's series has a complex timeline with nine games and 23 books released since 2014, making it a challenge to follow the story in chronological order. The games and books can be consumed…
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Why Movies Are Locked at a Pathetic Frame Rate
Summary Movies are losing the technological war, with gaming rigs offering much higher frame rates than traditional films, but higher frame rates have not been widely embraced by audiences or studios. The current standard of 24 frames per second in…
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The Zone of Interest Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Drama Rated PG-13 106 min. Release Date December 15, 2023 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some suggestive material and smoking The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for…
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Wonka Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 15, 2023 Running Time Not available MPAA Rating Rated PG for some violence, mild language and thematic elements A young Willy Wonka has a vision of becoming the next great chocolate maker, but the chocolate cartel has…
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The Taste of Things Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 15, 2023 (LA/NY)February 9, 2024 (Limited) Set in France in the late 19th century, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) as the preeminent chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie (Oscar®-winner Juliette…
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Film Review: ‘The Killer’- David Fincher at His Most Playful
We have been through this world many times. The lone assassin, meticulous in his skills, who lives by a strict code. A job gone wrong leading to betrayal by former confidants and a quest to prevent himself from becoming a…
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Daniel Day-Lewis’ Is Actually Hilarious in ‘Phantom Thread’
The Big Picture Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a comedic performance in Phantom Thread, showcasing his ability to play a petulant man-child whose controlling behavior is disarmingly funny. The film subverts the expectations of a period romantic drama, offering absurd human behavior,…
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Invincible and Gen V Prove That Prime Video Is the New Superhero Destination
Superheroes have long held a place in pop culture, but Prime Video is ushering in a new era for these modern-day icons. Amazon’s streaming service sought a variety of IPs in its quest to build viewership, and several lesser-known properties…
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Film Review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’- Possessed Pizza Joint Horror
In today’s modern cinema world, the most frightening description of them all is, “Based on the popular video game.” As Hollywood has shown us time and time again (“Street Fighter”, “Super Mario Bros”, “Alone in the Dark”, “Doom”, “Warcraft”, and…
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The Wild and Wonderful World of Martin Scorsese’s Commercials
Martin Scorsese’s vast filmography has been explored in depth seemingly countless times throughout his nearly 60-year career. But less appreciated are his directorial efforts on commercials, which have ranged from comedic to sumptuous to somewhat bewildering. With his latest advertising…
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