This Was the Best Year in Animation History

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This Was the Best Year in Animation History

The Big Picture The 1980s was a transformative decade for mainstream animation, with industry giants and newcomers pushing boundaries and experimenting with new techniques and genre tones. 1989 was the pinnacle of the decade. Don Bluth's films, such as An…

Bones and All Ending, Explained

Summary Bones and All combines elements of romance and horror, with a strong atmosphere that adds to the overall experience. In the shocking ending, Maren's mother tries to kill her, leading Maren to initially reject love. However, she later reunites…

Harmony Korine Goes Sicko Mode In A Visually Stunning Journey Through Miami Thug Life [Venice]

Ten years after “Spring Breakers,” the neon pinks and greens of Harmony Korine’s mainstream breakthrough return in an Internet-inflected and even more abstract ode to the thug life, with seriously mixed results. To call “Aggro Dr1ft” stupid or silly isn’t…

This Early ’80s Kevin Costner Disaster Movie Is Shockingly Accurate

The Big Picture Testament is a character-driven disaster movie that relies on relatable everyday situations and the fear of the unseen to instill anxiety. The film portrays the unraveling of society and the despair of regular people faced with the…

Every Martial Arts Movie Coming to Tubi in September 2023

Tubi is serving up plenty of sick kicks with their latest batch of Martial Arts films. September will see returning icons come back with even more action-packed movies, international adventures with grandiose scopes, and even some unconventional gems you might've…

Bradley Cooper Plays It A Little Too Safe With Undaring Leonard Bernstein Biopic [Venice]

Before “Maestro” plunges into the sharp monochrome of its first chapter, Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein relays to a camera crew how he can still feel the presence of his wife within the walls and gardens of their beautiful countryside manor.…

This Director Had the Best Comeback After a Terrible Box Office Flop

The Big Picture Director Kathryn Bigelow faced a disappointing box office flop with K-19: The Widowmaker after a successful career, leading to her longest hiatus. The failure of K-19 can be attributed to its similarities to The Hunt for Red…

The Hangover’s Ridiculous Production, Explained

Directed by Todd Phillips from a script penned by both Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, The Hangover is sometimes seen as one of the funniest movies ever made. Its cast is nearly as famous as the film itself, with massive…

Honor Among Thieves’ Animated Series Cameo Explained

The Big Picture "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" is hailed as the best adaptation of the tabletop game, with a diverse and entertaining party of characters. The film cleverly pays homage to the original 1980s animated series of "Dungeons…

Fans of Gran Turismo Should Check Out This Underrated Video Game Movie

Summary Pokemon: Detective Pikachu is a surprisingly enjoyable and energetic film that successfully brings the Pokemon universe to life with its clever genre twist. The decision to explore a smaller segment of the Pokemon universe through a detective noir story…

Film Review: Hidden Strike- A Big, Loud, Waste Of A Martial Arts Legend

Since I was a teenager, I have been a disciple of the legend that is Jackie Chan. Many of his late 70s and a good amount of his 80s Hong Kong films are classics or close to it. At the…

Best Submarine Movies, From The Hunt for Red October to U-517

The Big Picture Submarine movies thrive on claustrophobia and tension, often combining the stress of being underwater with undersea threats or enemy warships. The Boat (198 and K-19: The Widowmaker (200 accomplish the rare feat of evoking empathy for Nazi…

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