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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We Are What We Are: The Traditions of Family
Every year, horror fans and aficionados attempt to take on the daunting task of watching a horror movie for each day in the month of October. Aptly named 31 Days of Horror, the challenge usually consists of viewers watching a…
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Film Review: ‘Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor’- Unnerving Found Footage Horror
While it is long overdue for the “found footage” style of horror to bury itself beneath the earth, there are a few filmmakers who seem to be able to get some good frights out of the genre. Oren Peli certainly…
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Robert De Niro Saved Martin Scorsese’s Life by Demanding He Make This Movie
The Big Picture Scorsese's career was in limbo in the late 1970s after the disappointing reception of his film New York, New York. Scorsese's personal struggles with substance abuse and depression compounded his dissatisfaction with his career. Robert De Niro's…
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Where Does The Kingsman Franchise Go From Here?
Matthew Vaughn has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting directors of his generation, and his early films Layer Cake and Stardust proved that he could master multiple genres. He adapted Mark Millar’s subversive espionage comic book series…
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Why Is The Notebook’s Ending Different on Streaming?
The Big Picture The Notebook had an alternate ending on Netflix UK, replacing the original conclusion with birds soaring above a lake. Multiple endings for movies are common in different markets. The Descent also had an altered ending for American…
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How the WWII Film Became a Horror Movie in One Scene
The war film genre is one of the oldest in Hollywood. Within that genre is a subsect of its own that follows commandos on a mission. This goes back to classics like The Guns of Navarone and The Dirty Dozen…
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