‘John Wick 4’ Director Reveals This Iconic Action Star Almost Played Caine
The Big Picture John Wick: Chapter 4 was initially planned to be split into two separate movies, but director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves decided to condense the story into one film. Stahelski and his team used Belgian Malinois dogs…
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‘Child’s Play’ Director Reveals How ‘The Shining’ Helped Bring Chucky Life
The Big Picture Child's Play, featuring the iconic killer doll Chucky, has evolved into a successful franchise since its release in 1988 with several movies, a TV show, and merchandise. Director Tom Holland was initially skeptical about the project due…
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Bass Reeves’ Creator Says the Series Leaves Room for More
The Big Picture Paramount+ original series Lawmen: Bass Reeves tells the story of the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of Mississippi and the inspiration for The Lone Ranger. The eight-episode series stars David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves and explores…
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For All Mankind’s Ronald D. Moore Discusses Season 4 and Star Trek
The Big Picture Ronald D. Moore discusses For All Mankind Season 4 venturing into unexplored territory and introducing sci-fi elements. The show aims to stay grounded while incorporating science fiction, focusing on specific sci-fi that feels real and plausible. Moore…
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‘The Marvels’ Producer Sings Nia DaCosta’s Praises as an Action Director
The Big Picture In The Marvels, Carol Danvers' powers become entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, challenging them to work together to save the universe. Mary Livanos has had a long journey with the MCU and is…
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‘Dumb Money’ Writers Dish on Pete Davidson and Their Reddit Meme Stock Movie
The Big Picture Dumb Money is a David vs. Goliath story based on the true events of regular people who took on Wall Street and got rich through GameStop stocks. The film explores the life of Keith Gill, played by…
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Manodrome Director on His Chilling New ‘Chosen Family’ Thriller
What if you could choose your family? Veteran actors Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody explore this alternative idea in Manodrome, a tense new thriller from writer-director John Trengove that quickly turns psychological as a certain character loses their grip on…
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Head of Netflix Film Lays Out the Streamer’s 2024 Plans and Beyond
The Big Picture Scott Stuber, head of Netflix film, discusses upcoming projects, including potential sequels, acquisitions of new IP, and collaborations with filmmakers such as Greta Gerwig, David Fincher, and Kathryn Bigelow. We find out what Netflix original movies and…
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Shane West Chats Up Career Path and His New Film The Dirty South
In the new action thriller The Dirty South, which opens in theaters and is available on demand November 10, Shane West plays Dion, a handsome drifter who becomes a bright hope for the character of Sue Parker (Willa Holland of…
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The Egyptian Theatre Will Be One of Five Theaters to Play Nitrate Films
The Big Picture The partnership between American Cinematheque and Netflix has allowed the historic Egyptian Theatre to be preserved and revived, providing new opportunities for the community. The renovation of the Egyptian Theatre includes state-of-the-art capabilities and the ability to…
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‘Your Lucky Day’ Star Jessica Garza Celebrates Angus Cloud’s Charisma
The Big Picture Your Lucky Day marks Dan Brown's feature debut. It's about a group of people at a convenience store who are caught in a deadly situation when the wealthiest person among them wins the lottery. While at Fantastic…
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Filmmaker Mick Davis Says Emile Hirsch Was Perfect in His Suspenseful Film Walden
Sometimes, the emotional weight we carry is just too heavy. It is for Walden Dean, the beleaguered court stenographer in writer/director Mick Davis’s new suspense thriller Walden. After discovering he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, Walden comes undone.…
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