The Big Picture The HBO Original documentary The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring explores the motivations behind Rachel Lee and her group of friends breaking into celebrity homes and stealing from them. Rachel Lee, the supposed ringleader, had…
Read moreThe Big Picture Castlevania: Nocturne introduces an entirely new cast of characters and takes place 300 years after the original series, during the French Revolution. The Netflix show draws from the Castlevania video games Rondo of Blood and Symphony of…
Read moreThere's no shortage of neo-noir movies. Epics such as 2014's anxiety-inducing cinematic masterpiece Nightcrawler and 2017's unforgettable You Were Never Really Here have been near the forefront of the subgenre in the past decade or so. Both offer dark, captivating,…
Read moreThe Big Picture Oren Soffer is one of the most exciting cinematographers on the rise in Hollywood. He's the protégé of Academy Award winner Greig Fraser who recommended him to Gareth Edwards for The Creator. While at Fantastic Fest 2023,…
Read moreWhen adapting any stage play into a feature film, the same thematic elements that lifted the original production should be treated with care in order for the new version to keep the same storytelling value. Along with various atmospheric nuances…
Read moreThe Big Picture Hellraiser and The Night House director David Bruckner returns to the V/H/S franchise to tackle the wraparound segment in V/H/S/85. "Total Copy" is the film's connective tissue and sees a group of scientists examining an unknown being…
Read moreIn 1987, the world was introduced to a television show unlike anything that came before it. The show covered various true stories, paranormal encounters, strange phenomenons, and especially unsolved cases. That show was Unsolved Mysteries, and it still continues to…
Read more"Dads in distress" never rang more true in a thriller like On Fire. Wondering where the title came from? It's become quite clear, especially in recent years, that wildfires are unfortunately showing no signs of letting up, as Earth's climate…
Read moreThe Big Picture An intimacy coordinator ensures open communication and consent during intimate scenes, working with the whole production, not just the cast. Sex Education addresses a wide range of topics and encourages open communication in relationships, making it a…
Read moreThe Big Picture Director Luke Gilford and star Charlie Plummer talk about their movie, National Anthem, at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Plummer leads as Dylan, a 21-year-old construction worker who discovers an unexpected chosen family in a community…
Read moreJohn Waters has earned a variety of nicknames and monikers over the past five decades — the Prince of Puke, the Duke of Dirt, the Pope of Trash. He's a radically subversive filmmaker, so it's kind of ironic (and almost…
Read moreThe Big Picture On Fire is an inspirational family survival film that celebrates firemen and first responders while addressing the growing issue of wildfires in communities. The movie highlights the importance of family dynamics and showcases heroic moments from each…
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