Terry Chen and the Real Dr. Ming Wang on Sight & Giving Vision to the Blind
Dr. Ming Wang survived the Cultural Revolution in China as a teenager. Mao Zedong's anti-Western purge targeted intellectuals, teachers, scientists, doctors, and their families with brutal violence. Wang came to America, earned three degrees at MIT and Harvard, then embarked…
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Sean Kingston Arrested in California After SWAT Raids His Florida Home
Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested in California on Thursday on fraud charges, several hours after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida home. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said that Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was taken…
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‘Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2 Gives Erika Henningsen a Song She’s Dreamed of Doing
The Big Picture Welcome to a new episode of Collider Ladies Night with Hazbin Hotel star Erika Henningsen. During her chat with Perri Nemiroff, Henningsen revisits key moments in her journey including making her Broadway debut in Les Misérables ,…
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Plodding, Bland & Inoffensive Medical Drama Lacks Edge
Summary Dr. Wang's extraordinary scientific achievements are poorly suited to dramatization. Sight fails to deliver emotional depth, instead opting for surface-level uplifting storytelling. The movie lacks compelling characters and fails to capture the true story's significance. A cloying melodrama with…
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George Miller Used This Oscar-Winning Director’s Technique on ‘Furiosa’
The Big Picture Witness the return to George Miller's high-octane universe in Furiosa, a tale of violence and revenge starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Miller reflects on humble beginnings of Mad Max, working in a cramped apartment with crew…
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Coyote Woman Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The best thing about Coyote Woman is also the worst thing about the gritty western: the fact that it’s an independent production. Writer-director Stefan Ruf and co-writer John Herndon go all out on the brutal violence, abhorrent nature of the…
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Jeff Nichols’s Alamo Drafthouse Selects Round Up Six Cultural Classics
The Big Picture Austin Butler and Jodie Comerstar in The Bikeriders hitting theaters soon. Jeff Nichols' film draws inspiration from classics like Goodfellas and Easy Rider , exploring complex subcultures and themes. Alamo Drafthouse will be offering screenings of Easy…
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Paul Schrader Reflects on Old Hollywood at Cannes Film Festival 2024
The Big Picture Schrader's film "Oh, Canada" brings an American leftist's cancer battle to life, aiming for closure, not redemption. Hollywood's transformation worries Schrader, reflecting on tight shooting schedules and creative control struggles. Schrader's upcoming script, "Non Compos Mentis," faces…
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Star-Studded Cast Amplifies Dark Comedy On Political Crises & Poor Leadership
Summary Join in on poking fun at political leadership with Rumours , a hilarious satire on crisis management by a star-studded cast. Initially entertaining, Rumours loses steam with vague storytelling, weak explanations, and lackluster humor towards the end. Despite its…
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Dan Schneider Sues Quiet on Set Producers for Defamation, Calls 2024 Docuseries a ‘Hit Job’
Former Nickelodeon children’s show creator Dan Schneider is suing the producers of the ID docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV for defamation. Schneider’s lawyers Jana Moser and Richard McKie filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior…
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Shay Mitchell on Her Passion for Travel and Boozy Drinks with ‘Thirst’
The Big Picture Shay Mitchell's travel series 'Thirst' explores beverages in South America with episodes that combine culture, history, and entertainment. Mitchell's experiences filming the show were unexpected, including falling ill in the first destination. Mitchell's passion for travel was…
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Daisy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Michael S. Rodriguez’s Daisy is a unique exploration of the owner-pet relationship, taking a morbid twist. The story revolves around Felix (Michael Wainwright), an auto mechanic who inherits his late father’s garage. However, his lack of business acumen leads to…
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