‘Atlas’ Review: Jennifer Lopez’s Hackneyed Sci-Fi Thriller About A.I. Trust Is Utterly Dire & Disposable
It’s been a rather dreadful year for big Netflix original sci-fi films in 2024 (see “Rebel Moon,” for one), and “Atlas,” the big event science-fiction dystopian thriller from director Brad Peyton (2015’s “San Andreas” and “Rampage”), won’t change that narrative…
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Richard Gere and Uma Thurman Get Existential at Cannes Film Festival
The Big Picture Life reflections and lingering questions about death weave through the complex narrative of Oh, Canada. Richard Gere and Uma Thurman discuss personal legacies and life reflections, emphasizing the importance of family and personal connections. Paul Schrader's precise…
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Jeffrey Wright Joins Season 2 Cast Of HBO Series As Isaac
“The Last Of Us” Season 2 cast already had some stellar new additions, but this one may be the best of the lot. Deadline reports that Jeffrey Wright joins the ensemble cast as Isaac, the powerful leader of the Washington Liberation Front in the videogame. And that casting makes perfect sense, since…
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‘The Apprentice’ Review – Donald Trump Gets Scorsese-Esque Origin Story
The Big Picture The Apprentice offers insights on Donald Trump's origin story, turning into something akin to a Martin Scorsese film. Sebastian Stan portrays Trump with nuance by focusing on mannerisms as opposed to just an impersonation of his voice.…
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Rian Johnson & Netflix Reveal The Title For Their Next ‘Knives Out’ Mystery
Would it be a Benoit Blanc mystery if the movie title wasn’t a pop-rock song? Rian Johnson continues that trend with the name of his latest “Knives Out” mystery. This time, it’s a U2 track: “Wake Up Dead Man,” from the band’s…
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I Don’t Know If It Would Work To Have Us
Max‘s TV remake of the “Harry Potter” series won’t hit the streamer until 2026, which gives fans of the character plenty of time to speculate about the show. For instance, beyond rehashing a successful IP in a blatant cash-grab maneuver,…
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Ryan Reynolds’ Has Disturbing Praise for Emma Corrin’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Villain
The Big Picture Emma Corrin brings a Gene Wilder energy to Cassandra Nova in Deadpool & Wolverine, humanizing chaos and villainy. Corrin's transformative acting takes inspiration from Christoph Waltz to embody the diabolical nature of Cassandra Nova. Cassandra Nova isn't…
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Gilles Lellouche’s Stylish Thriller Descends Into Clichés [Cannes]
CANNES – A very popular actor in his native France, Gilles Lellouche has dipped his toe into filmmaking co-directing one movie and helming another over the past 20 years. Nothing he’s directed previously would prepare anyone for the impressive visual…
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New Life Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Writer-director John Rosman’s disease-filled film, optimistically titled New Life, contains quite the eclectic mix. The filmmaker tackles the horrors of isolation. The story deals with a pharmaceutical company with ulterior motives and the web of deceit and destruction the characters get…
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‘Babes’ Film Review: A Disappointing Teaming of Three Major Talents
Ilana Glazer is a big talent. Michelle Buteau is a big talent. Pamela Adlon is a big talent. With a screenplay by Glazer (co-written by Josh Rabinowitz), co-starring Glazer and Buteau, and directed by Adlon, Babes could have been a…
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The Only Horror Movie on Max With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Is an Old-Fashioned Thriller
The Big Picture 1932 film adaptation of The Most Dangerous Game stays faithful to original short story, delivering a fresh and thrilling viewing experience. Film's simplistic approach and focus on the hunt creates intense and visually impactful moments. Zaroff's repulsive…
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The Significance of Rebel Moon 2’s Big Twist, Explained by Zack Snyder
Summary Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver took Netflix by storm, despite critic backlash. Shocking twist involving Gunnar's death defied expectations in the popular action-adventure. Snyder defends storytelling choices, setting the stage for potential third movie with…
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