S.W.A.T. Star Reacts to ‘Miracle’ of Season 8 Renewal at CBS
Summary S.W.A.T. defied cancelation twice, thanks in part to star Shemar Moore's advocacy for the show. Season 7 was meant to be the end, but the Season 8 renewal leaves Moore feeling "humbled." Despite the setup for the series finale,…
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Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breaks One Record No One Believed Likely in the MCU
Summary Deadpool & Wolverine breaks the MCU record for most swear words in a trailer, bringing a new level of vulgarity to Marvel. Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine in the red band trailer, packing in 6 F-bombs, shaking up the…
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‘Shōgun’s Creators Break Down the Finale’s Biggest Moments and Their Future Plans
Editor's note: The below interview contains spoilers for the finale of Shōgun. The Big Picture Shōgun 's peaceful epilogue allows for reflection on the cost of victory in Tokugawa-era Japan. Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks aimed for authenticity by…
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On the Adamant Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Mental illness has a long history on celluloid. With a few notable exceptions, it’s traditionally been a subject used to create nefarious characters in varying genres or as an increasingly uncomfortable source of comedy. Societal norms have come a long…
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William Shatner Discusses Acting, Fate, and His New Documentary
It seems as long as people have been watching television, William Shatner has been on it. Shatner's first television credit was in 1954 on the Canadian version of TheHowdy Doody Show. While a trained theater actor and also a movie…
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John Krasinski & Steve Carell Reunite For The First Time In Years In Heartwarming IF BTS Video
Summary John Krasinski and Steve Carell reunite in a BTS video for the upcoming movie IF . Carell does voice acting for IF , which Krasinski writes and directs Krasinki has had a bold career after The Office ended. John…
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‘Knuckles’ Review — ‘Sonic’ Spin-off Drops All of Its Rings
The Big Picture Paramount+ Knuckles shines when the titular character is pushed out of his comfort zone, and actor Idris Elba excels when given more to do. The villains' thin motivations, as well as an increasing focus on human characters,…
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Hiroyuki Sanada Came Up With ‘Shōgun’s Stunning Final Shot
Editor's note: The below interview contains spoilers for the Shōgun finale. The Big Picture Shōgun 's Hiroyuki Sanada explains that Toranaga hoped Mariko would change Ochiba's mind, but he was prepared for her death if necessary. Toranaga balances human emotions…
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Bright Forests Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In Chadwick Harman’s short film, Bright Forests, problems are never solved in an instant, and aliens always take their damn sweet time. Forty years ago, scientist Christopher Isaacs (Jeffrey Larson) made contact with an alien intelligence light years away. The…
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‘Thank You, Goodnight – The Bon Jovi Story’ Review — This Docuseries Needed to Rock Harder
The Big Picture Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story lacks focus, with repetitive content. The documentary feels biased, insular, and overly focused on petty grievances. Modern sections lack depth, making the band appear irrelevant and past their prime. When…
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“With a Documentary, It’s More Difficult to Find Humor”: Martín Rejtman on Riders
Riders A decade ago, I interviewed Argentinian filmmaker Martín Rejtman for an hour, walking through the general scope of his career before discussing his then-most-recent feature, Two Shots Fired, which may help flesh out the parts of this interview relating…
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‘The Veil’ Review — Elisabeth Moss Makes the Most of Hulu’s So-So Spy Thriller
The Big Picture FX on Hulu's The Veil ultimately fails due to its limited episode count. The show's characters lack depth and complexity as a result of time constraints. A rushed plot reveals key information prematurely, missing out on the…
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