‘Westworld’: Jonathan Nolan Recalls Butting Heads With HBO & Their “Handwringing”: We Were At “Loggerheads”
Three months after it was renewed for season five, HBO abruptly changed course and suddenly canceled “Westworld” last year, the dystopian science-fiction series by creator Jonathan Nolan (co-writer on ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy) and his wife and creative partner Lisa…
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Ewan McGregor Says ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Started With Drunken Jedi
After years of waiting, “Star Wars” actor Ewan McGregor was able to finally explore his lone wolf Jedi Masters character in the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Disney+ series prequel. Initially envisioned as three films, Lucasfilm eventually pivoted towards a series in 2018, and some of the…
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Jelly Roll Tops With 3 Wins
Jelly Roll topped the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday night, taking home three trophies. The country singer won video of the year and male video of the year for “Need a Favor” as well as CMT performance of the…
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Nell Tiger Free Deserves All The Awards
The First Omen skillfully weaves a prequel tapestry that fans of the franchise will undoubtedly appreciate. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, with a screenplay penned by Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, and Stevenson herself, the film not only enriches the lore of its predecessor, The Omen (1976), but…
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Scream 6 Directors Reinvent Vampire Movies In Highly Entertaining, Gory Horror
Summary Radio Silence's Abigail reinvigorates the vampire subgenre with its unique gore and humor. The film features compelling characters and family-centric themes. Abigail delivers an effective ending with incredible performances by leads Alisha Weir and Melissa Barrera. Abigail is a…
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Paramount’ Supernatural Drama’s Fourth & Final Season Airs May 23
After three successful seasons, the supernatural drama series, “Evil” will return for its fourth and final installment this summer. Yesterday, Paramount+ revealed the official trailer and premiere date for the critically acclaimed original series. The series, which recently began production in…
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Kyle Maclachlan on Fallout’s Offbeat Vibe and if Dune 3 Is in His Future
Inevitably, whenever Kyle MacLachlan is attached to a project, there’s more than a hint of intrigue and mystery to it. From embodying the character of Paul Atreides in 1984’s Dune to playing Dale Cooper on Twin Peaks, the actor has…
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The Unreal Story Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Champion bodybuilder turned world-famous movie star turned California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has led a pretty outrageous life. So, how do you parody someone who has already been imitated countless times for his strong Austrian accent and catchphrases? Moreover, is it…
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David Harbour Joins New Sylvester Stallone-Penned Thriller ‘Levon’s Trade’
The Big Picture David Harbour joins Jason Statham in new thriller Levon's Trade , along with Michael Peña and more. Levon's Trade is based on Chuck Dixon's book series, follows Statham as former agent seeking daughter. Amazon MGM Studios to…
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The Great Escape: How Cinemas Were Shaped by the Pandemic
If you go down to your local cinema, you’ll notice something that’s become quite prevalent over the last few years. It’s difficult to find a film that doesn’t have a fantasy or family slant with blockbuster movies tending towards sci-fi…
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Adam Wingard’s MonsterVerse Movies Pay Homage to a Specific Kaiju Era
The Big Picture Showa era Godzilla films shaped Godzilla x Kong 's concept and ambition. Monsters fight or team up in Showa era films - a major inspiration for director Adam Wingard. Wingard hints at a potential third film, continuing…
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How Star Wars Was Partly Inspired by Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon
Summary The Buck Rogers comic strip set the stage for Star Wars , inspiring George Lucas to create his own galactic saga. Lucas honed his filmmaking skills with American Graffiti before pursuing his dream of making big-budget sci-fi. Collaboration with…
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