Ghostbusters Star Reveals Why They Have Lost Interest in Joining the MCU
Summary Finn Wolfhard once wanted Marvel, but now finds it unappealing due to recent movie performances. Being part of the MCU doesn't guarantee success, as some actors prefer other projects. Despite recent challenges, Disney aims for quality in Marvel, potentially…
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Wētā Workshop’s Richard Taylor Discusses Making Sting’s Giant Spider
When it comes to creating movie magic, there's perhaps no company more famous than Wētā Workshop. The famed New Zealand special effects juggernaut was founded in 1987 by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger and rose to prominence by creating all…
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Dev Patel Explains How ‘Enter The Dragon’ & ‘The Raid’ Inspired ‘Monkey Man’
The Big Picture Crafting visceral, primal action in Monkey Man was crucial for Dev Patel, influenced by martial arts legends like Bruce Lee. Patel's journey from training in martial arts at a young age to directing and starring in his…
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Fried Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Fried, writer-director-star-producer Richard Goss’s meditation on urban disenfranchisement, has much to recommend it. It runs just over half an hour and is broken into chapters, each progressively more refined. The ending features a well-worked psycho-drama twist. Jessica Crooks directs four…
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Hollywood Tech Expert Was 81
Bob Slutske, an expert on the efficiency and effectiveness of media issues throughout the film production process, has died. He was 81. Slutske died Tuesday in Los Angeles following a long illness, The Hollywood Reporter learned Wednesday. Throughout his 60-year career,…
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Peter Claffey & Dexter Sol Ansell Are Dunk & Egg In The Upcoming Spinoff Series
“Game Of Thrones” fans, meet Dunk and Egg. HBO has their two leads for “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” as the series inches closer to production. Peter Claffey will star as Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”), while Dexter Sol Ansell is Aegon…
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The Backlot Cinema Review: Hollywood Heaven in Blackpool
The Backlot Cinema in Blackpool kindly invited us down to take a look around their brand-new IMAX cinema which is the first IMAX cinema built in Lancashire! Seeing the rather distressed streets of Blackpool suddenly starting to receive investment and…
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‘Civil War’s Alex Garland Denies Retirement Rumors
The Big Picture Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War, explores the harsh realities of a divided nation in the midst of a violent conflict. Garland clarifies recent rumors about his directing future, emphasizing his focus on screenwriting and collaborations with…
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The First Omen Review | Flickreel
The First Omen can never decide what it wants to be. Based on the title, you might assume that this is a prequel to The Omen, which it is. For much of its runtime, though, the film plays more like…
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“I Don’t Think He’s Allowed To”
With a “Community” movie on the way, fans of the NBC show have one major question: will Chevy Chase be involved? IndieWire (via The Post) has an answer, and those with knowledge of the comedic actor’s departure from the show won’t be surprised. READ…
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Creator Leslye Headland Says She Purposefully Evoked ‘The Matrix’ With “Force Fu Fights”
While kept under wraps for what seemed like years, the “Star Wars” Lucasfilm series “The Acolyte” was finally revealed last month with the first trailer that pulled back the curtain on the series. Created by “Russian Doll” writer/director Leslye Headland,…
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ Hits Domestic Box Office Milestone
A week after release, a massive milestone has been breached. Image by Zanda Rice The Big Picture Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashes box office records, surpassing $100 million domestically in just its first week. Despite mixed critical reviews,…
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