‘The Wages of Fear’ Review — Netflix Remakes a Classic, but to What End?
The Big Picture Netflix's Wages of Fear remake falls far short of the original, lacking tension and emotion. The action sequences are lackluster, characters are one-dimensional, and performances are flat. Attempts to recreate pivotal moments from the original film are…
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Making ‘Switch Up’ Was Therapy for Cristián de la Fuente
The Big Picture The cast of Switch Up sits down to talk with Collider's Perri Nemiroff at SXSW 2024. Stars Jeff Fahey, Cristián de la Fuente, Julieth Restrepo, and Shondrella Avery discuss the importance of self-expression and fearlessness in the…
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‘Invincible’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap — A New Viltrimite Rises
Editor's Note: The following contains full spoilers for Invincible Season 2, Episode 7. The Big Picture The episode's opening comic con scene addresses common show criticisms in a fun fourth-wall break. Mark's intense fight sequence with Anissa is a highlight…
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THE ACOLYTE Showrunner on Why She Hired a Writer Who’s Never Seen Any STAR WARS Movies — GeekTyrant
Here’s something about Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Acolyte that is sure to spark some conversation among fans. Series showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) has revealed that she hired a writer who "had literally never seen Star Wars" to work on…
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‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ Review — Liam Neeson Has Still Got It
The Big Picture Dynamic performances from Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Ciarán Hinds, and Jack Gleeson drive 'In the Land of Saints and Sinner's thrilling character-based narrative. Director Robert Lorenz showcases stunning North Ireland locations, delivering a beautiful cinematic experience. The…
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‘Taskmaster’ Is “Inherently Preposterous” — And That’s Why It Works
The Big Picture Taskmaster thrives on unscripted chaos, with comedians taking ridiculous tasks seriously for a shot at glory. Creator Alex Horne and host Greg Davies appreciate the show's international appeal and the joy it brings to fans worldwide. Both…
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Hemet, or the Landlady Don’t Drink Tea Featured, Reviews Film Threat
A bath salts epidemic, leg-eating zombies, and a murderous landlady leave tenants with no safe place to turn. Who will survive long enough to pay their inflated rent? Writer/Director Brian Patrick Butler brings viewers to Hemet, California. A passthrough town,…
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Discovery Season 5 Cast Says Goodbye and Share Favorite Memories
They have boldly gone where no Star Trek has gone before. Literally. We’re talking 930 years in the future. But Star Trek: Discovery (affectionately known as Disco) will be remembered for more than that innovative Season 2 plot twist. Showrunner…
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‘Winnie-the-Pooh Blood and Honey 2’ Review — A Surprising Improvement
The Big Picture Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 improves upon its predecessor by exploring Christopher Robin's trauma and providing answers to lingering questions. The sequel shifts focus to provide stronger character development and storytelling rather than solely gratuitous horror. However,…
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“Sometimes the Cinema is Here To Make You Watch Something You Don’t Want to Watch”: Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire on Asphalt City
Asphalt City With his features Johnny Mad Dog and A Prayer Before Dawn — the former a breakneck, road-to-ruin chronicle of child soldiers in war-torn Liberia and the latter a visceral portrait of a British expat, imprisoned in Thailand on a…
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Netflix’s Worthy Sports Drama Reminds Us Why The Homeless World Cup Matters
Summary The Beautiful Game brings the message of unity through football, highlighting global homelessness issues. Micheal Ward shines as a complex lead, showcasing the importance of second chances in The Beautiful Game. The film avoids sports movie clichés, focusing on…
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Big Time Rush’s Carlos PenaVega Recalls One Direction Opening Tour
Carlos PenaVega is looking back at his first time touring nationally with Big Time Rush and admitted that it was actually “really hard” having fellow boy band One Direction as their opening act. The singer-actor — who makes up one-fourth…
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