Colin Farrell Calls ‘The Penguin’ Series “Incredibly Violent”
Expansion of Matt Reeves’ take on Batman and Gotham City finally begins later this year with the long-awaited “The Penguin.” A new Max series, “The Penguin,” centers on Colin Farrell’s Batman rogue Oz Cobb, aka Oswald Cobblepot, who takes his place…
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‘The Listener’ Film Review: A Riveting Tessa Thompson Chats With a Fractured Society
In 1988, Oliver Stone released his undervalued adaptation of Eric Bogosian’s one man show, Talk Radio. Both the play and Stone’s film were commentaries on the broken America of the time, each one using the voices of varied phone callers…
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10 Things I Learned from The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers is a music documentary about Russell and Ron Mael, whose rock band ambitions have kept them in the music business with 25 studio albums, 300 tracks and 50 years. It’s a remarkable accomplishment, which has lead them…
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One of Robert Redford’s Best Performances Is Almost Entirely Silent
The Big Picture Robert Redford's performance in All is Lost showcases his physical and emotional range as an actor. The lack of dialogue in the film adds to the authenticity and intensity of Redford's character. All is Lost reflects on…
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How Grey’s Anatomy Fixed the ‘Pick Me’ Speech 17 Years Later
Summary Even celebrities like Ellen Pompeo feel pressure to meet fan expectations due to power and influence. Pompeo regrets the famous "pick me" speech for portraying the harmful message of needing a man's love. 17 years later, in Season 19,…
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Colin Farrell’s Detective Noir Is Stylishly Terrific Until Its Terrible WTF? Twist
A stylishly engaging and crisp neo-noir steeped in the hardboiled detective tradition, Apple TV+’s “Sugar,” starring Colin Farrell, is rather terrific—that is, until it’s not. Created by Mark Protosevich (“I Am Legend”) and fabulously directed by Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles…
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Frankie Muniz Will “Never” Let His Son Be A Child Star
“I think people think it’s an easy thing to break into, but I like to be honest about it and say there’s a million people in Hollywood who tried. Maybe they’re amazing actors — they can be the best actors…
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Queen Camilla Shares Update on Kate Middleton After Cancer Diagnosis
Queen Camilla is sharing insight amid Kate Middleton's health journey. Days after the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis, King Charles III's wife gave an update on how she's feeling. After two young girls presented Camilla with cards for Kate…
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Sundance Announces Dates For 2025 Film Festival
It’s been less than two months since the end of the 2024 edition, but this morning the Sundance Institute revealed the dates for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This year’s event will run from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, February…
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UnBroken Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Beth Lane’s UnBroken is a profound dissertation on Jewish heritage and history, presenting a documentary so remarkable that — although undeniably specific — it is a universal reminder to each and every one of us on what it means to…
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The Vanessa Hudgens of ‘French Girl’ Isn’t The Vanessa Hudgens You Know
The Big Picture French Girl is a rom-com with a refreshing twist set in Quebec City, featuring a love triangle with laugh-out-loud moments. The film celebrates empowered, multi-faceted women and bilingual Canadian experiences with love and passion. Filming in Quebec…
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An Emotional, Gorgeously Told Story That Balances Heart, Humor & Grief
Summary Ghostlight masterfully balances humor with melancholy in a poignant exploration of grief. The storytelling is delicate and heart-wrenching, centering around a family grappling with loss. Exceptional performances from the cast create an authentic and emotional viewing experience. Ghostlight, which…
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