‘Born to Fly’ Film Review: Thrilling Fun Above the China Skies

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‘Born to Fly’ Film Review: Thrilling Fun Above the China Skies

While there are similarities, comparing director Xiaoshi Liu’s Born to Fly (Chang Kong zhi wang) to Tony Scott’s 1986 box office hit Top Gun is unfair. Scott’s film featured cartoonishly phony characters tripping over insipid dialogue while the filmmaker tried…

Ranking 2024’s Best Picture Nominees

With the all-but-prophesied Best Picture victory of Oppenheimer at this year’s Academy Awards behind us, now may be as good a time as any to reflect on the extraordinary lineup that made up the top category (one of the rare…

Halloween TV Series Will Not Link to Harshly Criticized Sequel: ‘It’s a Creative Reset’

Summary Miramax's Head of Worldwide Television, Marc Helwig, reveals the Halloween television series will be a "creative reset" of the horror franchise. John Carpenter's seminal 1978 film, Halloween, will be the foundation for the Miramax show. The Halloween series is…

Hitchcock’s Favorite Film of His Isn’t ‘Psycho’ or ‘Vertigo,’ This Movie Is

The Big Picture Hitchcock's favorite film is Shadow of a Doubt for its true, character-driven portrayal of a family in Northern California. The movie's brilliance lies in the twisted character arcs of Uncle Charlie and young Charlie, with a morally…

An Exuberant & Kinetic, But Sometimes Underwritten Love Letter To The Stunt Industry [SXSW]

Sometimes, it feels like Hollywood took the wrong lessons from the “John Wick” franchise. While many producers have tried to recreate lighting in a bottle by focusing on the aesthetics of the trade—suits and neon lighting everywhere on screen—the real…

‘Constellation’ Episode 6 Recap — Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Offers Another Universe

The Big Picture William Catlett's extraordinary performance sells the parallel point of view, capturing the essence of the story. Director Joseph Cedar recaptures the creepy aura of the first episode, creating a full-circle narrative. The episode's conclusion feels like a…

Ricky Stanicky Cast & Character Guide

New to Prime Video on March 7, 2024, Ricky Stanicky is a throwback R-rated buddy comedy by director Peter Farrelly. The story involves a trio of friends who pull a childhood prank that backfires, prompting them to blame an imaginary…

Extended Family Cast and Creator Discuss the Sitcom and the Boston Celtics

The nuclear family is dead. Long live the modern family. NBC's freshman comedy Extended Family gives audiences a humorous look at a new kind of family, one that may not look like the so-called "ideal" family, but features love and…

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, In Memoriam

Oscars producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan did their best to make this the “Barbie” Oscars. And, in some ways, the participation of Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, and America Ferrera assisted in that effort. But considering the blockbuster won only…

David Dastmalchian To Star Alongside Alexander Skarsgård in Sci-Fi Series MURDERBOT — GeekTyrant

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) is set to star alongside Alexander Skarsgård in Apple TV+‘s upcoming sci-fi series project, Murderbot. The series is being developed by About a Boy creators Chris and Paul Weitz and Paramount Television Studios.The series is based on…

‘Desert Road’ Review — A Sci-Fi Banger That Would Make Stephen King Proud

The Big Picture Desert Road is a compelling thriller that transitions from mundane to mystical threats on a deserted California highway. Star Kristine Froseth shines as she embodies a strong and sympathetic heroine in a twisty, genre-hopping story. The film…

The Manifestation Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Written and directed by Geert Heetebrij, The Manifestation is a stylish reality-bending thriller. Admittedly, calling this a thriller is an understatement, as this is a slippery beast to classify. This is because the filmmaker warps the reality established within the movie. A…

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