Josh Hartnett Gives A Killer Performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s Satisfying Thriller
Summary Josh Hartnett shines in Trap , giving a stellar performance as a father and killer. The script's use of subtle humor adds depth to the storytelling but relies heavily on circumstance and convenience. M. Night Shyamalan's simple storytelling is…
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‘Industry,’ ‘Only Murders In The Building,’ ‘Rings Of Power’ & More
Yes, TV really ramps up in the fall, but must-see television to watch in August still has offerings. For one, there’s a decent amount of animated offerings, “Batman: Caped Crusader” on Netflix, a new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” spin-off on Paramount, and Netflix is…
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‘We Just Lost the Audience’
Will Ferrell says the ending of his 2004 hit comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy had to be changed at the last minute because of how poorly audiences reacted at a test screening. “It was such a hard movie…
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Russell Crowe Is Giving Up
When I first heard about The Exorcism, starring Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, a troubled actor, and directed by Joshua John Miller, I was intrigued. With a cast that includes Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar,…
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Norman Reedus & Melissa McBride Discuss ‘Daryl Dixon’ Season 2’s New Walkers
The Big Picture Collider's Steve Weintraub sits with The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon cast and crew at 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. The spin-off tries to reinvent TWD universe by expanding to France and Spain, and introducing new characters and walkers.…
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King Saud Featured, Reviews Film Threat
King Saud is the rarest of pure indie films in that it’s written by, directed by, and stars Mark Toma. In a retro L.A. Noir style, LAPD detective Wolfe (Toma) is assigned a case to investigate the gruesome murder of…
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Zack Snyder Addresses New Superman Costume For DC’s Reboot
Summary Zack Snyder has expressed excitement to see David Corenswet's Superman costume in the upcoming DC Universe reboot. The former DC director has emphasized the importance of seeing the costume in the context of the movie for its storytelling impact.…
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‘Sing Sing’ Film Review: A Profoundly Moving Work of American Cinema
Based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program (RTA) that began at New York’s maximum-security Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Greg Kwedar’s Sing Sing is a powerful and important piece of American cinema. Mixing professional actors with the actual men who…
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Strange New Worlds Won’t Repeat One of Its Most Divisive Episodes in Season 3
The cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds promises that season 3 will continue to explore strange new genres with each episode - with one exception. Cast members Rebecca Romjin (Una Chin-Riley) and Ethan Peck (Mr. Spock) sat down with…
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Sylvester Stallone Made Another Sports Movie After ‘Rocky,’ and the Studio Butchered It
The Big Picture Paradise Alley explores the bond between three wrestling Italian American brothers in New York. Stallone wrote Paradise Alley before Rocky , both showcasing themes of resilience seen in his iconic films. Stallone took accountability for the poor…
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Everyone Forgets Hugh Jackman’s Cameo in Free Guy 3 Years Ago
It's no secret that actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are close friends outside their professional circles. It's also no secret that they play two of the most beloved superheroes of all time, Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively. They have both…
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Romulus,’ ‘Blink Twice’ & More
It’s the dog days of summer, and while that sometimes brings some dire offerings to the world of cinema, August still has plenty of distractions worth looking into. For one, M. Night Shyamalan returns with the serial killer film “Trap,”…
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