Why Adam Sandler’s Netflix Western Caused Actors to Walk Off the Set
The Big Picture Adam Sandler's partnership with Netflix on original films has positioned him for success as the streaming service dominates the industry. The Ridiculous 6 marked a new era for Sandler, allowing him to showcase his comedic style in…
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Why a Horror Outing is a Great Choice for James Gunn’s DCU
DC fans have a lot to look forward to with the DCU led by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Gunn and Safran announced ten new projects (five films and five series) that will lay the foundation for what the new…
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‘The Exorcist’ Prequels Explained
There are few horror films more iconic than The Exorcist. The tale of a young girl’s demonic possession and her salvation by a pair of Catholic priests has endured at an unprecedented level, and almost 50 years on, it is…
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Past Lives Ending, Explained
There's something so universal about the story that Celine Song managed to weave together as Past Lives has clearly won over the hearts and minds of people from all over the world. The film, starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo,…
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The Way ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Treats Sarah Marshall Is Not Okay
The Big Picture Forgetting Sarah Marshall villainizes its titular character, Sarah Marshall, without properly telling her side of the story, making it difficult to accept the film's final conclusion. The film misses an opportunity to explore the complexities of a…
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2023 Has Seen the Rise of One Type of Film
In late August, pop superstar Taylor Swift made headlines with her announcement that her acclaimed Eras concert tour would be getting a brief theatrical run. The response was (ahem) swift, with several titles, namely The Exorcist: Believer, changing release dates…
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The 1950s Horror Movie That’s Way Funnier Than It Is Scary
The Big Picture The Giant Gila Monster failed to generate scares because it didn't incorporate a relevant theme that would have given the story more dramatic heft. The film's lack of convincing special effects and dissonance between the actors and…
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The Exorcist Already Had a Legacy Sequel, and Fans Loved It
Back in 2016, Fox made the decision to pick up The Exorcist TV show. All signs pointed to the project being a disaster since most of the sequels to The Exorcist were mostly disasters at that point (with the exception…
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Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Would Have Been Epic
The Big Picture Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 had the potential to be a redeeming, epic conclusion to the iconic trilogy in an unexpected way. Raimi initially did not want Venom in Spider-Man 3, but Sony insisted due to merchandise sales…
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Why a Stephen King Cinematic Universe Might Be Taking Shape
Stephen King needs no introduction. However, some of his films sure do. Although his books have been monstrous successes, there have been many movie adaptations that have not fared quite so well. But it appears that is starting to change.…
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A Disney Short Used Mickey Mouse to Parody Frankenstein
Over its centennial existence, The Walt Disney Company has held a tradition of producing a catalog of wholesome, family-friendly films, especially when it came to the company's biggest icon, Mickey Mouse. Since his debut in 1928, Walt Disney's famous mouse…
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Steven Spielberg Movie About AI
Summary A.I.: Artificial Intelligence explores the moral implications of creating a robot with human-like emotions and a desire for love and acceptance. The film highlights the threat of denying a sentient being the right to understand and grow in the…
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