‘Sleeping Beauty’s Protagonist Actually Isn’t Who You’d Expect
The Big Picture Sleeping Beauty's titular character, Aurora, may not actually be the protagonist of the story. The fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, go through the most character development and are the driving force behind defeating Maleficent. While Prince Philip…
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Why Chris Rock Left the Franchise After Spiral
Summary Chris Rock's pitch for a twist on the Saw franchise led to significant changes in the ninth installment, now known as Spiral. Rock's prior engagement with Fargo season four prevented him from directing Spiral, but he still had a…
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‘Killers Of The Flower Moon,’ ‘Exorcist,’ ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ & More
October is a gift to cinephiles. It’s home to a barrage of critically acclaimed prestige films beginning their rollout following festival runs and a time to immerse oneself in the horror genre. The latter is especially true with the curation…
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Harrison Ford Just Won’t Stop Doing His Own Stunts
The Big Picture The art of stunt work is a testament to the hard work of backstage experts and the bravery of trained professionals. Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, and Harrison Ford are admired for performing their own stunts,…
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Why Pixar Stopped Casting John Ratzenberger, Explained
Pixar has been one of the most reliable animation studios for nearly 40 years. They've consistently churned out some of the best-animated films of all time, such as Toy Story, Monsters. Inc., Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and many others.…
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European Film Festival 2023: What to Watch
Now in its 10th year, the European Film Festival in South Africa will take place from 12-22 October, 2023. Staged in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the festival presents a strong line-up of sixteen films screened in cinemas with free…
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The Stephen King Adaptation That Is Nothing LIke the Book
The Big Picture The Dark Tower film serves as a sequel to the original Dark Tower books, allowing for a new story that doesn't completely overwrite the source material. Matthew McConaughey's character in the film connects The Dark Tower to…
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Everything We Know So Far
Ready the Tardis, as the Doctor has an anniversary coming up. Starting in November, the iconic British sci-fi hit Doctor Who will mark 60 years on air with an all-new series of specials. First premiering back in 1963, the series…
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Lost Film: New ‘Cleopatra’ Fragment Found After 106 Years!
Though 75 percent of silent films are lost, there are a few which occupy the minds of film enthusiasts, preservationists and the like more than any others. London After Midnight, the uncut version of Von Stroheim’s Greed and Theda Bara’s…
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Director Martin Scorsese is most often associated with classic movies about wise guys and gangsters. But with his upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon, the director is tackling a new genre with his first-ever Western. The film, an adaption…
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This Disney Brand Should Lead Their Content Strategy Out of the Crisis
Summary Disney's biggest brands, including the Disney Studio, Star Wars, and Marvel, are experiencing issues and lackluster performance, resulting in doubts and low expectations among viewers. The treatment and promotion of these brands vary, with some receiving more attention and…
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Saltburn Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date November 24, 2023 (Limited) Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself…
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