The Brothers Sun: Why Charles Deserved Better
Summary Charles Sun's unfair upbringing shapes his character arc, as he is groomed to be a gangster while his brother enjoys a normal life. Charles is manipulated by his father and used as a pawn in a criminal plot, causing…
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‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ Film Review: A Moving Human Drama
In “Sometimes I Think About Dying“, Daisy Ridley’s Fran exists, but she doesn’t feel like her life is going how other human beings seem to live. For Fran, what it means to truly exist is questionable. Adapted from a 2019…
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’Dumb Money’s True Story Is Even More Bizarre Than You Remember
The Big Picture Dumb Money takes on the true story of the GameStop short squeeze, led by Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, an ordinary investor with a YouTube channel and a presence on Reddit's r/WallStreetBets. The film explores the concept…
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The Single Most Snubbed Movie at the Oscars Was a Netflix Masterpiece
Summary They Cloned Tyrone should have been recognized at the Oscars. It's a brilliant story with entertaining chemistry and witty dialogue written by Juel Taylor. Francine Jamison-Tanchuck's costume design for the film was masterful but was snubbed by the Academy.…
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Marvel Should Stop Trying to Make Captain Carter Happen
The Big Picture Captain Carter is less interesting than her prime MCU counterpart, Peggy Carter. The MCU should focus on honoring Peggy Carter's non-hero strengths as Agent Carter did. The continual revisiting of alternate universe characters like Captain Carter speaks…
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Every Movie Coming to Peacock in February 2024
Arguably the best streaming service out there, given its price point, Peacock has a solid batch of films arriving on the platform in February. With one original film tucked in the mix, each movie offers something completely different given their…
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Remembering Barry: A Tribute to Barry Ronge
Barry Ronge was a prolific entertainment journalist and movie critic, a household name in South Africa, who became known for his way with words, passion for the arts and array of media outlets. Ronge was a media icon and darling…
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The Good, the Bad, the Weird Re-Imagines Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western
The Big Picture Kim Jee-woon's The Good, the Bad, the Weird is a stylistic continuation of Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, incorporating similar narrative and thematic elements. The film pushes Leone's Spaghetti Western aesthetic to the…
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The Oscar Nominations Are Out
Summary All of Us Strangers, a festival favorite and critically acclaimed film, was completely shut out of the Oscar nominations despite its strong screenplay, cinematography, and acting performances. The Boy and the Heron's composer, Joe Hisaishi, was shockingly not nominated…
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Rose Glass’ Bloody, Brutal Bash Burns With Passion & Pride [Sundance]
At first glance, “Love Lies Bleeding” might look like another Americana-steeped tale of lovers on the run. But a look beyond its sleek hardbodies reveals that director Rose Glass has once again made a monster movie, albeit one of a…
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‘Sicario’s Ending Was Originally Completely Different
The Big Picture The ending of the film Sicario is shocking and downbeat, leaving the viewer in uneasy suspense and horror. Kate Macer's character is used as a pawn by the CIA and Alejandro to push the drug cartels under…
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Echo Ending, Explained
Warning: Spoilers for Echo. Summary Echo is the grittiest MCU production, with realistic fight scenes and a TV-MA rating. Maya refuses to work with Kingpin/Fisk and realizes she's not alone with the power of her ancestors. Maya overcomes Kingpin's plan,…
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