‘Napoleon’ Film Review: Old School Epic in the Grand Tradition
The time when the major studios would throw millions at historical epics to cover their production and advertising costs have all but gone the way of the samurai. Today, it is the rare filmmaker who can command the trust of…
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The Real Reason Eric Stoltz Wasn’t Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future’
The Big Picture January 10, 1985: Eric Stoltz was fired from Back to the Future after a month of filming, making way for Michael J. Fox to take over as Marty McFly. Stoltz's method acting and lack of comedic chops…
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The True Story Behind Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, Explained
Anytime someone talks about great leaders, they can't do so without talking about Napoleon Bonaparte. Movies have already been made about this great leader, but one for the modern age will be coming this month with Ridley Scott's Napoleon. The…
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Author Joanna Robinson Talks All Things Marvel & Her New Book As The Company Wobbles
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, your host Mike DeAngelo and Playlist Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Perez, jump on the mic to talk with Joanna Robinson, one of the writers on the new book “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios” co-written…
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‘Oppenheimer’ – Who Plays Albert Einstein?
The Big Picture Tom Conti, a Scottish actor who is a veteran of both stage and screen, portrays Albert Einstein in Oppenheimer. Conti starred in one of the greatest movies of all time: Paddington 2. Conti previously worked with Christopher…
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The MCU’s Multiversal War, Explained
The Multiversal War is one of the biggest and most consequential events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and, interestingly, it happened off-screen. Aside from the cartoon depiction of the Multiversal War at the TVA (which turned out to be…
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‘Saltburn’ Film Review: A Deliciously Wicked Thriller
2020’s “Promising Young Woman” was Emerald Fennell’s filmmaking debut, a uniquely stylish and sharp-edged condemnation of rape culture. The director’s screenplay won her a well-deserved Oscar and announced a striking new voice in modern cinema. After writing six episodes of…
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With ‘Sideways,’ Alexander Payne Gave Us a Different Kind of Road Trip
The Big Picture Alexander Payne's film Sideways follows two flawed men on a depressing road trip, challenging the stereotypes of the genre and showcasing their emotional stagnation. The film captures the malaise of a lackluster vacation, portraying the disheartening reality…
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Will Echo Be a Must-Watch Marvel Series?
Summary Marvel's Echo series brings back the gritty style and action scenes reminiscent of the beloved Netflix shows like Daredevil and The Punisher. The return of Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin in Echo signals a departure from the comedic portrayal seen in…
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The Musical Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date December 20, 2023 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for strong crude sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use Two self-obsessed businessmen (writers Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp) discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together…
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‘Merchant Ivory’ Film Review: A Moving, In Depth Look at Two Of Cinema’s Best Filmmakers
In the beginning of the quite wonderful new documentary “Merchant Ivory”, Emma Thompson is speaking of her introduction to their films. The actress remembers it was their 1986 classic “A Room With a View” and speaks of “the beauty of…
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How to Watch Chronologically or by Release Date
The Big Picture Twilight is the first film in the franchise and introduces seventeen-year-old Bella, who falls for the vampire Edward despite the dangers it presents. New Moon follows Bella's heartbreak after Edward leaves, her friendship with werewolf Jacob, and…
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