The Big Picture Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice is a departure from previous Hercule Poirot adaptations, opting for a more chilling horror movie atmosphere. The film is based on Agatha Christie's novel Hallowe'en Party, which allows it to easily…
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The Little Mermaid, the live-action remake of the classic 1989 Disney animated film of the same name, has become so shrouded in debate and politicization that simply liking the film, or not liking the film, has become less about holding…
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James Wan is a modern horror master, who has directed some of the most successful and critically-acclaimed horrors of the past two decades. Finding the perfect balance, he integrates accessible, well-developed characters into eerie and unsettling stories, retaining mainstream horror…
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The Big Picture Darth Vader's actor, David Prowse, provided the character's enormous stature as a former British heavyweight champion. There is speculation about whether Prowse unintentionally spoiled a major plot twist in The Empire Strikes Back by revealing Darth Vader…
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Summary Negan's complex character and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's performance made him one of the most dynamic characters in The Walking Dead. Negan's ability to adapt to the new world and potential for growth made him more than just a villain,…
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Everybody loves a winner turned loser, especially these days, Taika Waititi. As of late, in his non-“Thor” directorial output, the once-beloved filmmaker has gravitated toward zeroes meekly shuffling around the margins of power. He’s vaunted swagless vampires dissed by alpha-werewolf…
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The Big Picture Valak, the demonic entity featured in the horror movie The Nun, is a terrifying and malevolent force that preys on religious individuals. The story follows Father Burke and Sister Irene as they investigate a haunted abbey in…
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been full of powerful supervillains and superheroes. With aliens, androids, and wizards, the MCU has proved time and again that it is a large place. Yet, regardless of how many new characters have been…
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Time and again, we’ve seen that trying to smash the entirety of a life—especially that of a notable person—into the running time of a feature film is a fool’s errand, resulting in puddle-deep characterization, painfully expositional dialogue and narratives that…
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The Big Picture Leatherface, also known as Jed Sawyer, is the main killer in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and is a butcher for the Sawyer family. The third movie in the franchise features Viggo Mortensen as Leatherface's brother, Tex.…
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Summary Hayao Miyazaki's movies are deeply influenced by his personal experiences and dreams, incorporating elements of his family's history and his own struggles. Miyazaki's unique approach to filmmaking starts with illustrations, with concept art often being created before scripts or…
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TORONTO – We’re not sure writer and director Azazel Jacobs needed a comeback after 2020’s disappointing “French Exit,” but we’re delighted to report he’s delivered another exquisite drama with his latest endeavor, “His Three Daughters.” Debuting at the 2023 Toronto…
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