Anthony’s Under-Seen Gems: After Blue (Paradis Sale)
In the realm of Science Fiction films, the “Sci-Fi Western” is perhaps the least made of the sub-genre. It is all too rare an occurrence when filmmakers make a film that successfully blends the two genres. Perhaps the most artistically…
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Before ‘The Big Lebowski,’ Jeff Bridges Starred in This Dark “Stoner Noir”
The Big Picture Cutter's Way is an underrated '80s thriller masterpiece challenging the societal system, with intense performances by Jeff Bridges and John Heard. Depicting a realistic portrayal of trauma in war veterans, Cutter's Way offers a somber yet compelling…
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What Longlegs’ Box-Office Success Means for the Horror Genre
Summary Longlegs had a successful opening weekend, landing in the number two spot with $22.6 million, the biggest for an original horror movie this year. Some genre fans are celebrating the success of Longlegs , claiming it proves audiences want…
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‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ Original Ending Completely Changes John Candy’s Character
The Big Picture John Hughes' Planes, Trains & Automobiles , is a classic holiday favorite. The original ending did not sit well with test audiences, who found John Candy's character annoying. The final version of the film has a heartfelt…
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This Anthony Mann Western Is James Stewart’s Most Surprising Role
Anthony Mann would cement himself in the annals of film history by helping to reinvent the Western genre with Winchester '73. However, for audiences at the time, the landmark movie also had another surprise that many did not see coming,…
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AfrAId Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 26, 2024 (Limited) Running Time Not available In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the…
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Didi Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 26, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for language throughout, sexual material, and drug and alcohol use – all involving teens In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old…
Read moreSing Sing Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date August 2, 2024 (Limited) MPAA Rating Rated R for language throughout Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men,…
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Mother’s Instinct Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date July 26, 2024 (Limited) Digital Date August 13, 2024 Set in the early '60s, best friends and neighbors Alice (Jessica Chastain) and Celine (Anne Hathaway) both live an idyllic traditional lifestyle with manicured lawns, successful husbands, and sons…
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The Harry Potter Movies Failed Slytherin’s Greatest Hero
The Big Picture Regulus Black is the greatest Slytherin hero in the Harry Potter series, showing true selflessness and bravery. Regulus, once a loyal follower of Voldemort, turned on him and stole the Slytherin locket that Voldemort turned into a…
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What Are the Monsters in Nicolas Cage’s Arcadian?
Quick LinksWhat Are the Monsters in Arcadian? How Did Goofy Influence the Arcadian Monsters? Released on April 12, 2024, Arcadian is a post-apocalyptic horror thriller earning rave reviews for its terrifying monster designs. Although the story is fairly routine, the…
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After 25 Years, Ridley Scott Finally Gets His Rhino Fight Scene in ‘Gladiator II’
The Big Picture Gladiator II , which is slated for a November 22 release, stars Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott wanted a rhino in Gladiator but opted for tigers due to budget concerns. Gladiator…
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