Summary Count Dracula (1977) on BBC was the most faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, focusing on realism and accuracy over sensationalism. Director Philip Saville crafted a nuanced, gritty TV movie of Dracula, with standout performances, like Louis Jourdan as…
Read moreIn this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes undercover to discuss “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” with star Cary Elwes (“The Princess Bride,” “Stranger Things,” “Saw”). The movie is based on real events and dives into the origin of the Special…
Read moreThe Big Picture The concept of the horror Western, like the vampire Western, brilliantly combines old and new genres, creating a unique aesthetic interplay. Curse of the Undead was a joke turned successful horror Western film, mixing Gothic vampire elements…
Read moreSummary Denzel Washington's success was propelled by his impressive talent showcased on St. Elsewhere , where he learned and grew alongside a talented ensemble cast. Washington's role as Dr. Phillip Chandler in the medical drama series allowed him to transition…
Read moreWe’ve experienced something of a renaissance for music biopics in recent years. The tropes have been firmly in place since Walk the Line and Ray, but popularity hit its peak a few years ago when the Queen (by way of…
Read moreThe Big Picture Prior to 1941's High Sierra, Humphrey Bogart was primarily known as a supporting actor. Bogart's performance as a complex gangster with a heart of gold, was layered and nuanced, establishing him as a leading man. High Sierra…
Read moreSummary Deadpool & Wolverine will see a unique take on Logan, potentially as a variant, focusing on humor and a rogue-like personality. Fans are divided on Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine, with concerns about maintaining the character's legacy and sacrificing…
Read moreRelease Date June 7, 2024 (Limited) Running Time Not available The Exorcism follows Anthony Miller (Crowe), a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter (Simpkins) wonders if he's slipping back into his past…
Read moreAlong with golf, the world of tennis has rarely made for good cinema, (1979’s Players, anyone?). With the exception of 2017’s Battle of the Sexes (which only worked due to the committed performances from Emma Stone and Steve Carell), the…
Read moreThe Big Picture Road House 2: Last Call is a soulless sequel that fails to live up to the original's legacy. Killing off Dalton casts a pall over the film, making it illogical and disappointing. The forced action scenes and…
Read moreFans of Severance on Apple TV+ have been anxiously awaiting a second season ever since the Season 1 finale back in 2022 featured arguably one of the most bone-chilling cliffhangers in television history. Unfortunately, they've stayed waiting, as Severance Season…
Read moreThe Big Picture Benson and Moorhead excel in sci-fi horror, inspired by Lovecraft and Lynch, creating films that defy explanation and terrorize viewers. The Endless captures cosmic horror perfectly by hiding monstrous entities, letting imagination breed fear more effectively than…
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