The Best Films Of 2024 So Far: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Civil War,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ & More
There may have technically been fewer wide releases over the past six months of 2024 than the first six months of 2023, but despite lesser volume, there has been a bounty of good movies on the big screen. Some of…
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‘MaXXXine’ Film Review: The Best Film of a Unique Trilogy
With only the rarest of exceptions, sequels are an unwise venture and hardly ever work. Prequels are even harder to pull off, as an origin story can ruin a character’s mystique. To have the third film in a series be…
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Have Hollywood Movies got too Gimmicky?
George Lucas decided to wait until a time when visual effects technology had become good enough for him to release his first three Star Wars films. John Boorman decided to direct Arthurian legend, Excalibur, rather than tackle Lord of the…
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Before ‘A Quiet Place Day One,’ Its Director Made One of Nicolas Cage’s Best Movies
The Big Picture Nicolas Cage delivers a vulnerable performance in Pig , showcasing his range as an actor. The film explores themes of capitalism and the value of art, offering a critique of the fine dining industry. Director Michael Sarnoski's…
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Martin Mull Finally Got His Emmy Nomination with Veep and Deserved Many More
As the entertainment world continues to reel over Martin Mull's passing on June 27, 2024, a heartfelt reflection on his career and lone Emmy Award nomination are in order. With nearly 150 acting credits since his career began in the…
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My Old Ass Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date September 13, 2024 (Limited) In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what…
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The Instigators Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date August 2, 2024 (Limited) Digital Date August 9, 2024 (Apple TV+) Running Time Not available MPAA Rating Rated R for pervasive language and some violence Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father…
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Megalopolis Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date September 27, 2024 Cast Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, Dustin Hoffman Running Time Not available…
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‘Despicable Me 4’ Film Review: Animated Curmudgeon Feels Hollow
There are two sides to every coin. No, literally, there are two sides to every coin. On the one hand, audiences love the Minions, a group of lovable, mumbling, yellow blots with big eyes, and a part of Gru’s crew…
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In This Horror Movie, the Real Threat Isn’t the Serial Killer, It’s This
The Big Picture The Devil's Cand y explores a father-daughter relationship under supernatural threat, with realistic intensity and likable protagonists. The film's pacing and use of religious imagery emphasize the threat to Jesse and Zooey's relationship, making it a grounded…
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Is Horizon Chapter 2 Worth the Wait or Is It Time to Give Up on Kevin Costner’s Epic
Kevin Costner, ladies and gentlemen. Yellowstone may be over for the Oscar winner, but Westerns are still on his mind. In fact, they've been on his mind since the '80s, when he started envisioning the epic story of Horizon. He's…
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The Shark B-Movie That’s Part True Story, Part ‘Jaws’ Ripoff
The Big Picture 12 Days of Terror is based on the true 1916 New Jersey shark attacks, accurately portraying gruesome details and real-life characters. The film falls into the trap of trying to replicate Jaws , creating a connected plot…
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