The Big Picture The road to Oscars for 'The Teachers' Lounge' was rocky, with struggles and self-doubt along the way. The film focuses on a teacher dealing with mistrust and accusations from faculty, parents, and students. Director Ilker Çatak shares…
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The Big Picture Ruth Wilson loved the mystery and unpredictability of her character in 'The Woman in the Wall.' Wilson did extensive research into the historical context of the Magdalene Laundries for her role. Wilson found inspiration for her character's…
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Pop, pop, BANG. Watch out for gritty fistfights aplenty in director Christian Sesma's new feature. Frank Grillo stars in Lights Out as a down-and-out war veteran who teams up with an ex-con, played by Mekhi Phifer, to take on the…
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The Big Picture The bar scene in "Past Lives" took four months to write and was inspired by a real-life experience, shaping the emotional depth of the film. Celine Song's experience writing for "Wheel of Time" taught her the importance…
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Directed by Terry Miles (Dawn Rider), 2024’s Calamity Jane is a far cry from the 1953 movie musical of the same name starring Doris Day. If you’re a cinephile and happened to experience the earlier film about the infamous female…
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The Big Picture Polyamory isn't the same as polygamy; it involves multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all parties. Honesty and showing up are key to making any relationship work, whether polyamorous, open, or monogamous. Monogamous couples in Couple…
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Summary Alan Ritchson plays Ed in Ordinary Angels , and his journey as a father will tug at your heartstrings & inspire. Ritchson's emotional portrayal will bring tears to your eyes and showcases his diverse acting skills. The Reacher star…
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Summary The Traitors is a reality game show inspired by Dutch series De Verraders , where contestants must survive to win a grand prize. Host Alan Cumming leads 22 celebrity contestants in a Scottish castle, with intrigue, scheming, and murder…
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The Big Picture Collider's Perri Nemiroff talks Drive-Away Dolls with stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Beanie Feldstein. The comedy caper follows two women on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee. Things go awry when the duo become entangled with…
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There was plenty unraveling behind the scenes of Constellation, Apple TV+’s impressive new sci-fi series starring Noomi Rapace as an astronaut (Jo) who survives a disaster in space only to return to Earth feeling as if key pieces of her…
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The Big Picture Joe Manganiello is excited to host Deal Or No Deal Island , which combines the show's concept with intense challenges. On Finding Your Roots , Joe discovered his paternal grandfather was not related to him and had…
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The Big Picture Practical effects and real locations are the name of the game in "Constellation," emphasizing the realistic feel of the show. The actresses playing Jo's daughter Alice are unsung heroes, showing maturity and professionalism beyond their years in…
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