Tom Hanks Made a ‘Splash,’ Thanks to This Bill Murray Bomb

The big picture Bill Murray's decision to pursue dramatic acting instead of starring Splashes had a major impact on his career. Tom Hanks jumped at the chance to star Splashes and delivered a charming and versatile performance, cementing his position as a leading comic actor. Both Murray and Hanks have left a lasting impact on […]

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ABIGAIL Overdelivers on Its Premise With a Wildly Entertaining Vampire Story

” A child vampire dancer hunts her kidnappers inside a haunted house” sounds like an amazing concept for a movie, but it's also the kind of ridiculous premise that usually falls short in execution. Too often, movies with funny records try to get away with their outrageous idea entirely. But a movie needs a lot […]

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‘Rebel Moon Part One’ Recap — What to Remember Before ‘The Scargiver’

The big picture Rebel Moon: Part Two: The Scargiver debuts soon on Netflix, concluding Zack Snyder's cinematic epic. A child of fire set the stage by introducing Kora, her ties to the Mother World, and mysterious characters like Jimmy. The next film promises an all-out war story with expanded character arcs and the potential for […]

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HADES II Reveals Gameplay Trailer and New Look at God Designs

“The Hades Game”, as it is fondly called by its fans, became a surprise hit in the world of video games in 2020. With the help of its mythological roots, its incredible artwork and its queer-friendly and funny characters, Hades checked all the correct boxes to take his place as a fandom favorite. But despite […]

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Sofia Coppola’s Remake Improved on This Clint Eastwood Western

The big picture Sofia Coppola changes the perspective of The Deceived to explore the complexities of nineteenth-century gender dynamics. Coppola gives more depth and motivation to the female characters, unlike the original film where they are portrayed as luxuriant women. The complexity of Colin Farrell's character makes the central incident more interesting, and Coppola adds […]

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