House of Cards, Netflix’s breakthrough series, signaled the streaming service’s commitment to creating high-quality content. While a spinoff series featuring Michael Kelly’s Doug Stamper was briefly considered, it was ultimately decided not…
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This Robert Bresson Movie Turns Deafening Silence Into High Art
French filmmaker Robert Bresson prioritized visuals over music in his films to create a sense of realism. In Mouchette, silence is used to reflect the main character’s misery and isolation. Bresson believed…
This Beautiful ‘Doctor Who’ Episode Actually Makes No Sense
The article discusses the episode “Father’s Day” from the television show Doctor Who. It explains that while the episode is highly regarded, the monster-of-the-week, the Reapers, does not fit into the show’s…
Philip Seymour Hoffman Gave Us the Perfect Annoying American in This Movie
The Big Picture Philip Seymour Hoffman’s portrayal of Freddie Miles in The Talented Mr. Ripley captures the obnoxious and entitled American abroad that foreigners despise. Hoffman’s performance as Freddie showcases his ability…
Rose Tyler Is Still ‘Doctor Who’s Best Companion
Rose Tyler played a vital role in the success of Doctor Who. As the first companion of the modern era, she saved the Doctor and reintroduced him to compassion. Their relationship grew…
This Early 2000s Box Office Bomb Feels Weirdly Prophetic Now
The film “Idiocracy” by Mike Judge is a prophetic examination of anti-intellectualism, capitalism, consumerism, and political campaigning. It highlights the spread of misinformation and the decline of media literacy. The character of…
10 Darkest Modern Movies, According to Reddit
Redditors on r/movies, the largest film subreddit, recently discussed the most edgy, dark, and cynical movies. They listed crime films and thrillers that embrace their dark side and explore transgressive themes. Some…
The Safdie Brothers’ ‘Telemarketers’ Is a Must-Watch Shocking Docuseries
“The Big Picture Telemarketers” is a docuseries that exposes corrupt practices of a New Jersey-based telemarketing company, CDG. CDG solicits donations for various causes but keeps most of the money. The show…
This Jackie Chan ’90s Sequel Is a Martial Arts Classic
The content summarizes that Jackie Chan’s film, Drunken Master II, is considered his best work. It showcases his action-comedy style and martial arts choreography. The movie features impressive fight sequences with clean…
10 Most Powerful X-Men Movie Characters, Ranked
Summary: The X-Men, created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, have been a part of Marvel since the ’60s. 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to the characters and released a live-action…