Until recently, with respect to Academy recognition, Hollywood filth king John Waters was batting zero. But the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is poised to correct that with a career-spanning exhibition at the Academy Museum. Set to open to the public on Sept. 17 — with screenings scheduled […]
The Big Picture Goodfellas is not just one of the greatest crime films of all time, but one of the best films ever made period. The majority of the plot points in Goodfellas are 100% real, but some events were slightly sped up or omitted for effect. Robert De Niro’s […]
The Big Picture Clint Eastwood’s film The Gauntlet represented a significant shift in his image and marked the beginning of his perpetual metamorphosis as an actor. The film serves as a response to critics and challenges the clichés associated with Eastwood’s performances, showcasing his desire to avoid being boxed in […]
The Big Picture The Conjuring franchise is the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time, beating out established universes like Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren claimed to have investigated thousands of supernatural cases and founded the New England Society for Psychic Research in […]
With six seasons under its belt and a film on the horizon, Community is well known for having some of the goofiest, and most endearing, characters doing fun off-the-wall things in probably the least professional college setting imaginable: Greendale Community College, where you can take a class on literally anything […]
The Big Picture Charles Bronson’s reputation as a tough guy actor was overshadowed by his deep love and affection for Jill Ireland, which transformed his life. Bronson and Ireland’s relationship blossomed into a partnership both on and off-screen, with Ireland often taking on supporting roles in Bronson’s films. Ireland’s battle […]
The Big Picture Natural Born Killers is a controversial film that sparked debates about the ethics of showing violence on screen. The film was allegedly linked to several copycat crimes, including school shootings, leading to lawsuits against the filmmakers. While there is no concrete evidence that violent movies directly cause […]
One Life, starring both Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as a British humanitarian who helped rescue children from the clutches of the Nazis, will be among the main gala screenings at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The film, the feature directorial debut of James Hawes (a noted British TV […]
The Big Picture Raymond Lee discusses his involvement in the indie drama The Unknown Country, highlighting the unique aspects of the film’s production, including the lack of a script and the improvisational nature of the dialogue. Lee shares his experience working with co-star Lily Gladstone, praising her talent and ability […]
The Big Picture Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien discusses making his biggest movie yet. He talks about his experience working with legendary casting director Carmen Cuba, and finding his young lead, Chase Dillon. The Haunted Mansion movie explores the idea of « ghost winks, » something Simien has experienced himself in real […]
