Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 Episode 4. The Big Picture X-Men ’97 keeps getting better, sadder, and thirstier with each episode, hitting all the right beats. The show’s clothing choices are not just about skin exposure, but a reflection of nostalgic ’90s aesthetics. X-Men ’97 is redefining superhero storytelling with engaging … Read more
Xbox Game Pass has a pretty respectable but not totally consistent catalog. While certain staples are there to stay, games come and go regularly. Six games are leaving on April 15th, with half of them from Amnesia developer Frictional Games. Amnesia, Soma, and more leaving Xbox Game Pass The six departures mostly seem to consist … Read more
The Big Picture David Leitch shares the behind-the-scenes story of how his film, The Fall Guy , ended up benefiting from a production delay. Initially, they wanted the action comedy to be released before Greta Gerwig’s Barbie , but now Leitch is thrilled it’s coming out after Gosling won our hearts as Ken. The Fall … Read more
Of all the cinematic genres, comedy is the hardest to truly master. Humor is so context-dependent, and changes so wildly from person to person (let alone between generations) that many comedies struggle to have a strong, immediate impact, and a lot of the ones that do soon become outdated and glaringly of their time. However, … Read more
Actress Anupama Paramesaran has been working on a number of projects simultaneously. The actress’s latest outing, Tillu Square, marked her third movie of 2024 after Ravi Teja’s Eagle and Jayam Ravi’s Siren. While the actress is exploring more opportunities in her acting career, she has also allegedly increased her remuneration for movies. Here are all … Read more
The Big Picture Monkey Man is a passion project for Dev Patel that sees him taking a new leap in his career. The film showcases intense action sequences that serve the character’s evolution effectively. While the action scenes excel visually and narratively, pacing issues and weak supporting characters hamper the film. This review was originally … Read more
The Big Picture Manifest ‘s series finale starts strong but fails with the tired trope of “it was all a dream,” leaving some characters void of their memories. Olive’s character in the finale is short-changed, losing her complexity as she reverts to a child with important relationships erased. The finale creates a loss of core … Read more
Summary Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to have a strong $54-$61M box office debut, following in the franchise’s footsteps. The new installment shifts focus to Noa, who aids human Mae against tyrant Proximus Caesar 300 years post-Caesar’s era. The film could build on the critical and financial success of the previous … Read more
The Big Picture LaKeith Stanfield is a talented actor known for his meek and vulnerable performances, but his role as Cherokee Bill in The Harder They Fall showcases a completely different side to his acting. Stanfield’s portrayal of Cherokee Bill is both menacing and reluctant, adding layers of nuance to the character. He exudes confidence … Read more
The Big Picture Jessica Capshaw’s return as Arizona Robbins brings back joy and levity to Grey’s Anatomy. Showrunner Meg Marinis orchestrated Capshaw’s return for the milestone 20th season. Capshaw acknowledges and respects the changes in character dynamics throughout the series. Fans of Grey’s Anatomy already knew from the Season 20 trailer that Jessica Capshaw would … Read more