Bombed

John Wayne’s Oscar-Nominated Movie Was Remade and Completely Bombed

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The Big Picture John Wayne’s 1960 film The Alamo successfully transformed a minor historical battle into a larger-than-life narrative about brave rebels fighting for liberty. Wayne’s film capitalized on the battle’s cultural significance and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. The 2004 remake of The Alamo failed at the box office because … Read more

‘Catwoman’ Changed Halle Berry’s Life, and Not Because It Bombed

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The Big Picture Catwoman was a major career setback for Halle Berry, who was at the peak of her success after winning an Oscar for Monster’s Ball. The film received scathing reviews and Berry was widely mocked for her involvement, but she has since embraced it as a learning experience. Despite the negative impact on … Read more