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Review: THE HOLDOVERS An Entertaining And Empathetic Examination Of Loneliness

November 10, 2023 Rich Drees

Director Alexander Payne delivers a humane and hilarious look at the need for human connection with lead Paul Giamatti turning in a career highlight performance.

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Review: THE MARVELS An Entertaining Superhero Romp

November 8, 2023 Rich Drees

The latest installment in the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe is a breezy romp that ends by setting up a few things to come.

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HBO Announces THE JINX – PART TWO For 2024

November 2, 2023 Rich Drees

The documentary series about convicted murderer Robert Durst will return with new information about the killer and the aftermath of his 2021 guilty verdict.

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SUPERMAN AND LOIS To End After Upcoming Fourth Season

November 2, 2023 Rich Drees

The end of the series also marks the end of the long-running Arrowverse franchise.

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Review: SUBJECT Looks At The Responsibility Of Documentaries And Their Directors

November 2, 2023 Rich Drees

The ethics surrounding documentary films and what responsibilities these productions have towards the people whose lives they chronicle is explored in this probing documentary.

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Big Picture Podcast: Fright Nights

October 31, 2023 Rich Drees

On this episode, Rich Drees and Natasha Bogutzki talk about the sudden passing of FRIENDS star Matthew Perry before taking a look at the original and remake versions of the suburban vampire film FRIGHT NIGHT.

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Philadelphia Film Festival 2023: MAESTRO A Stirring Symphony With A Couple Of Sour Notes

October 30, 2023 Rich Drees

Bradley Cooper takes on the life of composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein in an film that does hit a few sour notes.

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Philadelphia Film Festival 2023: ROBOT DREAMS A Masterpice About Friendship

October 28, 2023 Rich Drees

In what is most likely the best animated film of the year, director Pablo Berger weaves an endearing tale of friendship.

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Apple Cancels JON STEWART’S THE PROBLEM Over Planned Topics

October 26, 2023 Rich Drees

Stewart refused to back down when Apple had issues over two proposed show topics for the series’ upcoming third season.

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Big Picture Podcast: Two Shades Of SUSPIRIA

October 24, 2023 Rich Drees

On this episode Rich Drees and Natasha Bogutzki dive into a discussion comparing and contrasting the two version of the iconic horror film Suspiria.

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