[ad_1] The Big Picture Arnold Schwarzenegger claims The Terminator almost starred O.J. Simpson as the eponymous cyborg sent from the future. Arnold Schwarzenegger convinced Cameron to cast him as the Terminator by emphasizing the importance of acting like a machine. There are conflicting accounts between Schwarzenegger and Cameron about whether Simpson was seriously considered for…
[ad_1] Animation is sometimes referred to as a genre, but doing so can be contentious, given works of animation are able to belong to any genre live-action works do, and “live-action” doesn’t tend to be considered a genre. When approaching animation as a format, it thereby becomes far less surprising that animated works can deliver…
[ad_1] The Big Picture The character of John Bender in The Breakfast Club is an anti-hero who is snarky and confident, but also influences the other characters to break out of their shells. Judd Nelson’s method-acting approach to the role led him to stay in character even off-set, which annoyed some cast members, as well…
[ad_1] Chances are, when you hear the word superhero, the first name that pops into your head is Superman. Easily the face of DC Comics (sorry Batman), the story of Metropolis’s red-capped protector from the planet Krypton is universally known by fans both hardcore and casual, and a big reason for his popularity can easily…
[ad_1] The science fiction genre has been one of the most consistently thrilling to explore throughout the history of cinema. The way a visual medium like film can depict futuristic worlds or alternate realities means that almost anything that can be imagined can be depicted on-screen. Since the silent era, filmmakers have been using the…
[ad_1] The Big Picture Friends ‘ legacy lives on through iconic moments and characters, but its outdated humor and lack of diversity are glaring issues. Problematic portrayals of gender and sexuality in Friends highlight its regressive nature despite its cultural impact. The show’s failure to evolve with the times raises questions about its lasting relevance…
[ad_1] 2023 is shaping up to be a year full of amazing Star Wars shows as we’re currently in the midst of Season 3 of The Mandalorian, and later in the fall the long-awaited Ahsoka series starring Rosario Dawson will finally be hitting Disney+. But these are not the only two shows premiering this year….
[ad_1] [Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for Turtles All the Way Down.] The Big Picture In ‘Turtles All the Way Down,’ 17-year-old Aza learns to live with her obsessive thoughts by accepting love and not expecting perfection. Isabela Merced discusses the challenge of shooting a car fight scene and the importance of community…
[ad_1] The biopic is one of Hollywood’s most dominant genres in recent years, with all manner of subjects from the invention of the BlackBerry to the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer documented on the big screen. As soon as it feels like there may be no origin story left to tell, another one arrives, with…
[ad_1] My Hero Academia Season 7 is finally here. This season takes us into the show’s final arc as Izuku Midoryia must fight to save the world from All For One’s grasp. My Hero Academia boasts one of the largest casts in Shōnen Jump, but that doesn’t mean all will be major players this season….
