The concept of imaginary friends is foreign to kids in Japan, but producer and Studio Ponoc founder Yoshiaki Nishimura saw potential in adapting A.F. Harrold’s children’s novel into the hand-drawn fantasy “The Imaginary” (streaming on Netflix). Nishimura had no problem relating to the mind-bending adventures of young Amanda (Evie Kiszel) and her imaginary friend, Rudger (Louie Rudge-Buchanan), which he knew …
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The Big Picture Yoshiaki Nishimura discusses The Imaginary , the film that inspired him, telling the truth even if it’s scary, and what his kids think of his work. Nishimura’s passion for truth in storytelling, even when the worlds he brings to life can be rather scary, is what drives him to create his films the way he does. Nishimura …
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Osgood Perkins can’t avoid the associations of being a horror director who is also the son of Anthony Perkins, who starred in Alfred Hitchcock‘s “Psycho” as a cross-dressing, mother-obsessed murderer. The filmmaker, who as an actor had a small role in the “Psycho” sequel from 1983 as a kid and then most memorably as an adult in “Legally Blonde” as …
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There’s an It prequel series titled Welcome to Derry gearing up at HBO’s Max, and we have some info about the cast! So far, we know of 2 people returning from the 2017 and 2019 horror film series. In addition, numerous stars have been cast in the upcoming show. It’s expected that the show will debut in 2025 on the …
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A Formula 1 movie is on the way, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris! The upcoming film, simply titled F1, just debuted it’s first teaser trailer on Sunday (July 7), while the aforementioned stars were in attendance at the 2024 British Grand Prix, filming additional scenes for the feature. More than a year in the works, the movie has been …
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The superhero genre quickly expanded to be the biggest ticket seller to this day. It has a massive draw, a big budget, mass appeal, incredible moments, and star power. Superheroes can embody many things: a symbol of peace and hope, a warning to villains, or just straight-up entertainment. These are the things that draw people to superheroes and make them …
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Apple Original Films offered a first look at its highly anticipated “F1” movie in the form of a thrilling teaser trailer on Sunday despite the film being a year away from release. Brad Pitt stars in the original film, which was made in collaboration with Formula 1 and the F1 community. Pitt plays a former driver who returns to F1, …
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The Big Picture Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane , a psychological horror-thriller, was shot entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus, showcasing the device’s potential for visually dynamic filmmaking. The film’s intimate, voyeuristic aesthetic captures the feeling of being constantly spied on in the digital age, while also highlighting the practicality of smartphone cinematography. Claire Foy delivers a mesmerizing performance, and Soderbergh’s direction …
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The Big Picture Stand By Me, the film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body, focuses on themes of adolescence, friendship, and loss. While Stand By Me does deal with themes of death, the overall tone of the film is reflective and bittersweet. King’s novella, however, ends on a much bleaker note. While the film establishes that Chris has …
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Dwayne Johnson is gearing up to start filming the live-action Moana movie, and he just shared some very exciting news. The 52-year-old actor is set to reprise his role of Maui, which he first voiced in the 2016 animated Disney movie. He took to social media this week to provide an update on production and to reflect on getting to …
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