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Breaking Bad is considered to be one of the best television series of all time, and the fact that it's still being talked about speaks for itself. Fans are sure to remember the numerous references to well-known films and TV shows that were sprinkled throughout its 5-season run, some of which even served as major inspirations for it. Who could forget Saul Goodman's reference to The Godfather when he compared him and Walter to Tom Hagan and Vito Corleone, or perhaps even Badger and Skinny Pete's humorous discussions about Star Trek? Among all the other examples, however, there was one in particular that stood out quite significantly in more ways than one. While most of these served as...

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The Movie: "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" (2007)

Where You Can Stream It: Apple TV+

The Pitch: Earnest whimsy is both precious and rare. Conversely, sarcastic whimsy is readily available but that particular subgenre, while thoroughly enjoyable, is sufficiently saturated. Until such a time that the pendulum of popular preference swings the other way, some of the best options for a fantastical romp that's unafraid to romp fantastically are to be found a little further back in Hollywood's cinematic catalog. Enter "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," a 2007 family film from 20th Century Studios about a magical toy store and its magical owner.

Starring Dustin Hoffman (whose family-friendly credits include "Hook" and "Kung Fu Panda"), Natalie Portman (whose similar credits include "Thor: Love and Thunder...

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There's a new poster up from The Weinstein Company's remarkable-looking sci-fi/action/adventure film "Outlander," starring Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, John Hurt, Jack Huston, John Beale, Ron Perlman, Katie Bergin, Ricardo Hoyos, Owen Pattison, Ted Ludzik, Aidan Devine, Liam McNamara, Bailey Maughan, Patrick Stevenson and Scott Owen. Howard McCain, writer of the upcoming Conan and Amazon films as well as "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," directs and writes alongside Direct Blackman.