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Gabriel Ponniah

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About Gabriel Ponniah

Gabriel Ponniah is a filmmaker and writer originally from Columbia, Maryland. He has worked both in and out of the entertainment industry as a freelance creator and for several production companies in film, tv, and talent development. Gabriel is excited for his eminent return to work in the industry in Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with highest honors in Radio-Television-Film. When he's not dissecting films, he's playing basketball, cooking, or cheering on his favorite sports team: The New Orleans Saints.

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Moneyball: What Happened To Paul DePodesta (The Real Peter Brand)

Jonah Hill's Moneyball character, Peter Brand, is based on sports analytics legend Paul DePodesta - but Aaron Sorkin's movie twists some truths.

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The White Lotus: The Controversial Season 1 Ending Explained

The finale of Mike White's HBO critical hit The White Lotus is as intricate as the show. Here's The White Lotus season 1 ending explained in full.

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Pixar's Soul Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play

Pixar's film, which rereleased in theaters in 2024, is a celebration of Jazz. Here's a guide to all the songs from the movie.

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Soul: 14 Easter Eggs & Secret Pixar References

As is tradition with any Pixar movie, the new Disney+ release includes all sorts of hidden references that keen-eyed fans are sure to pick up on.

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Soul Ending Explained: Pixar's Meaning Of Life Revealed

With themes of life, meaning, and purpose, the new film from Inside Out director Pete Docter packs a punch. Here's a guide to its existential ending.

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The Father: Ending And Real Meaning Explained

Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of dementia is well-executed by Florian Zeller, so with all the film's twists and turns, it's helpful to have an explainer.

Forrest Gump's Son Isn't Actually His Child - Theory Explained

Forrest Gump is a caring father to his son, Forrest, Jr. (Haley Joel Osment), but did Jenny lie about his true parentage? A fan theory, explained.

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Movies Fronted By Deep Faked Stars Are Inevitable

Films today can de-age or even resurrect actors. With commercials embracing the tech, how long until a deepfaked performance lands in the lead role?

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Why Glenn Close Is Credited On Cruella 2021

Though Emma Stone takes over for Glenn Close as the lead in 2021's Cruella, the 101 Dalmatians villain is still aboard Disney's dazzling reimagining.

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What We Do In The Shadows: The Act That Inspired The Movie

2014's What We Do In The Shadows — Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's hit vampire-based mockumentary movie — began as a stand-up bit!

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Super Mario Bros: The Movie - Why Chris Pratt Is Such A Controversial Mario

Chris Pratt headlines the star-studded MARIO voice cast, but what is it about his selection and personal life that makes him such a polarizing choice?

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Why The Venom Movies Don’t Connect To Spider-Man (Despite Their Shared Origin)

Eddie Brock and Peter Parker shared the screen in 2007's Spider-Man 3, a year before Iron Man started the MCU. So why have they been separate since?

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No Time To Die Could've Broken A Huge Bond Record (Before The Pandemic)

Daniel Craig is $1.28B short of taking the highest-grossing Bond title from Sean Connery, but the pandemic might have destroyed his chance.

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How Many People Craig's Bond Has To Kill To Become The Deadliest 007

No Time To Die will be Daniel Craig's final James Bond appearance but will he top the franchise record as the deadliest version of 007?

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Why Venom 2 Risks Reliving Spider-Man’s Iron Man Problem

The MCU Spider-Man is defined by his relationship to Tony Stark. If Venom 2 ties into Holland's Spidey, the character may lose its individuality again

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Rick & Morty Wants To Fix Its Toxic Relationship Problem (Why It Can't)

Rick and Morty have a toxic relationship that the season 5 finale tries to address; however, the Adult Swim series can't escape its own formula.

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Rick & Morty Season 5 Confirms Rick’s Season 3 Backstory Lie

Rick tells his backstory in season 3's "The Rickshank Redemption," but it was thought to be a ruse until confirmed in season 5's "Rickmurai Jack"

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Rick & Morty Season 5 Finally Explains A Season 1 Plot Hole

Rick and Morty's Citadel of Ricks raises the question: how do they all band together if they hate each other? The season 5 finale has the answer.

Rick & Morty Season 5: What Every Older Morty Looks Like

The season 5 finale of Rick and Morty "Rickmurai Jack" sees Morty age himself up to rejoin Rick, but changing him back into a kid causes some problems

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Rick & Morty Is Christopher Lloyd's Best Back To The Future 4 Option

Christopher Lloyd featured in a recent live-action teaser for Adult Swim's Rick and Morty, his best chance to reprise the iconic Doc Brown—sort of.

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