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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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The White Lotus: The Controversial Season 1 Ending Explained
The White Lotus

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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Judas & The Black Messiah Ending Explained
Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas & the Black Messiah tells the harrowing tale of Black Panther Fred Hampton and FBI informant Bill O'Neal. Here's a breakdown of the ending.

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

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 Father: Ending And Real Meaning Explained
The Father

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.

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

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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Hillbilly Elegy True Story: What The Movie Changes About J.D. Vance's Family
Hillbilly Elegy

In Netflix's adaptation of Vance's memoir, director Ron Howard takes some artistic license to piece together this reconciling of lifestyles.

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

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
Pixar

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
Soul

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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Movies Fronted By Deep Faked Stars Are Inevitable
Movies

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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