Top 15 Must‑See CinemaCon Films and Oz Sphere Preview
The 15 Most Anticipated Movies at CinemaCon on @TheBigPic, with @MattBelloni. Plus our Sphere visit to see THE WIZARD OF OZ. https://t.co/OCHkOJvAIu
Whale Cameo Jolts Disney Audience in WHALEFALL Clip
A clip from WHALEFALL woke everyone up at the Disney presentation. There’s a whale in this film.
Paramount Enforces 45-Day Theatrical Window for 2026 Releases
At CinemaCon, David Ellison confirms all 15 of Paramount’s 2026 releases will have a 45-day minimum theatrical window. Every studio chief has emphasized this in an effort to rebuild moviegoing. Next step: no straight-to-streaming movies, the real scourge. Change...
Beehive Mayhem Meets Metallica in Over‑the‑Top Trailer
THE BEEKEEPER 2 trailer: a flamethrower down a throat, weaponized bees, Metallica’s “For Whom the Bells Tolls,” and a 1969 Dodge Super Bee. We can’t do better than this.
Na Hong‑Jin Returns After Ten Years with “HOPE” Teaser
They just showed a teaser of Na Hong-Jin’s HOPE at CinemaCon. It’s his first film in a decade. This is the stuff.
Drama Vs. Super Mario: Unmatched Quality Gap
THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY BROTHERS MOVIE: Quite possibly the widest chasm in quality of two movies ever covered on @TheBigPic. https://t.co/QbILwsfUUh
Virginie Efira Joins Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Latest Film
Virginie Efira in a Ryusuke Hamaguchi movie. So looking forward to ALL OF A SUDDEN. https://t.co/BODJMJ2QgM
PHM Nails Fresh 70s Needle Drops, Spotlighting Wilson and Diamond
One thing I loved about PHM is the deployment of '70s needle drops, which felt big but fresh. Especially dug the choices of Dennis Wilson's "Rainbows" and Neil Diamond's "Stargazer."
Oscars Hangover Mailbag Reveals First Look at Dune Part Three
It’s the Oscars Hangover Mailbag and — more importantly — a first look at DUNE: PART THREE on @TheBigPic: https://t.co/pVbvlQ02nN
Best Director Lands Near-Bottom for First Time Since 2019
Best Director is being awarded second-to-last tonight for the first time since 2019. I have no idea what this means.
Inside Oscar Nominees: Key Takeaways From 12 Months
I’ve talked to several Oscar nominees over the past 12 months. Here are some of the highlights. https://t.co/2YT21sT0xx
2011: Last Year Two Best Picture Contenders Surpassed $200M
When was the last time the two films in a legitimate race for Best Picture both earned more than $200 million at the box office before nominations were announced? 2011 with THE SOCIAL NETWORK and THE KING’S SPEECH? I’m not...
Rediscovering “The Secret Agent” With Amanda
I had a great time revisiting THE SECRET AGENT and discussing it with Amanda on the pod. What a special movie.