Today's Movies Pulse
The sci‑fi thriller from Spielberg is described as a flawed yet entertaining ride, while its Rotten Tomatoes rating has exceeded fan expectations. The film’s reception highlights both its narrative shortcomings and its unexpected critical approval.
A Taxing Woman (1987) by Juzo Itami Film Review
Juzo Itami’s 1987 film A Taxing Woman uses sharp satire to expose Japan’s tax bureaucracy through the relentless inspector Ryoko Itakura, played by Nobuko Miyamoto. The plot follows her pursuit of hotel owner Hideki Gondo, whose seemingly clean books mask deeper deceptions and personal excesses. Building on the success of Tampopo, the movie adopts a tighter narrative, vivid color palettes, and a jazz‑driven score that together heighten its absurdist tone. Critics initially dismissed it, but the film is now praised for its precise depiction of fiscal enforcement and its lasting influence on Itami’s ensemble‑driven oeuvre.
Arco (English Dub) – Review
French filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu’s debut feature *Arco* is a visually striking sci‑fi animation that follows a twelve‑year‑old boy who accidentally time‑travels from a cloud‑city utopia to a climate‑scarred 2075. The film juxtaposes vibrant, hand‑drawn Disney‑era aesthetics with a bleak environmental...
The SA Director Betting Everything on AI Filmmaking
South African director Donovan Marsh, co‑founder of Dragon Studios AI, says generative AI can produce blockbuster‑level films at a fraction of traditional costs. He claims AI could cut a $40 million production like "Hunter Killer" by up to 100 times, and expects...
The Ultimate Duo by Park Chul-Hwan Trailer
The Ultimate Duo is a Korean crime drama trailer released on March 31, 2026. It follows disgraced ace detective Jae‑hyuk paired with influencer‑turned‑rookie Jung‑ho after they catch a petty thief who stole about $36 from a church donation box. Their clash‑filled partnership,...
Cambodia’s LD Entertainment Sets New Records with ‘The Old Man’
Cambodia’s LD Entertainment has broken 2026 box‑office records with the family drama “The Old Man,” making it the highest‑grossing Cambodian film of the year. The film’s strong ticket sales challenge the market’s usual horror dominance and follow LD’s recent successes,...
Nagarjuna Akkineni on Four Decades as a Star, the Movies That Shaped Him, and Details of His 100th Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Akkineni Nagarjuna marks four decades in Indian cinema as he nears his 100th film, a commercial venture titled “King 100” that will employ de‑aging technology to portray him from age 25 to 60. The veteran actor‑producer also highlighted Annapurna Studios' new motion‑capture...
Over Your Dead Body Mixes Dark Comedy with Poignant Drama
Jorma Taccone’s #Over Your Dead Body = War of the Roses + Revolutionary Road + Straw Dogs. It’s brutally hilarious and rather poignant, thanks to Jason Segel and Samara Weaving’s perfectly pitched performances. It’s full of shock and “awwwws.”
James McAvoy: ‘I’ve Been “that Scottish Person”, Reduced to a Noise that Comes Out of My Mouth’
James McAvoy’s directorial debut, “California Schemin’”, opened the Glasgow Film Festival’s closing night, screening on all three Glasgow Film Theatre screens. The film recounts the true story of two Dundee friends who pretended to be Los Angeles rappers to land a Sony...
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Viridiana [4K UHD]
The Criterion Collection has issued a 4K UHD and Blu‑ray release of Luis Buñuel’s 1961 film Viridiana, featuring a meticulous digital restoration and new supplemental material. The controversial classic, once banned in Spain and denounced by the Vatican, won the...
NY State Bar Warns Movie‑Theater Attendance Has Slid Since 2002, Spotlighting Indie Revivals
The New York State Bar Association’s recent seminar highlighted a steady decline in U.S. movie‑theater attendance since 2002, worsened by COVID‑19 and streaming. Speakers pointed to indie theaters’ community‑event models and a surge of younger, horror‑seeking audiences as possible lifelines.
Project Hail Mary Delivers Family‑Friendly Sci‑Fi Thrill
Project Hail Mary lived up to the hype. I saw it yesterday with my kids (8, 10, 12) and we all loved it. If you can read the book first, do that. It's also amazing.
James Cameron's New NatGeo Doc Offers Double‑Bill Binge
Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron has produced a brand-new NatGeo documentary — and if you're looking for a double bill binge, he's got the perfect recommendation. https://t.co/6IgTbodIK4
First Trailer for 'Jimmy & The Demons' Doc on Artist Jimmy Grashow
Cedar Creek Productions has dropped the first trailer for the indie documentary "Jimmy & The Demons," which follows 79‑year‑old sculptor James Grashow as he tackles a four‑year, monumental wood carving of Jesus bearing a cathedral. The film, directed by award‑winning...
Hollywood Job Market Decline Visible Over Long-Term View
The problem with these charts is that they have too short a window. Go back to 2015 and show us each chart in that perspective. See How Hollywood’s Job Market Is Collapsing https://t.co/Or7GrMa0IO
Samara Weaving Excited at Rare Eagle Rock Premiere
Rare premiere in LA’s Eagle Rock neighborhood and Samara Weaving is bursting with excitement. https://t.co/MpDJkFJcsW
The Magic Faraway Tree Hits 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a Rare Feat for Family Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree, starring Rebecca Ferguson and Andrew Garfield, has secured a perfect 100% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 fresh reviews. The achievement marks a rare critical consensus for a family‑oriented fantasy adaptation and puts the film...
Surround Bible
The episode is a brief promotional teaser for "Surround Bible," an immersive audio movie that retells the Easter story in a fresh, cinematic style. It highlights the dramatic narration and biblical themes such as the kingdom of heaven, Christ’s sacrifice,...
April (2025) Freddy Tang Film Review
Freddy Tang’s new film “April” continues the East Asian subgenre of Filipina‑maid narratives, following his acclaimed 2023 series “Port of Lies.” The drama stars Angel Aquino as a Filipino caregiver in Taiwan who must juggle family obligations at home and...
Hollywood Week: Netflix Hikes, Disney Stalls, Social Media Warning
Five things you need to know about Hollywood this week: Netflix’s price hike, Disney’s rough start and a social media addiction statement.
Netflix Prices up 150% Since 2013, Will Keep Rising
Netflix has increased its prices by 150% since 2013. The price increases will continue until customers tell the company to stop. https://t.co/2R8oGAahLC
Warner Bros.’ Heater Is Officially Over
Warner Bros. enjoyed a record‑setting run of nine consecutive No. 1 openings, from *Minecraft* to *Wuthering Heights*. The streak snapped in March when the horror‑thriller *The Bride!* opened to just $5 million, the studio’s weakest wide release since *The Alto Knights*. A...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cast Plays a Family Feud-Style Game in the Latest Promo Clip (UPDATE)
Illumination and Nintendo have released a new promotional clip for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, featuring cast members competing in a Family Feud‑style game centered on the Mario universe. The film’s U.S. theatrical debut has been nudged forward to...
Hollywood Skips Cannes 2026; Auteurs Take Center Stage
Cannes 2026 Predictions: Hollywood Studios Are Sitting Out; Pedro Almodovar, Nicolas Winding Refn and More Auteurs to Drive the Lineup https://t.co/C4CkMe4j9n via @variety
On the Shelf: ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Ray,’ ‘Salem’s Lot,’ ‘The Blade,’ ‘Married to the Mob’ Highlight the 4K Physical Media Releases...
The week of March 30 sees a wave of 4K physical‑media releases, headlined by A24’s Oscar‑nominated hit *Marty Supreme*, now available in ultra‑high‑definition. Kino Lorber adds a restored *Ray* with extensive commentary, while Arrow Video delivers a deluxe *Salem’s Lot* collector’s edition....
Assassin (2025) by Zhou Jiuqin Film Review
"Assassin" (2025), a Chinese historical action film set in 1932 Shanghai, premiered on iQiyi and has since reached markets in Spain, India and Russia. The story follows a four‑person resistance squad, led by Wang Ming’s Zhang Mubai, as they plot...
Jason Statham’s ‘The Beekeeper’ Launches on Hulu Ahead of Sequel Release
Jason Statham’s 2024 action thriller The Beekeeper starts streaming on Hulu on April 1, more than two years after its theatrical debut and well before the announced sequel arrives in cinemas. The move highlights a growing trend of studios using streaming windows...
Oscar-Qualified 'Dragonfly' Animated Short Now Streaming on Omeleto
Julia Morizawa’s Oscar‑qualified 2D animated short Dragonfly has launched on the Omeleto streaming platform after a celebrated festival circuit. The film recounts a young girl’s discovery of her mother’s survival of the 1945 Tokyo firebombing, drawing on the director’s own...
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“The Death & Life of Lamar Odom” Pulls Back Curtain on Khloé Kardashian Marriage: ‘He Was Playing Me so I...
The Netflix documentary Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom chronicles the NBA champion’s rise, his descent into addiction, and his tumultuous marriage to reality‑star Khloé Kardashian. It reveals how Odom’s drug use persisted despite two championships and a...
Andrew Schulz Joins Amazon MGM Holiday Rom‑Com Cast
Excl: Andrew Schulz, one of the biggest names in stand-up, joins the cast of Amazon MGM'S holiday rom-com CLASHING THROUGH THE SNOW. Zarna Garg, Tan France, P. J. Byrne are also on the call sheet. https://t.co/EvcPi5FR4U
Greensky Bluegrass Sets Premiere Of New Documentary ‘Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions’
Greensky Bluegrass is releasing a new documentary, *Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions*, premiering on April 5 via nugs and the band’s YouTube channel. The film marks photographer René Huemer’s directorial debut and follows the five‑member group recording the *Iceland Sessions* EP...
Power and Desire by Paul Risker
Canadian director Gloria Mercer’s feature debut A Safe Distance premiered at SXSW 2026, starring Bethany Brown, Tandia Mercedes and supporting actors. The film follows Alex, who after rejecting a romantic proposal, joins off‑grid fugitives and confronts themes of female desire,...
SCOTUS Shields Platforms; IP Owners Must Secure Cloud Deals
SCOTUS says platforms are not liable for copyright infringement. Disney's OpenAI deal collapsed. WBD's Superman hits public domain in 2034. The Ellisons own Paramount and Oracle. Every other IP holder needs a cloud infrastructure deal now. https://t.co/frS0mL1rld
20th Century Studios’ ‘Send Help’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 29
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios’ dark comedy *Send Help* topped Fandango at Home’s weekly revenue chart for the week ending March 29, after its premium digital rental and sale launch on March 24. The film edged out Sony’s animated *GOAT*, which debuted at No. 2, while Jason Statham’s action...
A Drama of Two Masters
*Turner & Constable: Rivals and Originals* brings the famed rivalry between J.M.W. Turner and John Constable to the screen, using Tate Britain’s recent exhibition as its foundation. The documentary blends sweeping landscape footage with dramatized reenactments, aiming to make 19th‑century...
Paddington in Peru Lands New UK Streaming Home Ahead of Easter Holidays
Paddington in Peru, the third film in the beloved bear franchise, will debut on UK streaming platforms Sky Cinema and NOW on 1 April, timed for the Easter holidays. Directed by Dougal Wilson, the movie follows Paddington’s jungle adventure to find...
The Housemaid Sequel Slated for Dec 17 2027 Release
Item: THE HOUSEMAID sequel gets a release date...The Housemaid’s Secret is set for wide theatrical release Dec. 17, 2027. Via Ryan Gejewski https://t.co/CJURGcRiBb
Skarsgård Teams with Fanning for Apple TV Thriller
News: Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his 1st project since earning an Oscar nomination for SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and he's back with a Fanning... Skarsgård is set to star alongside Dakota Fanning in an Apple TV’s original thriller series https://t.co/LXgePuyaYR
‘I Love Boosters’ Trailer: Boots Riley’s Glowing Epic About Pro-Shoplifters Takes on an Elite Fashion Empire
Boots Riley’s sophomore film I Love Boosters drops its first full‑length trailer, showcasing a chaotic, anti‑capitalist tale of three shoplifters taking on a tyrannical fashion empire. The trailer stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Taylour Paige, with an ensemble that...
Don Snipes Leads Chilling Thriller “The Caretaker” Trailer
Don Snipes in Chilling Thriller 'The Caretaker' on Tubi Official Trailer https://t.co/rEqVfxWDZm #DonSnipes #HakeemSharif #RobynRose #TheCaretaker #Tubi #thriller https://t.co/3ofvvbHsxu
Baobab Studios to Adapt Roblox Hits Into Films
Baobab Studios is preparing to turn Roblox hit games into animated movies, TV shows and other media. https://t.co/NCBI280JJo
Cillian Murphy's Highest-Rated Drama Is Being Removed From Prime Video Very Soon
"Small Things Like These," the 2024 period drama starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson, is slated to leave Prime Video in the UK and Ireland within the next 30 days. The film, based on Claire Keegan’s novel, earned a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
Steve Jobs Bought Lucasfilm Graphics, Birthing Pixar for $5M
#MondayMemory. February 3, 1986. #SteveJobs purchased the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, which became Pixar for $5 million. (Steve Jobs Archive) #JVGpost https://t.co/iaFrkTcado
Chris Hemsworth's Crime Thriller “Crime 101” Debuts on Prime Video
Crime 101, Amazon's crime thriller starring Marvel superstar Chris Hemsworth, is coming to Prime Video later this week. https://t.co/PDxUhiigKZ
Redux Redux’s 97% Score Drives Streaming Dominance for Sci‑Fi Crime Thriller
The sci‑fi crime thriller Redux Redux, holding a near‑perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating, has surged to the top of streaming platforms this week, eclipsing other time‑travel releases. Critics praise its ambitious multiverse narrative, and its rapid viewership growth points to...
Boots' “I Love Boosters” Trailer Stars Keke Palmer, Demi Moore
Full Trailer for Boots' 'I Love Boosters' with Keke Palmer & Demi Moore https://t.co/O0BpZqxxwN #ILoveBoosters #KekePalmer #DemiMoore #NaomiAckie #BootsRiley #SXSW #neon https://t.co/u29gg93Qi6
2026's Top Film Deserves Awards Season Spotlight
Easily one of 2026’s best films so far Needs to be remembered come awards season
Alec Baldwin Joins Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton & Zazie Beetz In Matt Ross-Helmed ‘Kockroach’
Alec Baldwin is joining Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz in the Matt Ross‑directed crime thriller Kockroach, an adaptation of William Lashner’s novel. The film is produced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie, with John Friedberg and Vanessa Humphrey...
Indie Theaters Face Closure as Low‑box‑office Hits LA
This is 💯 factual We had two smaller films this weekend debut with sub-$1K PTAs This is ABYSMAL And you wonder why theaters are closing Mark my word: LA will lose at least one indie theater (Laemmle, Alamo) before 2026 ends
Tarantino's Beverly Cinema to Spotlight William Beaudine
Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema and Vista to Honor William Beaudine with Ambitious Retrospective https://t.co/6Wo8GCxfNx via @IndieWire
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Vertigo Releasing Officially Unveils Gritty British Prison Thriller's First Trailer [Exclusive]
Vertigo Releasing has dropped the first trailer for "Wasteman," a gritty British prison thriller directed by Cal McMau. The film, starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, premiered at TIFF last fall and is positioned as a human‑focused story about rehabilitation...