Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ draws 17 M views in first week
The three‑part documentary logged more than 17 million views in its first week, making it one of Netflix’s biggest non‑fiction hits of 2026 and debuting near the top of the platform’s global English‑language TV rankings. Directed by Nick Green, the series taps the enduring public fascination with the pop star’s 2005 trial.
Elegant Beast (1962) by Yuzo Kawashima Film Review
Yuzo Kawashima’s 1962 film Elegant Beast caps his career‑long critique of post‑war Japan, exposing a middle‑class family that survives through manipulation and fraud. Adapted from Kaneto Shindo’s stage play, the Maedas conceal their luxury behind a façade of poverty, constantly reshaping appearances to avoid scandal. The satire blends Ozu‑like domestic drama with kabuki‑inspired theatricality, highlighting how identity becomes a performance in a rapidly modernising society. Its biting commentary on conformity and deceit remains resonant for contemporary audiences.
The Magic Faraway Tree UK Premiere Interviews: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan & More
The Magic Faraway Tree held its UK premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield. The film adapts Enid Blyton’s classic children’s novel, with Simon Farnaby writing and Ben Gregor directing....
Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson's "Gripping" Sci-Fi Thriller Has Just Landed on Prime Video
The sci‑fi thriller *Mercy*, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has arrived on Prime Video. Set in 2029, the film follows detective Chris Raven on a 90‑minute AI‑driven trial overseen by Judge Maddox. Prime Video streams the title for $11.40...
‘It’s a Heap of S**t, to Be Fair’: Mick McCarthy Unhappy with Portrayal in Saipan Movie
Mick McCarthy walked out of the Irish‑focused film “Saipan” after 20 minutes, labeling it a “heap of s**t” and sparking a debate over its portrayal of Irish football history. The outburst underscores how media representations can affect national sporting brands. In...
Netflix Survived Disney’s Onslaught by Rewriting the Playbook
In 2019, Disney+ declared war on Netflix. They stole Marvel. Snatched Star Wars. Took Pixar. And left Netflix bleeding. But Netflix didn’t just survive… They rewrote the playbook. Here’s how they turned the tables:
Ready Or Not 2 Misses Top‑3, Faces Revenue Challenge
#Searchlight might regret moving R-rated horror sequel #ReadyOrNot2 up a week, as it debuts out of Top3 at US #BoxOffice under Indian sensation #Dhurandhar2! #ReadyOrNot2HereICome grossed 9.1M on 3-day Opening weekend, slightly #ReadyOrNot’s 8M 3-day weekend, but below the previous...
Is This New Movie About Seattle Accurate About The Wealth Gap In The Emerald City?
The Seattle Times reviews the new film “Tow,” which follows Amanda Ogle, a Seattle resident navigating a precarious job market and the city’s widening wealth gap. The article evaluates the movie’s depiction of housing unaffordability, tech‑driven income disparity, and the...
All 5 Movies Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Ranked
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have directed five feature films, ranging from the animated family comedy *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs* (2009) to the genre‑bending sci‑fi drama *Project Hail Mary* (2026). Their body of work is ranked from 5 to...
Project Hail Mary Sets Record‑Breaking $80M March Opening
BOX OFFICE: #ProjectHailMary crushes w/ an $80M opening (domestic). That is: - The best ever March opening for a non-franchise movie - 2nd best ever opening for a non-franchise movie (behind OPPENHEIMER) - Best opening ever for Amazon/MGM - Best ever for Lord and...
10 Years Later, Chris Pratt’s Most Controversial Sci-Fi Movie From ‘Dune’ Scribe Springs Surprise Attack on Streaming
Chris Pratt’s 2016 sci‑fi thriller *Passengers* earned over $300 million worldwide despite a 30 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, highlighting the pull of star power over mixed reviews. The film has recently resurfaced on streaming charts, driven by algorithmic recommendations and renewed audience...
Say Goodbye to This 90% RT Time-Travel Cult Favorite on HBO Max
Spanish time‑travel thriller *Timecrimes* is exiting HBO Max on April 1, 2026 after a brief streaming window. The 2008 film, directed by Nacho Vigalondo, boasts a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score and has cultivated a dedicated cult following. It delivers a tightly‑woven...
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Promises to Take You on a Deeper, More Personal Journey as Dr. Gargi in Gram Chikitsalay 2
Amazon Prime Video announced Gram Chikitsalay Season 2, bringing back Akansha Ranjan Kapoor as Dr. Gargi. The new season will shift focus toward Gargi’s personal and professional growth, exploring her vulnerabilities and the challenges of rural healthcare in Jharkhand. The series maintains...
1 Year Ahead of the Sequel, Jason Statham’s Action Thriller Is Making a Killer Streaming Comeback
Jason Statham’s 2024 action film “The Beekeeper” is experiencing a strong streaming resurgence, re‑entering Amazon’s global top‑10 list. The movie originally cost about $40 million to produce and earned over $160 million worldwide, prompting Amazon to greenlight a sequel with a new director....
The Oscar-Nominated Movie That Was Supposed To Feel Like A Hug
French animator Ugo Bienvenu’s eco‑fable *Arco* earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, showcasing a visually striking blend of Studio Ghibli‑style artistry and hopeful climate storytelling. Produced on a €9 million budget, the film follows a 2932 boy who time‑travels...
Push Packs a Rich Superhero Universe Into a Single Film
Push, a 2009 sci‑fi thriller directed by Paul McGuigan, packs a sprawling psychic‑powered universe into a single film. The story follows Nick Grant (Chris Evans), a mediocre telekinetic, and teenage Watcher Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning) as they evade the shadowy...
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’: A Sci-Fi Tale that Doesn’t Preach, but Still Hits Hard
Gore Verbinski’s new sci‑fi film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die tackles phone addiction and technology dependence through a tight, unpredictable narrative. The movie blends bold visual spectacle with sharp social commentary, delivering an engaging story that avoids preachiness. Strong...
Landman's Michelle Randolph Made Her Debut In A Horror Movie With Emily Bader
Michelle Randolph made her screen debut in the 2017 Syfy TV horror film *House of the Witch*, sharing the teen‑stalker cast with Emily Bader. The low‑budget movie, streamed for free on Tubi and Pluto TV, earned mostly one‑star reviews on Letterboxd...
Legendary Martial Arts Star Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86
Chuck Norris, the 86‑year‑old actor and martial‑arts icon, died on Thursday, sparking an outpouring of tributes across the entertainment industry. His death marks the end of a career that helped shape action cinema and popular culture.
Myanmar Bride (2016) by Huang Shudan Cathay Play Film Review
“Myanmar Bride” is a 65‑minute ethnographic documentary by Chinese filmmaker Huang Shudan that explores the growing phenomenon of marriages between Chinese ethnic‑minority men in Yunnan and Burmese women from Myanmar. The film follows three distinct Myanmar brides—Ma Azhen, Ma Yong,...
RJ Balaji Reveals How Suriya Replaced Vijay in Karuppu Despite ‘Thalapathy’ Being Impressed with the Story: ‘He Felt It Was...
RJ Balaji’s upcoming action drama Karuppu, now starring Suriya, was originally pitched to Vijay, who praised the story but did not commit. After Vijay stepped away, Balaji approached Suriya, who accepted the lead, seeing the project as a chance to...
Ong Kuo Sin and Richie Koh Interview
The Asian Movie Pulse interview with director Ong Kuo Sin and star Richie Koh delves into Singapore’s breakout film “A Good Child,” which screened at the Asian Pop Up Cinema and earned a Golden Horse nomination. The movie tackles caregiving,...
Hollywood Loves Russians Again
Hollywood is reviving Russian characters across new releases, from A24’s upcoming film "Dennis" to Netflix’s adaptation of Julia May Jonas’s novel "Vladimir." The resurgence mirrors the 1930s Russophilia wave, yet modern production cycles now span several years, showing studios chase...
Mohanlal to Star in Priyadarshan’s 100th Film, Actor Pens Emotional Note
Priyadarshan’s 100th feature will star veteran actor Mohanlal, reuniting the duo after their debut collaboration on *Poochakkoru Mookkuthi* in 1984. Producer Antony Perumbavoor announced the untitled project, confirming it will not be a comedy. Mohanlal posted an emotional social‑media note praising...
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Scores Boffo (For Bollywood) Box Office As 'Hoppers' Tops $100M
Pixar’s original animated feature Hoppers surpassed the $100 million domestic mark, reaching $107.8 million and is projected to close the weekend near $122 million, positioning it close to Illumination’s Migration. Bollywood’s Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge earned $2.97 million on Friday, a 25%...
Comedy Special ‘Tim Hawkins: Fist Bump’ Available on Digital From Virgil
Tim Hawkins’ latest stand‑up special, *Fist Bump*, is now available digitally through Virgil Films. The hour‑long show mixes his trademark musical parodies with clean, family‑friendly jokes about parenting, technology, and everyday life. Hawkins leverages his loyal fan base built from...
Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Has One Major Issue With Interstellar
Andy Weir, author of *Project Hail Mary*, publicly challenged Christopher Nolan’s *Interstellar* for suggesting that colonizing another planet would be easier than repairing Earth’s ecological damage. While praising the film’s black‑hole visual fidelity, Weir argues the plot’s premise underestimates the...
Missing March Madness Window Doomed Film's Success
Let’s make this VERY clear If you can’t understand going up against March Madness vs the week before isn’t a scheduling error than you are dumb af This film was going to succeed in this spot but LAST WEEKEND was the ideal...
Sinners' IMax Demand Fuels Optimism for Hail Mary
SINNERS at Universal City was one of the hardest tickets to get last spring with iMax ultimately extending that run for one more week because of that demand. Obviously it won’t touch Sinners second weekend dropoff but bodes well for...
Vin Diesel Pens Tribute To ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise, Teases Final Installment: “There Is A Particular Weight That Comes With...
Vin Diesel posted an Instagram tribute honoring the 25‑year Fast & Furious saga and confirmed its final film will debut on March 17, 2028. He highlighted the series’ legacy, noting eight directors and countless contributors, and announced screenwriter Michael Lesslie...
AI Doc
The much-anticipated documentary "The AI Doc : Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist" hits US cinemas this week. I attended an early screening while in Copenhagen last week. Was it worth it? https://t.co/qNhRgqOeFd
Project Hail Mary’s $80.6M Opening Marks Rare Non‑franchise Success
Stellar box office: In a big win for Amazon MGM, PROJECT HAIL MARY blasts off with a massive $80.6 MILLION opening. It is only 1 of 3 non-sequel or franchise installments in the the past decade to open to $60M...
Chuck Norris' Best Movie, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Critics now point to Bruce Lee’s 1972 film *The Way of the Dragon* as Chuck Norris’s finest work, earning an 87 % fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie showcases Norris as the formidable American fighter Colt, matching Lee’s Tang Lung...
Amazon's Biggest Film Opening Revives Theatrical Ambitions
Amazon’s most ambitious movie to-date delivers the company’s biggest opening ever. A big boost to Amazon’s theatrical ambitions after 3 misses to start the year.
Project Hail Mary Sets Amazon MGM Record with $80.5M Debut
Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Scores Biggest Debut of Year With $80.5 Million, Sets Amazon MGM Record https://t.co/sf4HzrJ8Ks via @variety
Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2 Blu-Ray Review: 51 Classic Cartoons
Warner Archive released Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Vol. 2 on Blu‑ray, delivering 51 classic cartoons that have never before appeared in high‑definition. The two‑disc set spans the studio’s first four decades, featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and lesser‑known shorts,...
Amazon's 'Project Hail Mary' Hits $141M Worldwide, Debut Blockbuster
Project Hail Mary opened to $80M domestic and $141M worldwide, per Amazon. Net budget a little less than $200M. Looks like this could be its first global Hollywood-style blockbuster after a decade of making original movies…. https://t.co/FNpnEsqWCB
Immersive Giant Screens Drive Experience‑First Entertainment Trend
-Premium large format movie screens -COSM -Sphere Unclear how many of these things there’s a market for but the trend is screens/experiences you can’t get at home.
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Project Hail Mary”
The Next Best Picture Podcast breaks down the new sci‑fi/comedy film Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and starring Ryan Gosling. Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel and scripted by Drew Goddard, the movie leverages a built‑in...
ReadyOrNot2 Disappoints: Dark Tone, Weak Humor, Elijah Wood Saves
Nowhere near as much fun as the first, #ReadyOrNot2 subtracts by addition with 2X final girls and a much darker feel & overall energy as multiple families war for the dark ring in JOHN WICKian fashion Humor falls flat, Elijah Wood...
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice at 10 – Looking Back at Zack Snyder’s Polarizing Superhero Flick
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice marks its tenth anniversary, revisiting a project that lingered in development since the early 2000s before Zack Snyder secured it after Man of Steel’s success. The film featured notable casting twists—Ben Affleck was cautioned...
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu-Ray Review: Michael Cera TV Show Is a Blast to Rewatch
The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu‑ray arrives as a 50‑GB, 3‑hour‑26‑minute disc that restores the series’ vivid animation without streaming compression. The eight‑episode Netflix sequel reunites the original live‑action cast, delivering a time‑travel twist that expands the cult classic’s narrative. Bonus features include...
TikTok's Fast Pace Erodes Film Character Development
I finally watched House Maid last night after many people telling me it was really good and what in the short attention span film was that? The plot moved so fast there was no character development or realistic emotional reactions and...
4K Ultra HD Review – Vampyros Lesbos (1971)
Vampyros Lesbos, a 1971 Jess Franco horror film, has been restored in 4K Ultra HD, delivering vivid reds and a lush psychedelic score. The release includes over five hours of supplemental material, such as interviews, commentaries, and a detailed analysis...
Great Job, Internet: Carrot Top's Bizarre DVD Commentary for The Rules Of Attraction Has Landed Online
Carrot Top recorded a full DVD commentary for Roger Avary’s 2002 film The Rules Of Attraction, a track that was never released commercially. The bizarre commentary, featuring crude jokes and constant ratings of on‑screen women, has now been uploaded to...
Cronenberg Painting Outshines Flawed Ready or Not 2
Ready or Not 2 is a mixed bag of a movie that doesn’t quite work, but the painting in the film of David Cronenberg is one of the greatest movie “props” ever and should make a fortune at auction. I...
Studio Exec Gets Top Credit, Alien Highlighted Early
Kinda odd that the first credit in Deadline for the Project Hail Mary opening is the studio executive who greenlit a pretty obvious green light. Not nearly enough credit to the film’s directors or writer. The most interesting decision on...
Broadway on the Big Screen Collection Blu-Ray Review: 6 Classic Musical Movies
Warner Archive’s Broadway on the Big Screen Collection bundles six classic musical films—Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees, Brigadoon, and The Boy Friend—onto separate Blu‑ray discs. The set showcases marquee talent such as Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra,...
Peaky Blinders Fans Will Love This Fitting Tommy Shelby Finale
If you’re a Peaky Blinders fan, you’ll like the movie a lot. A fitting end for Tommy Shelby.
Project Hail Mary Gains Early Oscar Momentum
It’s still early in the year, but already “Project Hail Mary” looks like it could have a strong gravitational pull on Oscar voters. https://t.co/8uvRVFE9u3 via @variety https://t.co/Z5XxeXKqHL
Excited for ReadyOrNot2 Premiere, Reaction
Now exploding #ReadyOrNot2 at AMC 6 Reax tomorrow night on #MMT🌕 Loved the first, been looking forward to this 🤞 https://t.co/P1ohyIWIAY