Today's Movies Pulse
Anya Taylor‑Joy joins ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ cast
Anya Taylor‑Joy has been added to the cast of New Line’s upcoming film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*, playing Seren, a Sindar Elf loyal to King Thranduil. The movie is directed by Andy Serkis, who also returns as Gollum. Warner Bros. Pictures slated the worldwide release for December 17 2027.
Also developing:
- Live Nation Studios begins shooting horror‑comedy ‘Youth Juice’ starring Gideon Adlon and Luna Blaise
- ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ documentary trailer released ahead of July 17 theatrical debut
- Alex Borstein to lead pandemic‑era family dramedy ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ in feature debut for Dave Pantano
The Secret Agent (2025)
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 2025 film *The Secret Agent* immerses viewers in a hyper‑stylized 1977 Recife, juxtaposing vivid 1970s nostalgia with the brutal reality of Brazil’s military dictatorship. The opening sequence’s sonic‑photo montage sets a surreal, carnival‑charged tone that persists through its 161‑minute runtime. A politically charged satire, the movie follows dissident Armando Solimões amid a cast of eccentric characters, blending visual maximalism with sharp social commentary. Critics hail it as a defining work of the 2020s, cementing Mendonça’s status among international auteurs.
Border 2: Village Roots Meet Epic Multi‑Branch War
Just finished watching Border 2 on Netflix and I am still thinking about one scene. Diljit Dosanjh's character gets the call that war has begun. He is in the middle of his own wedding. He rides an old Lambretta scooter with...
Say Goodbye to Awards Season with a Rewatch of David Cronenberg’s Deeply Bleak ‘Maps to the Stars’
IndieWire After Dark spotlighted David Cronenberg’s 2014 cult thriller *Maps to the Stars* just days after the Oscars, reminding audiences of its limited Los Angeles qualifying run that secured award eligibility. Julianne Moore’s Cannes‑winning performance and the film’s bleak satire of Hollywood...
4K Ultra HD Review – Fear in the Night (1972)
StudioCanal has added Hammer’s 1972 thriller “Fear in the Night” to its 4K Ultra HD box‑set line, pairing the restored picture with a 64‑page book, replica press kits and two posters. Directed by Jimmy Sangster, the film follows newlyweds Peggy and...
Chris Pratt’s 8-Part Prime Video Action Thriller Is the Perfect Weekend Binge Before Its Season 2 Return
Prime Video’s eight‑part thriller *The Terminal List* stars Chris Pratt as former Navy SEAL James Reece, delivering a gritty revenge saga based on Jack Carr’s bestseller. The series blends political intrigue, intense combat and personal tragedy, positioning Pratt as a...
After 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' Sony Can Finally Fix Their Ruined Comics Universe
Sony's Spider‑Man Universe effectively ended with the under‑performing Kraven the Hunter, prompting Chairman Tom Rothman to announce a fresh reboot with new talent. The failure follows a string of mis‑steps including Morbius and Madame Web, despite the Venom trilogy’s box‑office strength....
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 2 Update: Pawan Kalyan Actioner Struggles to Cross Rs 50 Cr Mark
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, earned Rs 9.25 crore on its second day, bringing the two‑day Indian gross to Rs 51.92 crore. The film opened with a strong Rs 34.75 crore on day one but saw a sharp slowdown on day two. Over 3,400 shows were...
CPH:DOX: ‘Whispers In May’ Takes Top Award; ‘Amazomania,’ ‘Dream Of Another Summer’ & More Earn Prizes
Dongnan Chen’s documentary *Whispers in May* captured the DOX:AWARD, CPH:DOX’s flagship prize, earning a €10,000 cash award and automatic Oscar eligibility. The festival also introduced the inaugural FIPRESCI Award, which went to Nathan Grossman’s *Amazomania*, and highlighted climate activism with Emma Wall and...
Row K’s Underfunded
Interesting and odd story. At first glance, it seems that Penske has been paid for ads and is going after the company. But then the sourcing seems deeper and angrier. I have to say, other, long-established companies have failed to...
Ready or Not 2 Matches Strong Opening, B+ Scores
Sequel #ReadyOrNot2 is doing pretty well with paying auds tonight. B+ CinemaScore, same as first film. And RT aud score is at 88%. 3-day opening wknd #boxoffice shd come close to the $11M 5-day launch of 2019 pic. https://t.co/yIqOqEboRp
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sets Preview Record, Poised for $60M+ Opening
Ryan Gosling‑led "Project Hail Mary" logged a $12 million preview haul, the highest of 2026, and is projected to open between $60 million and $65 million domestically. The strong start positions the film as Amazon MGM’s biggest debut and a potential new franchise...
Pass and Goal (2025) by Jil Wong Pak-Kei Film Review
Jil Wong Pak‑kei’s 2025 film Pass and Goal reimagines the classic underdog sports story by weaving contemporary Hong Kong issues such as housing scarcity, immigrant labor, and disability inclusion into a light‑hearted football narrative. Former financial advisor Hay Man, played by...
Colin Firth's "Amazing" Period Drama with Timothy Spall Is Now Streaming on the BBC
BBC iPlayer has added the Oscar‑winning period drama "The King’s Speech" to its catalogue, making it available for free streaming to UK licence holders for the next 29 days. The film follows King George VI, played by Colin Firth, as he works...
MMT's Top Three 2026 Films Ranked
#MMT’s best films of 2026 thus far: 3. #Crime101 2. #WutheringHeights 1. #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple What you got? https://t.co/c2ooJramUl
What Happens When New Allegations Change a Documentary After It Premieres?
Documentary filmmaker David Alvarado won Sundance’s Festival Favorite award for “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,” a portrait of Chicano playwright Luis Valdez and his ties to Cesar Chavez. Two days after the film’s premiere, the New York Times published an investigation...
3 New to Netflix Movies I Recommend You Watch This Weekend (March 21–March 22)
GamesRadar+ senior writer Lauren Milici highlights three newly added Netflix titles for the March 21‑22 weekend: the 1985 teen‑horror comedy Teen Wolf, the full Shrek animated franchise, and the 2001 thriller Hannibal. Each film is available in the US and UK libraries...
“Two Prosecutors,” “Palestine ’36,” And the Tribulations of Resistance in the Thirties
Sergei Loznitsa’s "Two Prosecutors" and Annemarie Jacir’s "Palestine ’36" both dramatize resistance in the 1930s, one within Stalin’s Soviet Gulag system and the other amid the British‑mandated Arab revolt. Loznitsa adapts Georgy Demidov’s novella, using a dual‑hour structure to mirror...
Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig's New Prison Drama Gets Exciting Filming Update
Filming has started on an untitled prison drama starring Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig, directed by Damien Chazelle. Production kicked off in Athens, Greece, using a converted tobacco‑factory basement as prison cells, and will continue through May before shifting to...
MPA Endorses Trump’s National AI Plan, Pushes for Copyright Protections
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has officially endorsed the Trump administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, praising its focus on strong copyright protections. The White House’s six‑pronged plan seeks uniform national AI standards and preempts state‑level regulations. Hollywood studios...
Platino Awards Xcaret Reveal 2026 Nominations: ‘Belén,’ ‘Los Domingos’ Lead Films With 11 Noms
The 13th annual Platino Awards Xcaret announced its 2026 nominations, with Argentina’s Belén and Spain’s Los Domingos leading the film category with eleven nods each. Brazil’s The Secret Agent and Spain’s Sirât follow with eight and seven nominations, while Argentina’s The Eternaut tops the television...
The Most Misunderstood Job in the Movie Biz
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded its inaugural Oscar for casting to Cassandra Kulukindis for the political thriller *One Battle After Another*. The new category crowns five nominees, including *Hamnet*, *The Secret Agent*, *Sinners* and *Marty Supreme*,...
Spoiler-Heavy Review Order Reveals Ready or Not 2
Live in 5: https://t.co/6C3ZpgeFhi Here's the review order ... - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - Family Movie - Pretty Lethal - The Sun Never Sets - Brian - Hokum - Sender - Basic - Imposters - Monitor - Drag...
10 Highest-Grossing Sports Movies of All Time: A New Champion
The 2025 film F1, starring Brad Pitt, has claimed the top spot as the highest‑grossing sports movie of all time, pushing the genre’s box‑office ceiling higher than ever. The list’s other entries range from Hollywood classics like Rocky IV and the Cars...
Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once Follow-Up Movie Gets Release Date Update
Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (the Daniels) announced that their follow‑up to the 2022 hit Everything Everywhere All at Once will begin shooting this summer and is slated for a November 2027 theatrical release. The new project is described...
How Producing Partners Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone Tackled the Character Complexity of ‘Imperfect Women’ | Video
Simpson Street Productions, founded by Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone, selected Apple TV’s thriller “Imperfect Women” as its latest project, drawn by the novel’s specific character focus that enables universal storytelling. The series, adapted from Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel, follows...
100 Meters (2025) Anime Review by Kenji Iwaisawa
Kenji Iwaisawa’s "100 Meters" adapts Uoto’s manga into a sports anime that debuted eighth in Japan’s opening‑week box office and quickly rose into Netflix’s global top‑6 non‑English titles. The film has earned multiple nominations, including an Award of Excellence at...
Wicked: For Good Is Finally Streaming This Weekend — and so Is Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
This week’s streaming slate adds several high‑profile titles across major platforms. Peacock launches the musical‑inspired film Wicked: For Good, while Starz debuts the third Now You See Me installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Netflix continues the Peaky Blinders...
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5 Vampire Movies and TV Shows on Netflix with Serious Bite
Netflix’s vampire lineup showcases the genre’s breadth, from the claustrophobic thriller Blood Red Sky to the anime‑styled Castlevania, the queer‑forward Interview with the Vampire, the faith‑laden Midnight Mass, and the horror‑comedy Vampires vs. the Bronx. Each title brings a distinct tone—serious,...
Sarah Michelle Gellar's Ready Or Not 2 Co-Star Had Role in Axed Buffy Reboot: "You Want a Scoop?"
Sarah Michelle Gellar disclosed on BBC Radio 2 that her Ready or Not 2 co‑star Kathryn Newton was slated to appear in the now‑canceled Hulu reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The reboot, titled Buffy: New Sunnydale and overseen by Oscar‑winner Chloé Zhao, was scrapped after...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Prediction Has Fans Girding Their Loins
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for a May 1, 2026 release and early tracking predicts a domestic opening of just over $55 million. The sequel reunites the original cast, adds high‑profile names like Lady Gaga, and has already amassed 14 million...
Exclusive NYU Pre‑Release Screening of The AI Doc
We will be hosting an exclusive pre-release screening of the "THE AI DOC: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" The event is New York University on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm followed by a panel discussion The details are in the post...
Sony's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer Sets 24‑Hour Record with 718.6 M Views
Sony Pictures' trailer for 'Spider‑Man: Brand New Day' logged 718.6 million global views in its first 24 hours, shattering the prior record held by 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The milestone underscores the franchise’s digital pull and fuels speculation about the film’s box‑office prospects.
Sofia Coppola Scraps Mysterious Kirsten Dunst Project: “It Felt Too Sad”
Sofia Coppola has officially scrapped a fourth film with Kirsten Dunst, describing the yet‑unnamed project as "too sad" for the current cultural moment. The collaboration would have marked their fourth partnership after The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette and The Beguiled....
Roku's Ad-Free Streaming Service Was Already a Great Deal - Now It's Adding Disney Movies
Roku’s ad‑free streaming service Howdy, priced at $3 per month, is expanding its catalog with new licensing agreements that will bring Disney movies, Warner Bros. titles, and Sony content. The service currently offers a mix of older films and TV shows...
James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama
Aaron Taylor‑Johnson has been confirmed as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming drama "Enigma Variations," replacing Jeremy Allen White. The series, adapted from André Aciman’s novel, is described as a sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love across ten years....
Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ Each Have a Surprise no.1 This Weekend
This weekend’s streaming charts were dominated by animation, with Netflix’s anime‑style series *Steel Ball Run* topping its series list, Amazon Prime Video’s superhero cartoon *Invincible* leading its own chart, and Disney+ streaming the family‑friendly sequel *Zootopia 2* as its number‑one movie. All three...
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Ryan Gosling's Sci-Fi Film and Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in “Ready or Not 2” Top This Week's Must List
Entertainment Weekly’s Must List for the week of March 20 highlights three marquee releases: Ryan Gosling headlines Amazon MGM’s sci‑fi adaptation *Project Hail Mary*, based on Andy Weir’s bestseller; Samara Weaving returns for the horror sequel *Ready or Not 2* alongside Kathryn Newton; and Prime’s comedy *Jury Duty* returns for a larger‑scale...
Odds & Ends: March 20, 2026
The Art of Manliness’ "Odds & Ends" roundup spotlights four distinct experiences: the 1986 sports drama *Hoosiers* for family movie night, Tom Junod’s memoir about his father’s legacy, a 16‑mile backpacking adventure in Arkansas’s Devil’s Den State Park, and an opinion...
Disney and Pixar Unveil 2029 Animated Release Dates
$DIS also had new additions to their animation release schedule, as new animated features from both #Disney & #Pixar have been announced for 2029: #WaltDisneyAnimation will have a new film on SUMMER JUN 15, 2029 #FathersDay slot, while #Pixar returns on...
Ready or Not
READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME: diminishing returns but look over there its david cronenberg 🥰 https://t.co/gyJekhSHDZ
‘Miroirs No. 3’ Review: Christian Petzold’s Minor Key Is a Major One for His Beautifully Concussed Protagonist, Played by Paula...
Christian Petzold’s latest art‑house drama “Mirrors No. 3” premiered at Cannes 2025 and will open in U.S. theatres on March 20, 2026. The film, under 90 minutes, follows amnesiac pianist Laura (Paula Beer) as she navigates a surreal post‑accident world, forming a surrogate...
Critic's Praise for Project Hail Mary Lacks Credibility
I turn on the radio to hear Scott Shill Mantz repeatedly call #ProjectHailMary a “masterpiece” Talk about a guy whose words carry zero weight This space is cooked
Schiff Pushes Bipartisan Federal Film Incentive to Save Hollywood Jobs
Sen. Adam Schiff Touts Federal Film Incentive to Counter Hollywood Job Losses: ‘It Needs to Be Bipartisan’ https://t.co/eHLQkdZ8QS via @variety
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Anya Taylor-Joy Vomited the First Time She Voiced Princess Peach
Anya Taylor‑Joy revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that her first voice‑acting session for Princess Peach in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie was physically taxing, causing her to vomit after continuous yelling. She described the process as an isolated action sequence performed...
Remembering Chuck Norris and His 1977 Trucking Classic
RIP Chuck Norris Ever see his 1977 trucking film Breaker, Breaker? Here’s the trailer https://t.co/wrbJY9zqls
Undertone, 2026’s Scariest Movie So Far, Conjures Filmmaker Ian Tuason’s Real-Life Demons
“Undertone,” the latest A24 horror effort directed by Ian Tuason, blends found‑footage storytelling with a 3D audio landscape. Made on a $500,000 budget, the film earned $9 million after strong preview numbers and festival buzz at Fantasia and Sundance. Tuason’s VR...
Strange Things Will Happen (2026) by Aayushi A. Shah Short Film Review
Award‑winning filmmaker Aayushi A. Shah’s short “Strange Things Will Happen” follows Hannah, a solitary immigrant grappling with anxiety. The film uses tight close‑ups, blue‑tinted visuals and a minimalist score to mirror her mental turbulence, while Tyler St. Clair’s performance anchors...
Chuck Norris, Action Icon and Childhood Hero, Dies at 86
A complicated figure but still a staple of my childhood. Thanks especially for SIDEKICKS. Chuck Norris, Action Icon and ‘Walker Texas Ranger’ Star, Dies at 86 https://t.co/ksF6Np3Cm8 via @variety https://t.co/KGqgzuqBbD
NASA Exploration, Science Inspire “Project Hail Mary” Film
NASA partnered with the upcoming sci‑fi film “Project Hail Mary,” providing scientific consultation, astronaut interaction, and brand‑clearance for the agency’s logos. The collaboration coincides with the Artemis II launch preparations, positioning the movie as a cultural bridge to the crewed deep‑space...
Review: A River’s Gaze - Vilnius 2026
Andreea Cristina Borțun’s debut feature *A River’s Gaze* premiered in the SMART7 competition at the Kino Pavasaris Film Festival, presenting a bleak portrait of a single mother and her teenage son living among impoverished Roma communities along the Danube. The...