Today's Movies Pulse
US Justice Dept. Clears Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the merger would not substantially lessen competition in traditional television markets. Regulators noted the combined company would provide a strong alternative in the video‑streaming market while competition in live‑programming and film‑studio segments remains robust.
DJ Ahmet – The BRWC Review
DJ Ahmet, a Macedonian coming‑of‑age dramedy, premiered at Sundance 2025 and captured the World Cinema Audience Award. The film follows 15‑year‑old shepherd Ahmet, who dreams of DJing while caring for his non‑verbal brother and clashing with his father’s expectations. Director Georgi M. Unkovski blends EDM culture, festival‑era aesthetics, and influences from Tarantino to Wes Anderson, delivering a low‑budget yet high‑drama portrait of Gen‑Z rebellion. Despite strong performances and a fresh setting, the father‑son arc feels under‑developed in the climax.
Review Highlights Project Hail Mary’s Directorial Vision
My review of Project Hail Mary (dirs. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) is up here: https://t.co/5ZcQBS8cjd
John Woo’s “The Killer” Still Thrills in Re‑Release
My review of the re-release of The Killer (1989) (dir. John Woo) is up here: https://t.co/1yKiSp0MhG
Kevin Spacey’s ‘Mental Illness’ Should Trigger $29.5 Million Payout, ‘House of Cards’ Trial Jurors Hear
A Santa Monica civil trial pits Media Rights Capital (MRC) against insurer Fireman’s Fund over a $29.5 million claim tied to Kevin Spacey’s alleged mental illness. MRC argues Spacey’s diagnosis of sexual‑compulsive behavior rendered him incapable of performing, triggering the policy’s loss provision....
Project Hail Mary Isn’t the Best Space Film
To be 💯 clear: #ProjectHailMary isn’t even the best film of 2026 let alone the “best space film ever made” The film space is finished with the number of inept shills running the hype machine nowadays
Maybank Unveils 2026 Raya Film “Berkat Mak” With Alchemy79 and Directors Think Tank, Celebrating the Enduring Values of Family
Maybank unveiled its 2026 Raya film “Berkat Mak,” a heartfelt story that follows a mother’s quiet gestures—most notably a yellow food container—as her children grow and leave home. The narrative weaves present‑day Hari Raya scenes with past family milestones, underscoring unconditional...
Ryan Gosling Improvised One of Project Hail Marys Best Moments
Ryan Gosling’s improvised performance with the alien puppet Rocky became a standout moment in the sci‑fi film Project Hail Mary. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller paired Gosling with a practical puppet, allowing the actor’s spontaneous gestures to be mirrored...
Only Michael and Austin Eyed for MIAMI VICE Sequel
Until Michael and Austin close their deals to star (which they haven’t) no other actor has been talked to, eyed and especially offered another role in the new MIAMi VICE movie
Comedy Overload Undermines Project Hail Mary's Drama
#ProjectHailMary’s a bad match of director(s) to source material as Lord & Miller slather on gobs of comedy undercutting the drama in this planetary survival tale Gosling doing his awkward goofball act Pemberton’s score uneven Weirdly structured Time to rewatch INTERSTELLAR https://t.co/63ICAnsQH1
Don't Be Prey - Jennie Kermode - 20266
The documentary "Don’t Be Prey" follows Mark Sowerby’s quest to conquer the Oceans Seven—seven notoriously dangerous straits—after a 2018 financial scandal shattered his reputation. The film details the physical hazards of open‑water swimming, including sharks, hypothermia, jellyfish stings, and extreme currents,...
Dua Ji - Amber Wilkinson - 20267
Yu‑Han Tsai’s 18‑minute short “Dua Ji” debuted at SXSW, earning a four‑star review. The film follows a Taiwanese family grieving their matriarch, exposing how tradition places ritual responsibility on the male line. Lead actress Kuei‑Mei Yang portrays the mother’s suppressed emotions...
Sofia Coppola’s “Marc by Sofia” Honors Designer Legacy
I was born to write about MARC BY SOFIA as I own 5 Marc Jacobs Collection purses. I adored Sofia Coppola’s 1st doc as a tribute to a visionary designer AND a subconscious love letter to her documentarian mother’s work. My...
Glasgow Short Film Festival Opens by Andrew Robertson - 2026-03-19 22:52:44+00:00
The 19th Glasgow Short Film Festival opened with a surprise feature, “Downriver A Tiger,” a Catalan‑Glasgow co‑production directed by Victor Diago. Festival director Matt Lloyd used the opening to lament the recent closure of the Centre for Contemporary Arts and...
Money Wins: Ellisons Unlikely to Dump WBD Deal
I wish I could agree with The Ankler position on the PSKY acquisition of WBD “one good push and the thing unravels.” But money changes everything. Pretty much always. Governments flex a lot… rarely pull a trigger. Do we really think...
'Send Help': Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien Can't Stop Cracking Up in Blooper Reel (Exclusive)
Netflix’s upcoming comedy series "Send Help" released a blooper reel featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien repeatedly breaking into laughter. The clip shows the two leads struggling to keep a straight face during several takes, underscoring their on‑screen chemistry. The...
“You Have to Adjust the Sails to the Winds”: Graham Parkes on Wishful Thinking
Graham Parkes’ feature debut Wishful Thinking, starring Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke, won the Narrative Feature Prize at SXSW after its March 12 premiere. The film imagines a couple whose emotional state literally reshapes reality, blending romance, dark comedy, and...
Avid: Vast Majority of Oscar-Winning Films Used Its Editing and Sound Tools
Avid announced that 87% of this year’s Oscar‑winning films were edited or mixed with its Media Composer and Pro Tools platforms, covering categories from Best Picture to Best Sound. The data also shows eight of the ten Best Picture nominees,...
Pop Mart and Sony Announce Labubu Movie Directed by Paul King
Pop Mart and Sony announced a joint venture to develop a feature film based on the wildly popular Labubu fuzzy toys. British director Paul King, known for "Paddington" and "Wonka," will helm the project with screenwriter Steven Levenson co‑writing the...
Kathryn Newton Is Also Out There Promoting Ready Or Not 2
Kathryn Newton has joined the promotional push for the upcoming sequel Ready Or Not 2, timing her media appearances for the post‑Oscars window. Studios deliberately schedule press events after the Academy Awards, when the entertainment news cycle quiets down. By...
Awards Don't Define Film Success, Metrics Miss Reality
“The fests flailed, the Globes didn’t matter and A24’s ‘Marty’ season from hell” The fests didn’t flail, the Globes have Never mattered, and A24 had a home run with Marty Supreme even if Timmy didn’t win. The effort - and this...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Two Prosecutors” Filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa
Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa’s 2025 historical drama “Two Prosecutors” debuted in the main competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, starring Aleksandr Kuznetsov and Aleksandr Filippenko, follows a young Soviet prosecutor seeking justice during Stalin’s Great Purge. It...
Pixar's Hopppers Leads China Pre‑Sales, Hollywood Poised for Return
In #China’s #BoxOffice, after local #SpringFestival releases holding the #1 since #ChineseNewYear, Hollywood is ready for a comeback with #Pixar animation #HOPPERS & sci-fi #ProjectHailMary fighting for the #1 On final pre-sales day #HOPPERS finished with strong $1.3M total (vs #Elio’s...
Warner Bros Buyers Reg
Everyone Who Buys Warner Bros Regrets It, Why Does Paramount Believe it Can Succeed? $PSKY $WBD thanks for having me on @reckless @DecoderPod https://t.co/Tr5j2627y7
Minecraft 2 Movie Has Cast Alex, Tapping Kirsten Dunst to Star with Jack Black
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary have confirmed Kirsten Dunst will portray Alex in the upcoming Minecraft sequel, joining returning star Jack Black as Steve. The original A Minecraft Movie grossed over $960 million worldwide, setting high expectations for the follow‑up slated...
Trailer Reveals TV‑Movie Quality Filmmaking at Best
Every time this trailer pops up it’s readily apparent this is TV-movie-quality filmmaking at its finest https://t.co/cjH0isKCDX
IMAX Audiences Span Ages, Boosting Theater Prospects
My audience at this IMAX screening of #ProjectHailMary is clear indication of broad-age-demographic appeal for this film This is fantastic news for movie theaters over the next several weeks
A Place to Belong by Jennie Kermode
Irish filmmaker Liam O Mochain’s new anthology film “Abode” opens in UK cinemas on March 20, 2026. The movie stitches together five distinct stories about the many meanings of home, selected from ten concepts he developed. O Mochain self‑financed the project over four years,...
Live IMAX Reaction to Project Hail Mary Tonight
Now rocketing #ProjectHailMary at AMC 16 in IMAX 👀 Reax LIVE tonight on #MMT🌕 Is this a verifiable “masterpiece”? Launch time 🚀🚀🚀 https://t.co/JfF3017e6p
A Flawed Film Worth Watching With Your Kids
Okay, this movie isn’t perfect, but it’s definitely one to watch with your kids. https://t.co/W2Ku13ZGAd
Arcane Producer Partners With Iwot Studios On Various New Wheel of Time Adaptations
Arcane producer Thomas Vu, through Initiate Entertainment, has teamed up with iwot Studios—owner of the Wheel of Time IP—to develop a suite of new adaptations, including a PC/mobile video game, an animated feature film, and an animated TV series. The...
Stavros Halkias Cast as Agent in Apatow’s Country Comedy
Scoop: Stavros Halkias has joined Glen Powell's untitled country western comedy directed by Judd Apatow. Halkias will play an agent representing Powell's character, a music star in free fall. https://t.co/41gmWEvmO1
Project Hail Mary to Dominate Box Office with 4,000+ Theaters
#ProjectHailMary all set to rule the #boxoffice this wknd. Official North American thtr count is 4,007 incl 15 sites with IMAX 70mm presentations. Love how the MGM family is still able to get that 007 in there.
Netflix Continues String of Home-Video Releases with Stranger Things Box Set
Netflix is releasing a 25‑disc Stranger Things complete‑series box set on July 28, 2026, marking the first 4K UHD home‑video availability for seasons three, four and five, alongside extensive bonus material. At the same time, ABC has scrapped the upcoming...
Star‑Studded Sonic 4 Rumors, DiCaprio Leads Crash Bandicoot
Ben Kingsley, Jim Carrey, Kristen Bell, et al in Sonic 4? smash cut to 2031: @LeoDiCaprio is playing the lead in the Crash Bandicoot film
Melania Docs Pulls 747k Views, Ranks Fourth
MELANIA generated 747,157 views on Prime Video in its debut week, big for a documentary but only 4th place on the Luminate streaming movies chart.
If You Loved Leo’s Oscars Mustache, You’ll Love the New Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio has debuted a noticeable mustache in the first look released by Apple TV+ for his upcoming Martin Scorsese film, *What Happens at Night*. The teaser shows DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in a snowy European setting, confirming production is...
Spider‑Man Trailer Shatters 24‑Hour View Record
Webheads on the move: The SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY trailer sets a record for most views in 24 hours with 718 million (!) views. Via @AaronCouch https://t.co/h2lCExppLb
Paul Greengrass Eyes High‑octane TEST DRIVE for 20th Century
EXCLU: After driving the LOST BUST, Paul Greengrass has found his next high octane vehicle to maneuver as he is in negotiations to direct TEST DRIVE for 20th Century https://t.co/HmLW2huy6v
Official Trailer for 'Mad Bills to Pay' - About Growing Up in The Bronx
Oscilloscope Labs released the U.S. trailer for "Mad Bills to Pay," Joel Alfonso Vargas' feature debut that won the NEXT Special Jury Award and Innovator Prize at Sundance 2025. The Bronx‑set drama follows Rico, a young hustler, and his girlfriend...
Seth Green Leads New Poker Thriller ‘The Highest Stakes’ Trailer
Poker Game Thriller 'The Highest Stakes' Trailer Starring Seth Green https://t.co/xERcjGfbC3 #TheHighestStakes #poker #SethGreen #KevinDillon #thriller https://t.co/HteFNSBL9d
Jupiter Ascending Rewards True Pulp‑sci‑fi Fans
Jupiter Ascending. If you’re a real science fiction aficionado who appreciates old pulp sci-fi, then you get it. https://t.co/09jsn7kNOC
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‘Tow’ Review: Rose Has Plenty to Byrne But In Woefully Uninspired Vehicle [C+]
Rose Byrne anchors the indie drama *Tow* with a compelling, nuanced performance as a homeless mother navigating a tangled legal battle over her car. The film, directed by Stephanie Laing, suffers from a thin screenplay, uneven supporting acting, and a...
Episode 86: Calle Málaga (Morocco/ France/Spain/Germany/Belgium) - The Co-Production Podcast
The Co‑production Podcast’s 86th episode featured producers of Maryam Touzani’s film “Calle Málaga,” discussing its multi‑national collaboration. The drama, co‑produced by companies from Morocco, France, Spain, Germany and Belgium, secured Eurimages support, illustrating a complex financing structure. Hosts Domenico La...
Mathematic Studio Bets on Diversification to Ensure Longevity in VFX
Mathematic Studio, a two‑decade‑old French VFX house, is broadening its portfolio beyond advertising and music videos into feature films, gaming, and immersive experiences. The firm has introduced AI‑enhanced pipelines that shave roughly 20% off render times and is allocating 30%...
The Dutchman Review
André Gaines’ film adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 play *The Dutchman* arrives on the big screen, starring André Holland as Clay, a successful Black businessman, and Kate Mara as the enigmatic Lula. The narrative follows Clay’s therapy‑laden marriage and a...
Netflix Remains Aggressive in Festival Film Acquisitions
Netflix Still Wants to Be ‘Aggressive’ with Film Acquisitions Out of Festivals https://t.co/7YVih4wBsN via @IndieWire
David Ellison Sends Letter to CA Lawmakers Outlining Plan to Keep Hollywood Jobs Local (Exclusive)
David Ellison, head of Paramount, wrote to California lawmakers outlining how the planned Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger will protect and expand Hollywood jobs. He pledged each studio will maintain a 15‑film annual slate, a 45‑day theatrical window, and longer VOD windows,...
Key Takeaways From the CNC's 2025 Film Production Observatory Figures
France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) released its 2025 Film Production Observatory data on March 19, showing a modest contraction in feature‑film output after a record‑breaking 2024. Total productions fell about 3% YoY, driven primarily by...
Video Games: The Unstoppable IPs Dominating the Adaptation Market
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
Hollywood Money Gushed From the Gulf. Then Came War
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...