Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
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“Family Stone” Star Dermot Mulroney Confirms Original Cast Returning for Sequel, Reveals Adorable Title
Dermot Mulroney announced that the original cast of the 2005 film "The Family Stone" will reunite for a sequel tentatively titled "The Families Stone." The project, driven by writer‑director Thomas Bezucha, moved forward after Diane Keaton’s death in October 2025, with Mulroney confirming he has read the script and that most leads—including Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Luke Wilson and Craig T. Nelson—have signed on. The sequel aims to explore two decades of the Stone family’s turmoil, building on the original’s $93 million global box‑office success and enduring fan devotion. Mulroney hinted the story will be “brutal” and emotionally resonant, reflecting the real‑life loss of Keaton.
‘Roma Elastica’ Review: Marion Cotillard Is a Dying Scream Queen in Bertrand Mandico’s Film Industry Pastiche
Bertrand Mandico’s experimental feature “Roma Elastica” debuted at Cannes 2026, starring Marion Cotillard as a dying scream‑queen confronting a brain tumor while shooting a Z‑grade horror in Rome. The film is a kaleidoscopic pastiche of 1970s Italian genre tropes, futuristic eco‑fascist satire, and...
Ben Affleck To Narrate Whitey Bulger Docuseries For Hulu
Hulu has commissioned a three‑part true‑crime docuseries, tentatively titled "Hunting Whitey Bulger," with Ben Affleck narrating. The series draws on fresh reporting, featuring never‑before‑seen prison letters and on‑camera interviews with key figures involved in Bulger’s capture. Directed by Zackary Canepari and...
Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama To Dissect The Genius Of Earth, Wind & Fire In First Trailer For HBO...
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove’s documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring commentary from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The film traces the band’s evolution from its 1970s origins through its nine Grammy...
‘La Gradiva’ Review: Cannes Critics’ Week Winner Is a Wholly Transporting Story of Youth
Marine Atlan’s feature debut *La Gradiva* captured the top prize at Cannes Critics’ Week, marking a striking entry for the cinematographer‑turned‑director. The film follows a group of French teenagers on a school trip to Naples, using the ruins of Pompeii as...
Review: Tuner
Daniel Roher, known for Oscar‑winning documentaries, makes his narrative debut with the thriller Tuner. The film follows New York piano‑tuner Niki White, whose hyperacusis gives him perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to crack safes, pulling him into a world...
Salem Media Partnership Produces New Film
Salem Media announced a strategic partnership with Compel Studios to produce the documentary film "By Dawn’s Early Light." The film explores faith, liberty and the American spirit through historical reflection and cultural commentary. Salem plans to distribute the documentary nationwide...
Jenna Ortega Cast in Leos Carax’s New Film ‘Lily May B’
Jenna Ortega has been confirmed as the lead of Leos Carax’s next feature, “Lily May B.” The film is Carax’s first full‑length project since the Cannes‑winning musical drama “Annette” in 2021. Set in an apocalyptic world, the story follows a...
Interview: Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz • Director of Madame - “This Film Is a Reflection on My Own Experiences of Class-Based Violence"...
French filmmaker Hélène Rosselet‑Ruiz premiered her debut feature *Madame* as a Special Screening at Cannes 2026, drawing on a summer she spent cleaning for a wealthy Saudi household. The film uses a real Parisian mansion and pervasive CCTV to explore power, class‑based...
Saswata Chatterjee Joins Rajkummar Rao Starrer Sourav Ganguly Biopic Dada: Report
Saswata Chatterjee has joined the cast of the upcoming Sourav Ganguly biopic *Dada*, playing the cricketer’s father, Chandi Ganguly. Rajkummar Rao continues as the lead, with Tanya Maniktala confirmed as Ganguly’s wife, Dona. Filming, which began in April, is now...
Netflix’s “The Boroughs” Offers a Clever Spin on the “Stranger Things” Formula
Netflix’s new series “The Boroughs” reimagines the suburban‑monster formula popularized by “Stranger Things,” swapping bikes for desert walkers. Produced by the Duffer Brothers, the show leans on an 80s B‑movie aesthetic, featuring a veteran ensemble that includes Alfred Molina, Alfre...
How Star Wars Went From Space Opera to Soap Opera
Star Wars is returning to theaters with "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, marking Disney's first cinematic outing for the franchise since 2019’s "The Rise of Skywalker," which earned $1.1 bn. The move follows a decade of TV‑centric expansion that...
Maika Monroe Is a VICTORIAN PSYCHO - First Trailer
Virginia Feito’s novel *Victorian Psycho* is being brought to the big screen, directed by Zachary Wigon and starring Maika Monroe as the enigmatic governess Winifred Notty. The gothic thriller is set in 1858 rural England, where staff members vanish and...
Jr NTR's 'Dragon' Teaser Draws 64 Million Views in 24 Hours, Setting Indian Streaming Record
Jr NTR’s upcoming film Dragon logged more than 64 million views of its first teaser within 24 hours, making it the most‑watched Indian movie glimpse in a single day. The milestone highlights the growing power of digital platforms to generate buzz ahead...
"Raucously Entertaining" Remake of Netflix's Nordic Thriller Confirms UK Release Date
Amazon Prime Video is set to debut the dark comedy‑thriller "Over Your Dead Body" on June 10 in the UK. The film is a remake of Netflix’s Nordic hit "The Trip" and stars Samara Weaving and Jason Segel as a...
Dhurandhar 2 JioHotstar Release Latest Update in India
Dhurandhar 2 will debut on JioHotstar with a grand digital premiere at 7 PM on June 4, 2026, followed by regular on‑demand streaming from June 5. Paid subscribers receive ad‑free, full‑quality playback, while free‑tier users see ads and lower resolution. The film remains in Indian...
Cannes 2026: The Man I Love, Orange-Flavoured Wedding
Ira Sachs returns to Cannes competition in 2026 with “The Man I Love,” a film shot on 35mm that recreates late‑1980s New York theater culture. The drama follows flamboyant artist Jimmy George, his partner Dennis, newcomer Vincent, and sister Brenda,...
Interview: Nicolas Winding Refn • Director of Her Private Hell - “The Film Is an Algorithm that Is Everything I...
Nicolas Winding Refn premiered his latest feature, Her Private Hell, out of competition at Cannes 2026, marking his fourth consecutive Croisette opening since Drive. He described the film as an "algorithm app" called byNWR, a personal blend of neon‑lit aesthetics...
‘Manas’ Review: A Bleak Coming of Age
Manas, directed by Marianna Brennand, is a harrowing Brazilian drama set on Marajó island in the Amazon Delta. The film begins with vivid, documentary‑like depictions of subsistence hunting and açaí harvesting before turning to a stark portrait of child sexual...
Writers Flip the Script on Canal+ Blacklisting Threats
On May 20 at Cannes, the French Screenwriters Association (SCA) publicly rebuked Canal+ chief Maxime Saada after he warned the broadcaster would blacklist writers who criticize its policies. The SCA warned that such a move could jeopardize the funding pipeline for French...
Kidam Marches Toward the Palme D'Or with a Green Period Piece
Independent studio Kidam celebrates its 20th anniversary by entering the Cannes Official Competition for the first time with "Notre salut," a period drama that foregrounds ecological themes. Directed by Emman… the film portrays a historical narrative framed around environmental salvation,...
Kim Seon-Ho Expands Stacked Lineup with New Fantasy Drama
Kim Seon‑ho adds a new fantasy‑political drama, *May the Congressman Protect You*, to his busy slate, slated for early 2027. The series adapts Kim Hyun‑bin’s popular web novel and follows a dead assemblyman who returns as a ghost in 1998...
Don't Answer the Phone. "Scream 7" Slashes Its Way to Paramount+ on May 28
Paramount+ announced that the horror franchise’s newest entry, Scream 7, will stream on the platform beginning Thursday, May 28, 2026, in the U.S. and Canada. The film, directed by Kevin Williamson, sees Neve Campbell return as Sidney Prescott while her on‑screen daughter, played...
Kensuke Sonomura Talks Action Design, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian and The Furious
"The Furious" opens in U.S. theaters on June 12, showcasing a pan‑Asian martial‑arts ensemble led by Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian and Xie Miao. Action director Kensuke Sonomura, working under director Kenji Tanigaki, oversaw choreography that blended judo, silat and Chinese...
Rami Malek Burns Brighter Than He Has in Years in The Man I Love
Oscar‑winner Rami Malek delivers his most radiant performance to date in Ira Sachs’s new film The Man I Love, which debuted at Cannes. He portrays Jimmy George, a charismatic downtown actor‑artist who embraces desire and mortality while staging an avant‑garde...
The Most Divisive Star Wars Film Is Surging on Disney+
Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace has become the most‑watched title on Disney+ during the recent May 4 fan‑focused promotion, despite its long‑standing reputation as the franchise’s most divisive entry. The article argues that the film’s groundbreaking visual effects, elaborate set design,...
‘Ask E. Jean’ Review: An Irrepressible Icon, Beyond the Reach of Her Own Advice
The documentary "Ask E. Jean" chronicles journalist and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s rise from New York media darling to plaintiff in a landmark defamation suit against Donald Trump. The film opens with the 2019 lawsuit that resulted in a $90 million judgment—still unpaid—and interweaves...
Is Netflix Finally Embracing the Theatrical Business? (And Should It?)
Netflix is expanding its theatrical experiments, highlighted by a 28‑day IMAX rollout for an untitled Brad Pitt film directed by David Fincher and scripted by Quentin Tarantino. The move follows a series of stunt releases, such as K‑Pop: Demon Hunters,...
Cannes 2026: Iron Boy, Tangles, Lucy Lost
Cannes 2026 showcases a robust animation slate, with Thierry Fremaux championing the genre as equal to live‑action. Louis Clichy’s watercolor‑styled "Iron Boy" offers a tender coming‑of‑age story that could follow the Oscar‑nominated success of last year’s "Little Amelie." Leah Nelson’s "Tangles,"...
Trump‑Backed ‘Rush Hour 4’ Becomes Hollywood’s First Major China Shoot Since 2014
Paramount Pictures green‑lit ‘Rush Hour 4’ after former President Donald Trump reportedly lobbied billionaire Larry Ellison, positioning the sequel as Hollywood’s first large‑scale production in China since 2014. The film will test whether U.S. studios can regain a foothold in the...
Last Friday Cast: Which Stars Are Confirmed & Could Return for Comedy Movie
Ice Cube announced that he will reprise his role as Craig Jones and also write the screenplay for the long‑awaited fourth installment of the Friday comedy franchise. Mike Epps has confirmed his return as Day‑Day, while Chris Tucker is reportedly...
Cannes 2026: ‘La Gradiva’ Wins Top Critics Week Prize
Marine Atlan’s debut feature La Gradiva captured the Ami Paris Grand Prize at the 65th Critics’ Week, the festival’s top honor for first‑ or second‑time directors. The film follows French high‑schoolers on a trip to Pompeii, exploring desire and anger....
Can TRAVIS BARKER’S New Documentary Reveal His Truth?
Disney+ announced the original documentary *Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear* will debut in Australia on 13 August, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on 13 June. The film, directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, chronicles Barker’s journey from a...
Netflix Grants a Two-Week IMAX Run to David Fincher's The Adventures Of Cliff Booth
Netflix has agreed to give David Fincher’s new film “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” a two‑week theatrical run in IMAX theaters beginning November 25. The limited engagement will precede the movie’s streaming debut on Netflix on December 23. AMC is participating despite...
Matt Damon to Star in Daniels’ First Movie Since Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Daniels—directors of the Oscar‑winning *Everything Everywhere All at Once*—are close to beginning production on their first new feature, a Universal Pictures film starring Matt Damon. The sci‑fi drama will weave global warming, time travel, and a superhero angle across...
Supergirl Will Have a Bigger Role in the DCU Than First Thought
James Gunn’s upcoming DCU film "Man of Tomorrow" will feature Milly Alcock reprising Supergirl, confirming the character’s elevated status in the shared universe. DC Studios co‑head Peter Safran called Supergirl a "major part" of the DCU, signaling a strategic push...
This Is the Most Underrated Sci-Fi Film Franchise of the 21st Century
New Scientist columnist Bethan Ackerley reports that a fifth installment of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise has been officially confirmed. The series, comprising Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom, has been praised by critics, averaging a 78% Rotten Tomatoes...
Quinta Brunson to Write and Star in Betty Boop Film
Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fifth Chance Productions and Fleischer Studios (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/PQyZaNtkCs via @variety
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve's 'Fjord' Earns 12‑Minute Cannes Ovation
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve's new drama 'Fjord' captured a 12‑minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, the longest applause for any film this year. Directed by Cristian Mungiu, the response signals strong festival momentum ahead of the Palme...
“A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney will launch a Hamilton Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD Blu‑Ray in summer 2026, marking the musical’s first physical media release. The set includes a brand‑new documentary, “A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip‑Hop,” which explores the show’s roots...
A24’s ‘Pillion’ Exclusively Streaming on HBO Max June 5
A24’s gay biker comedy‑drama *Pillion* will debut exclusively on HBO Max in the United States on June 5, with a linear HBO broadcast the following day. An unrated cut of the film will also be available on the streaming platform the same...
Box Office Shows Modest Rebound as Mid‑Tier Hits Hold Audiences
Recent weekend data shows 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' topping $412 million, while 'Project Hail Mary' and the biopic 'Michael' each cleared $300 million‑plus. Both titles posted unusually low week‑to‑week drops, suggesting a modest rebound in movie‑going habits.
Review: A Man of His Time - Cannes 2026 - Competition
Emmanuel Marre’s historical drama *A Man of His Time* opened the competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, portraying a Vichy civil‑servant who climbs the bureaucratic ladder during World War II. Swann Arlaud leads as Henri Marre, a careerist whose ambition collides...
Netflix To Adapt Crime Novel The Getaway
Netflix announced a new adaptation of Jim Thompson’s 1958 crime novel The Getaway, marking the third screen version of the story. Director Philip Barantini, known for the Netflix film Adolescence, will helm the project with screenwriter Peter Craig, who penned...
First Look Featurette for Michael Sarnoski's 'The Death of Robin Hood'
A24 released a first‑look featurette for Michael Sarnoski’s new film, The Death of Robin Hood, set to open nationwide on June 19, 2026. The movie reimagines the legendary English outlaw as a scarred, crime‑ridden figure seeking redemption, with Hugh Jackman...
Review: Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building - Cannes 2026 – Critics’ Week
Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, debuted in Cannes 2026’s Critics’ Week. The autobiographical film follows 11‑year‑old Bruno in 1990s Mexico City as his father receives an HIV diagnosis, intertwining the boy’s emerging homosexuality with...
Andy Garcia's Neo-Noir 'Diamond' Receives Seven‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Veteran actor‑director Andy Garcia saw his long‑gestating noir ‘Diamond’ greeted with a seven‑minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. The out‑of‑competition premiere underscored the film’s ensemble cast and marked Garcia’s first Cannes appearance since 2007, signaling a high‑profile festival...
Watch: Boots Riley Breaks Down His Filmmaking on 'I Love Boosters'
Boots Riley’s upcoming film *I Love Boosters* is getting a high‑profile behind‑the‑scenes featurette from Panavision and Neon, showcasing the director’s unconventional visual toolkit. The video highlights hand‑drawn storyboards, miniature sets, custom prototype lenses and anamorphic cinematography crafted for the movie’s...
Masters of the Universe’s Travis Knight Talks She-Ra/Sequel Plans
Director Travis Knight discussed the possibility of integrating She‑Ra into his live‑action "Masters of the Universe" reboot. While he could not confirm her appearance, he emphasized that the character has long been central to He‑Man’s mythos and may feature in...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits Digital Stores on May 19, with Tiered Peacock Pricing
Nintendo announced that the blockbuster Super Mario Galaxy Movie will debut digitally on May 19, 2026, with rental pricing at $24.99 and purchase at $29.99. The film will later stream on Peacock, where a range of subscription tiers—including a $5.99...