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.
Movie Bread Club
In this brief 68‑second episode of Movie Bread Club, hosts Lee Casey, Jen Jones, and An Basha riff on a recent children’s film that shocked them with an unexpectedly upsetting scene, juxtaposing it with a nostalgic retro classic. They sprinkle the discussion with playful bread‑themed puns, quick movie news bites, and humorous asides about table tennis rackets and IMAX staff. The hosts emphasize the emotional impact of iconic endings like E.T. and Toy Story 3, urging listeners to feel the tears. Overall, the episode blends rapid-fire commentary, humor, and genuine surprise at the darker tones in a seemingly kid‑friendly movie.
Eddie Peng, Sean Lau’s Chinese-Language ‘Night Manager’ Adds to Cast Ahead of Filmart
The Ink Factory has announced a major cast expansion for its Chinese‑language adaptation of John le Carré’s *The Night Manager*, adding veteran and rising Asian actors ahead of Hong Kong’s Filmart. Leads Eddie Peng and Sean Lau join a supporting roster that...
Eructation - Amber Wilkinson - 20255
Eructation, a six‑minute documentary directed by Victoria Trow, follows Oregonian Kaylee Kotlins as she trains to break the world record for the loudest female belch, currently 107.3 decibels. The film employs meticulous set dressing, Wes Anderson‑inspired visuals, and precise sound...
Harry Styles' Concert Film Climbs Netflix’s Charts Ahead of BTS’ Reunion
Harry Styles' concert film "One Night in Manchester" surged to the top of Netflix’s domestic charts just as the streamer prepares to stream BTS’s highly anticipated reunion concert on March 21. Netflix secured exclusive rights to the BTS live event and...
China’s Hishow Seals Deals On Bosco Wong Series ‘My Dearest Stranger’; Launches ‘Mastermind’ Starring Louis Koo
China’s Hishow Entertainment sealed its first deals on the Bosco Wong‑led series My Dearest Stranger and launched sales for the Louis Koo action thriller Mastermind at Filmart. My Dearest Stranger, a 13‑part drama directed by Lin Yu‑Hsien, logged over 260 million...
Japan Pushes for a New Global Stage as Film Frontier Makes Its Debut at Hong Kong Market
Japan debuted a dedicated Film Frontier section at the Hong Kong‑Asia Film Financing Forum, placing emerging Japanese filmmakers directly in the market. Seven Japanese projects—spanning In‑Development, Work‑in‑Progress and the new Film Frontier showcase—highlight Unijapan’s outward‑facing strategy. Backed by the Japan...
‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Meets ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ in HBO Max’s New 97% RT Sci-Fi Hit
‘Redux Redux’, the new sci‑fi thriller from brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, debuted on HBO Max after a limited theatrical run and quickly rose to a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The film follows Irene Kelly, played by Michaela McManus, as...
Noah Wyle, Other Industry Figures To Testify At Adam Schiff Hearing On Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Tax Incentives
Senator Adam Schiff is convening a spotlight hearing in Burbank to scrutinize Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and the broader push for federal film‑production tax incentives. Actor Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, policy researcher Jax Deluca, and...
WB Executives Poised for $1B Payouts Amid Merger
When I say that one day people will have a real look at #DavidZaslav’s role at WB’s fate… In the latest SEC filing submitted by WBD, it was unveiled that Zazzy expects to earn almost $900M in total compensation payouts for...
Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These...
Noah Kahan premiered his Netflix documentary "Out of Body" at SXSW, blending humor and raw honesty about his rise from small venues to Fenway Park while confronting depression and body dysmorphia. The film, directed by Nick Sweeney, includes tour footage,...
‘DreamQuil’ Review: Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly in a Visually Adventurous Slice of Dystopia That Feels Like Yesterday’s News
DreamQuil premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, marking Alex Prager’s feature‑film debut. The dystopian drama stars Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly as a high‑tech married couple navigating a virtual‑therapy craze. Prager’s hyper‑real, color‑saturated visual language draws on her...
Japanese Films Reveal Unexpected Cultural Depth on Flight
Watched “The Housemaid,” “Tokyo Taxi,” and “Rental Family” on the flight. I read The Housemaid last year. I was too busy to participate in Hide-mys 2025, but among the mysteries I read last year it easily ranked in my Top...
Disney Just Broke Its Own Oscars Record (And It's Nothing To Celebrate)
Disney and Pixar have not won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in four consecutive years, a record longest streak without a win. Netflix’s surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters captured the 2026 Oscar, edging out Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Pixar’s...
The Dagger of Kamui (1985) by Rintaro Anime Review
Released in 1985, "The Dagger of Kamui" is a Rintaro‑directed, Madhouse‑produced historical adventure that blends ninja action with the Bakumatsu and early Meiji era. The film weaves real figures such as Saigo Takamori, Mark Twain and Geronimo into a fictional...
A '90s Comic Book Movie Sequel Returned To The Top 10 At The Box Office
The 1991 sequel *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze* returned to the domestic top‑10 after a 35th‑anniversary re‑release, pulling $1.4 million on roughly 1,400 screens and landing eighth. The weekend was dominated by Oscar‑season releases, yet the...
One Battle After Another Is Political But It Isn’t About Politics
Paul Thomas Anderson leveraged his Oscar win to urge a return to common decency, but offered no concrete policy prescriptions. His new film, One Battle After Another, intertwines revolutionary imagery with a father‑daughter relationship, leaving its political stance deliberately vague....
The Oscar Was Never Really Timothée Chalamet’s to Begin With
Timothée Chalamet entered the 2026 Oscars as the early favorite for Best Actor after a high‑profile campaign for *Marty Supreme*. Two weeks before the ceremony he sparked a backlash with dismissive remarks about ballet and opera, and his promotional tactics...
The Housemaid Streaming Release Date Set for Amanda Seyfried & Sydney Sweeney Movie
The psychological thriller *The Housemaid* will stream on Starz beginning April 1, three months after its theatrical launch. The Amanda Seyfried‑Sydney Sweeney vehicle earned $395 million worldwide and holds a Certified Fresh 73% rating with a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes....
Indie Star Joe Swanberg Never Really Left — but He’s Definitely Back Now
Joe Swanberg, the mumblecore pioneer, returns to feature filmmaking with *The Sun Never Sets*, his first narrative film since 2017’s *Win It All*. After a decade spent directing Netflix’s improvised series *Easy*, running a Chicago video‑store, and doing TV gigs,...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Our Immediate Reactions To The 98th Academy Awards
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a preview episode delivering immediate reactions to the 98th Academy Awards. The hosts highlighted standout moments such as Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first female winner of Best Cinematography, a rare tie, and memorable...
Primate Streaming Release Date Set for Chimpanzee Horror Movie
Paramount Pictures announced that the R‑rated chimpanzee horror film *Primate* will stream on Paramount+ starting March 25, 2026. The movie, which opened theatrically in January 2025, will later hit Blu‑ray and DVD on April 21, 2026. It currently holds a...
AI Video Tools Blur Creator Lines, Upending IP Rules
Seedance 2.0 and Google's Veo 3 now produce video so good you cannot tell whether it was made by a fan messing around or a creator building a business. That is the real problem. No platform — not ByteDance, not Google, not...
Why Adrian Grenier Won’t Return For The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs. Adrian Grenier, who played Andy’s boyfriend Nate, confirmed he was not asked to return, citing possible fan backlash. Grenier expressed disappointment but...
3 Oscar Winners, South Park Creator, & More Join Cast of Minions 3 Despicable Me Movie
Universal Pictures and Illumination announced the voice cast for Minions 3, officially titled Minions & Monsters, slated for a July 1, 2026 theatrical release. The lineup features Oscar winners Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz, alongside South Park co‑creator Trey Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch and Bobby Moynihan, with director Pierre Coffin...
Holy Ground: Review
"Holy Ground" is Michael Jolls’ documentary that chronicles Chicago’s Catholic heritage from the 1600s French settlements through the mid‑20th century. The film weaves archival footage, expert historians, and a choir soundtrack to illustrate how religion shaped neighborhoods, parishes, and suburban...
Neon’s Oscar Wins Reveal Indie Film Profit Surge
Neon has been a fixture at the Oscars since its founding a decade ago. We obtained some finances that are very revealing about the state of the indie film business. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-16/oscars-2026-how-much-neon-made-from-a-best-picture-oscar
Excited for Oscar Buzz on Dune Part Three, Odyssey
If next year at the #Oscars we’re talking DUNE: PART THREE and THE ODYSSEY, I’m definitely there for it https://t.co/ehDD8ItEac
Nuclear Family: Lynne Littman and Jane Alexander Reflect on Their 1983 Nuclear Disaster Drama Testament
The 1983 film Testament, directed by Lynne Littman and starring Jane Alexander, portrays a suburban family coping with the slow fallout of a nuclear attack. Littman's documentary experience informed the film’s intimate, home‑video aesthetic, while the narrative avoids grand spectacle...
Dune Part Three Trailer Surpasses Expectations, Epic IMAX Reveal
Got to see the Dune: Part Three trailer in IMAX this afternoon. Didn’t think Denis Villeneuve could make something more epic. I was wrong. Drops at 1pm EST Tuesday. For now, check out these character posters. https://t.co/gxzHIC1yak
Oscar Best Picture “
I saw that One Battle After Another won the Oscar for best picture. I’m sure many people will see it as a result. Before you watch it just a thought. I saw the movie & it was not very good.
Channing Tatum Crime Movie With 87% RT Score Streams on Prime Video Today
Paramount’s crime comedy “Roofman,” starring Channing Tatum, begins streaming on Prime Video today, five months after its theatrical debut. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating from 217 reviews. Based...
IMAX’s Project Hail Mary Delivers
#ProjectHailMary IMAX - stunning visuals and sound in sci-fi epic centered on a buddy team. Heartfelt story even when the stakes didn't seem so high. Will work well with Gosling fans and beyond.
Elijah Wood Reveals Frodo’s Future Plans
Got Elijah Wood to go deep on the future of Frodo. Watch and read here: https://t.co/2TWCzrvJND
Marvel's X-Men Movie: News and Casting on the MCU's New Mutants
Marvel Studios announced a full reboot of the X‑Men franchise, targeting a youth‑focused team for the MCU’s Phase 7. Kevin Feige described the project as a “reset” set after the Secret Wars multiverse saga, with a new cast possibly including teen...
Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord Trailer Knows Exactly How to Use “Duel of the Fates” And Sam Witwer
Disney+ unveiled the trailer for *Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord*, set to debut on April 6, 2026. The series follows the resurrected Sith Lord as he rebuilds his criminal empire on a remote planet and recruits a disillusioned Jedi Padawan, Devon Izara. Sam...
SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Sender,’ ‘The Saviors,’ ‘Hokum’ Highlight the Stars of ‘Severance’
SXSW 2026 highlighted three genre‑focused films starring Severance leads Britt Lower and Adam Scott. Sender, a claustrophobic psychological thriller, leans on Lower’s performance as a woman haunted by endless deliveries. The Saviors offers a darkly comic satire of xenophobic paranoia featuring Scott amid...
Matthew Stewart's Expert Breakdown of Oscars Screen Time
Read @MatthewAStewart's takes on screen time for #Oscars winners and nominees. He's the GOAT in this arena.
Paramount+ Absorbing BET+, Shuttering Platform in June
BET+ will cease operations in June, with its 3.5 million subscribers and content library moving to a new BET Hub inside Paramount+. The transition follows Tyler Perry’s equity sale to Paramount Skydance, which now owns both services. Paramount+’s subscriber base of...
TAICCA Spotlights Taiwanese Talent at FILMART with Star-Led Showcase and 243 Titles
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is spotlighting Taiwanese talent at this year’s Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) with a star‑studded Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18. The agency is presenting 243 titles—115 feature films and 128 TV...
‘Don’t Be Prey’ Trailer: Oceans Seven Swimming Documentary Heads to Cinemas This Week.
Munro Films released a trailer for "Don’t Be Prey," a documentary that follows one man’s quest to complete the Oceans Seven, the elite marathon swimming challenge spanning five continents. The film, directed by Jeff W. Tseng, premieres nationwide on March...
The Good Boy Review (2026 Kinoteka Polish Film Festival)
Polish director Jan Komasa’s dark thriller “The Good Boy” premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival on March 11 and will open across UK cinemas from March 20 via Signature Entertainment. The film stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and newcomer Anson Boon,...
Conan O'Brien Delivers Cinephile‑Friendly Oscars Review
Oscars Review: Conan O’Brien Does It Again — This Time, for the Cinephiles https://t.co/qdmJorc2tz via @IndieWire
Review: Days of Wonder - Bergamo 2026
Finnish director Karin Pennanen’s debut feature documentary Days of Wonder chronicles her reclusive uncle Markku’s hidden archive of paintings, music and film notes, turning his solitary legacy into a post‑humous conversation. The film blends Super 8, VHS and digital footage in a...
Review: Pieces of a Foreign Life - Bergamo 2026
Gaya Jiji's second feature, Pieces of a Foreign Life, premiered at the Bergamo Film Meeting, portraying a Syrian woman's exile through intimate melodrama rather than overt political rhetoric. The film follows Selma, played by Zar Amir, as she navigates asylum...
Zombie Film ‘Didn’t Die’ Set for Digital Release April 28 From Level 33
Level 33 announced a digital release of the zombie thriller Didn’t Die on April 28, 2026, available for rental or purchase. The film debuted at Sundance and earned a nomination at the Cleveland International Film Festival’s American Independents Competition. Director Meera Menon, a ReFrame Rise 2019...
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Trailer: Sho Miyake’s Locarno Golden Leopard Winner Is His First Film to Be Properly Released in...
Japanese auteur Sho Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” the 2025 Locarno Golden Leopard winner, is slated for its first proper U.S. release this spring. The film will debut at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA’s New Directors/New Films festival on April 17...
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett Reveal Scream 5 “Alternate Cut”
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett disclosed that a studio‑mandated alternate cut of Scream 5 existed, featuring a dramatically shortened first half. Both versions were test‑screened, but audiences responded more positively to the theatrical edit that ultimately released. The film grossed...
Oscars Ignore 20-Year Box Office Decline Trend
😱😱 The Hollywood Horror story that nobody talked about at the #oscars last night Year-to-date box office through mid-march last 20 years... https://t.co/pbmX0QAaT4
‘They Were Worshipping Pawan Kalyan Like a God’: Ustaad Bhagat Singh Actor Raashii Khanna on Witnessing ‘Pawanism’ First-Hand
Raashii Khanna confirmed her excitement to star alongside Pawan Kalyan in the upcoming Telugu action‑drama *Ustaad Bhagat Singh*, set for a March 19 theatrical release. She described Kalyan as a simple, book‑loving figure who encourages personal growth, and recounted his fans’...
A Feline Haunting: The Quiet Horror of The Cat
Reactor’s column reviews the 2011 Korean horror film *The Cat*, a restrained, atmospheric thriller that blends quiet terror with feline‑centric supernatural elements. The story follows So‑yeon, a claustrophobic pet‑shop employee, who inherits a white cat haunted by a vengeful ghost...