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.
Is ‘Hamnet’ Streaming on Netflix? Where to Watch ‘Hamnet’ Online
The film Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, dramatizes the death of Shakespeare’s son and its influence on the playwright’s work. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the movie earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley. It has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, resonating with audiences seeking a poignant, historical drama. While not on Netflix, Hamnet streams exclusively on Peacock, with a later migration to Prime Video expected around July 2026.
SentimentalValue Secures Sole International Oscar Win
#SentimentalValue wins Best International Feature Not a big night for international wins this year… #Oscars https://t.co/ClQfdWuc5T
First Woman of Color Wins Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman (and woman of color) to win Best Cinematography 🙏🏽
Oscars 2026: Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score for Sinners
Ludwig Göransson captured the 2026 Oscar for Best Original Score with his work on the record‑breaking film *Sinners*, marking his third Academy win and fifth nomination. The movie set a new benchmark with 16 nominations, ultimately taking home four trophies, including...
Frankenstein Wins Best Production Design, Sinners Fall Short
Whelp, that’s it - #Sinners can’t match the record for 11 wins Best Production Design #Frankenstein #Oscars https://t.co/Qbu0qX8wEO
ANORA: The Worst BP Winner Ever,
Nothing and I mean N-O-T-H-I-N-G will be worse than the single most atrocious BP winner of all time: ANORA
Japanese Godfather (1977) by Sadao Nakajima Film Review
Sadao Nakajima’s 1977 "Japanese Godfather" trilogy uses the yakuza genre to dissect the intertwining of post‑war Japanese politics, the economy, and organized crime. Unlike Kinji Fukasaku’s blood‑soaked narratives, Nakajima adopts a clinical, almost documentary style that foregrounds power plays and...
Fans Want Surprise Avengers Trailer at Oscars
Man, they got all these trailers for Hulu and FX shows, they should’ve went from Downey Jr. and Evans into a surprise trailer drop for #AvengersDoomsday during the commercials. #Oscars https://t.co/pauRuMliUy
RDJ and Evans Tease Avengers Doomsday’s Witty Banter
that RDJ / Chris Evans banter was a preview of the scintillating humor we can all expect from Avengers Doomsday
The Oscars' First New Category in 24 Years Finds Its Winner With 'One Battle After Another'
The Academy introduced its first new Oscar category in over two decades, Best Casting, and awarded the inaugural prize to Cassandra Kulukundis for the film *One Battle After Another*. Kulukundis, a longtime collaborator with director Paul Thomas Anderson, has cast...
Sinners' Loss Prevents Tying Historic Oscars Record
If #Sinners loses one more category it won’t tie for the most wins ever with #Titanic #RetunOfTheKing and #BenHur… #Oscars
Both Supporting Oscars Go to Villains—First Time?
Both Best Supporting Actor and Actress #Oscars went to actors playing villains in their respective films. I don’t think that has ever happened before in the same year. Has it? https://t.co/1LC720QqKt
Netflix’s 3-Part Classic Sci-Fi Reboot Is One of Its Best
Netflix’s three‑season reboot of Lost in Space revitalizes the 1960s series, shedding the original’s camp while preserving its core family‑centric space‑exploration theme. The show modernizes the Robinson family—Maureen becomes a mission commander, John a former Navy SEAL, Judy a teen...
Sean Penn's Oscar‑Worthy Range Shines in Two Roles
With respect, there was no performance more worthy of an Oscar this year in any category than Sean Penn. Winning for Harvey Milk and for Lockjaw is one of the great shows of range imaginable.
Sean Penn Wins Expected Supporting Actor Oscar, Benicio Missed
Best Supporting Actor - Sean Penn from One Battle After Another. Expected though I still would've liked to see Benicio win this one. #Oscars
Netflix’s 'KPop Demon Hunters' Wins Best Animated Feature | Oscars 2026
Netflix’s animated feature K‑Pop Demon Hunters captured the 2026 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, marking the streaming giant’s most prominent win in the category to date. The June 2025 release, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, blends high‑octane...
Oscars Audience Crowns ‘
Everyone watching the Oscars just realized ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is definitely winning Best Picture.
Casting Finally Gets Its Own Oscar—Essential for Film Success
i am so so so glad there's an oscar for casting now, so many movies live and die by the casting
Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Weapons’
Amy Madigan captured the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the witch Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s horror film "Weapons," marking her first Academy Award win since a 1986 nomination. The win comes as the only Oscar nod...
Overlooked Design Work Makes “Wicked: For Good” Unduly Ignored
I will say that I get why Wicked: For Good wasn’t as well received as the first film. But to not nominate it for makeup, costumes, and production design, at the very least, seems a bit cruel.
Sony Pic Boss Tom Rothman On Studio During Town’s M&A Craze, ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ & Uni’s Windows Embrace –...
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman highlighted the studio’s commitment to theatrical releases at the Oscars, praising Universal’s new 45‑day window and noting the lengthy production timeline for the animated sequel *KPop Demon Hunters 2*. He expressed confidence in...
How to Watch ‘Sinners’: Is the Oscar Frontrunner Streaming?
Ryan Coogler’s fifth film, ‘Sinners,’ starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, has earned a record‑breaking 16 Oscar nominations and is back in limited theatrical release. The horror‑drama, shot on 65 mm, follows twin brothers returning to 1930s Mississippi and confronting a...
Blu-Ray Review – 4-Film Collection: Tennessee Williams
Warner Archive has released a 4‑Film Collection of Tennessee Williams adaptations, including Baby Doll, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Sweet Bird of Youth, and A Streetcar Named Desire. The reviewer praises the films’ crisp stage dialogue and star‑studded casts, while noting the...
Here’s the Latest.
The 98th Academy Awards open with a tight Best Picture showdown between Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged "One Battle After Another" and Ryan Coogler’s financially successful "Sinners," which leads the field with a record‑tying 16 nominations. A historic new category...
‘The Cord’ Review: A Real Hero for Our Times in Nolwenn Hervé’s Compassionate Portrait
‘The Cord’ is a debut documentary by Nolwenn Hervé that follows Carolina, a Venezuelan community organizer fighting for women’s health amid the country’s collapsing medical system. The film portrays her daily efforts—collecting supplies, escorting pregnant women, and confronting abusive partners—while revealing...
‘#WhileBlack’ Review: Timely Documentary Explores the Collision of Black Trauma and Social Media
‘#WhileBlack,’ a documentary by Jennifer Holness and Sidney Fussell, debuted at SXSW, examining how cell‑phone recordings and platforms like TikTok and Facebook have amplified Black trauma and police brutality. It focuses on the 2020 killing of George Floyd and the...
The Guy with the Secret Kung Fu (1980) by Lo Chi Film Review
Lo Chi’s 1980 film "The Guy with the Secret Kung Fu" revisits the late‑1970s kung‑fu boom, pairing Qing‑era patriots Hung Wen Ting and Hu Yang‑Pao against the tyrannical Dragon Gang. The review praises the film’s high‑energy fight sequences, especially the...
‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Click in a Gleefully Gory Comic Thriller About a Couple...
"Over Your Dead Body," directed by Jorma Taccone, stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as a disgruntled married couple who plot to murder each other during a cabin getaway. Their deadly game is upended when three escaped prisoners invade, turning...
When Is “Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come” Coming To Hulu & Disney+
Searchlight Pictures will launch the horror sequel “Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come” in theaters worldwide on March 20 2026. The film follows Grace, played by Samara Weaving, as she teams up with her estranged sister Faith to claim the High Seat of...
Kevin Bacon's Underrated 2015 Crime Thriller With A Wild Premise Is Streaming For Free
Kevin Bacon’s 2015 crime thriller *Cop Car* is now available for free on YouTube Movies. The film follows two pre‑teen thieves who hijack a sheriff’s cruiser, igniting a high‑stakes chase across rural Colorado. Bacon delivers a chilling performance as corrupt Sheriff...
Oscars 2026: The Full List of Winners
The 2024‑2025 awards season culminated with the 2026 Oscars, where *One Battle After Another* captured Best Picture and five additional trophies, including Best Director and the inaugural Best Casting award. *Sinners* followed closely, earning four Oscars such as Best Actor...
These Are the 2026 Academy Award Production Design Nominees
The Academy announced its 2026 Oscar nominees for Best Production Design, highlighting five films with distinctive set creations. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein showcases a massive clifftop laboratory and Arctic ships, while Hamnet recreates Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre interior. Marty Supreme revives 1950s...
Our Actions Ripple; Celebrate Train Dreams' Oscar Triumph
"This world is intricately stitched together, boys... Every thread we pull, we know not how it affects the design of things. We are but children on this Earth pulling bolts out of the Ferris wheel thinking ourselves to be Gods." Still...
Frankenstein Makes Oscar History with Two Wins
With wins for Costume Design and Hair & Makeup, @RealGDT’s #Frankenstein becomes the first ever Frankenstein movie to win at the #Oscars https://t.co/Si2pTlPLVY
Bearing Witness by Amber Wilkinson
Filmmakers Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman have turned their Oscar‑shortlisted documentary short into a feature debut, Nuisance Bear, which premiered at Sundance and screened at Thessaloniki. The film examines the contentious practice of air‑lifting polar bears from Churchill, Manitoba,...
Live Sinners Recreation Delivers Oscar‑worthy Cinematography
The cinematography on this live recreation of that epic scene from #Sinners has got to be one of the great #Oscars moments in recent years. Awesome stuff. https://t.co/i0N1Lpmg94
First Korean‑Descent Creators Win Oscar for Best Animated Film
With a win for Best Animated Film for #KPopDemonHunters at the #Oscars director Maggie Kang and producer Michelle Wong become the first individuals of South Korean descent to win this award. https://t.co/I1nyGkBDf7
Box Office: 'Reminders of Him' Continues Colleen Hoover's Hollywood Hot Streak
Universal’s "Reminders of Him," adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, debuted with $18.25 million in 3,402 U.S. theaters. The film posted a 2.28× weekend multiplier and a 10.2 % Thursday‑to‑weekend lift, signaling solid audience retention. With a $25 million production budget, it has already...
K‑Pop Demon Hunters Clinches Oscar, Surprising Nominees
And the #Oscar for Best Animation goes to… #KPopDemonHunters 🔥🔥🔥 Still hard to believe #NeZha2, #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle & #ChainsawMan weren’t even among the 5 nominated. But at least the better of the 5 options we had at the #Oscars 2026 won, so it’s...
Del Toro Rallies Crowd for K‑Pop Demon Hunters Win
Guillermo Del Toro stood up for #KPopDemonHunters winning best animated feature and was trying to encourage the crowd to stand too. The dude is a ride or die for the medium. @Variety @TheAcademy https://t.co/Muf4irYUpa
Menopause Mystery (2026) CPH:DOX 2026
"Menopause Mystery," a new documentary premiering at CPH:DOX, follows Danish‑Norwegian director Louise Unmack Kjeldsen as she confronts the personal and scientific dimensions of menopause. The film chronicles her journey from insomnia and depression to a global collaboration with researchers exposing...
Chainsaw Man Unfairly Snubbed for Elio by Academy
CHAINSAW MAN has no business getting shafted over ELIO Yet ANOTHER whiff by the clueless Academy
Live Updates: Full List of 2026 Oscar Winners
Full List of 2026 Academy Awards Winners - Live Updates Throughout the Night https://t.co/LCv9AWm56F #Oscars2026 #AcademyAwards #winners #liveupdates https://t.co/F2otCl7ovQ
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Stars with the Most Oscar Losses without a Win, From Bradley Cooper to Diane Warren
Hollywood’s most‑nominated yet winless talents are back in the spotlight as the 2026 Oscars approach. Songwriter Diane Warren leads with 17 nominations, while sound mixer Greg P. Russell also sits at 17, though one was rescinded. Director Paul Thomas Anderson...
Oscars Countdown: Chalamet vs Jordan, Epic Showdown Tonight
The 98th Oscars are one hour away Chalamet vs Jordan Sinners vs One Battle After Another And so much more Trade the categories, all night long. Grab some popcorn first though 🍿 https://t.co/tjnYNUwaRq
Best Director Lands Near-Bottom for First Time Since 2019
Best Director is being awarded second-to-last tonight for the first time since 2019. I have no idea what this means.
Adam Savage Tours Project Hail Mary’s Stunning Spaceship Set
Visit the Amazing Spaceship Set of 'Project Hail Mary' w/ Adam Savage https://t.co/xL9DrQmxpp #ProjectHailMary #scifi #AdamSavage #setvisit #spacecraft #spaceship https://t.co/562YNlkQpn
Alicia Silverstone Walks Oscars Red Carpet for Bugonia
She's not CLUELESS, she's Alicia Silverstone, arriving at the Oscars for her film #Bugonia, which is nominated for best picture. @TheAcademy @Variety https://t.co/p3koKdfqq8
Renate Reinsve Hits Oscars Red Carpet as Best Actress Nominee
Renate Reinsve, best actress nominee for #SentimentalValue is here, on the red carpet, and gearing up for the #Oscars https://t.co/UO9wqRw5Lt
Oscars Go Digital: Streaming on YouTube, Not ABC
2029: "This is not a normal Oscars ..." because it will be on @YouTube, not on @Disney's @ABCNetwork