Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating new streaming heavyweight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal will not substantially lessen competition in the media sector. While federal regulators see the combined company as a robust streaming alternative, state authorities in California, New York and others are gearing up for separate antitrust challenges.
Frédéric Ambroisine Launches International Restoration and Sales Initiative for Rare Korean Whapung Films at FILMART 2026
Film producer Frédéric Ambroisine announced at Hong Kong FILMART 2026 a coordinated international restoration and sales programme for thirteen rare Korean titles produced by Whapung Films between 1979 and 1985. The effort, partnered with French post‑production house Karmax‑910 and the Korean Film Archive, will restore the films in 4K from original negatives and secure worldwide distribution rights. Initial restorations include The Swamp of the Firebird and Shaolin Bridal Room, with plans for festival premieres, theatrical runs and home‑video releases. Ambroisine also presented the restored cult horror The Black Magic with Buddha, expanding the catalogue’s market reach.
Box Office: 'Hoppers' Is Legging Out Like a "New Disney Classic"
Disney’s animated feature Hoppers reclaimed the weekend box office, earning $28.5 million in its second weekend—a 37 % decline but on par with Pixar’s Elemental opening. The film’s ten‑day domestic total climbed to $86.8 million, while overseas receipts added $31 million, pushing its worldwide...
The Madison Fans Need To Watch This Kurt Russell And Matthew Fox Western Horror Movie
Taylor Sheridan’s new series *The Madison* reunites Kurt Russell and Matthew Fox in a present‑day western‑horror that pits their characters against grim, contemporary threats. The show follows their earlier collaboration on S. Craig Zahler’s cult classic *Bone Tomahawk*, a 2015 film praised by...
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1 at Weekend Box Office Through March 15
Disney/Pixar’s animated sequel Hoppers held the weekend box‑office lead with a $28.5 million second‑weekend, pushing its global gross to nearly $165 million and ranking third among all 2026 releases. Universal’s romance Reminders of Him debuted with $18.2 million, while A24’s micro‑budget horror Undertone...
Dwayne Johnson & Jason Momoa’s $714 Million Action Movie Streams Today on Peacock
Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Fast X, the latest Fast & Furious installment starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Momoa, Vin Diesel and an all‑star ensemble, has launched on Peacock’s streaming platform. The film earned over $714 million worldwide during its theatrical run and holds...
Hermann Göring As Everyman
The 2025 film *Nuremberg* dramatizes the post‑World War II trials, centering on Hermann Göring’s courtroom showdown. By humanizing Göring while exposing the trial’s legal improvisation, the movie confronts the tension between myth‑making and historical fidelity. It weaves social‑psychological insights, especially through Dr....
Ayo Edebiri & Ben Platt’s Hilarious 2023 Movie Now Streaming on Hulu
Searchlight Pictures’ 2023 mockumentary *Theater Camp* starring Ayo Edebiri and Ben Platt is now available to stream on Hulu, more than three years after its theatrical debut. The film, directed by first‑time feature filmmakers Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, earned...
With SXSW Debuts ‘The Saviors’ and ‘Wishful Thinking,’ Newcomer Highway 10 Showcases Its Moviemaking Ambitions
Newcomer production company Highway 10 premiered its first two films, “The Saviors” and “Wishful Thinking,” at SXSW 2026. The comedy‑thriller and relationship‑drama, starring Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler, Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman, showcase the founders’ genre‑agnostic, high‑concept approach. Co‑founders Matt Smith and Dan Gedman, veterans of MGM...
A24's Undertone Delivers Record ROI on Opening Weekend
#A24’s over-performs at US #BoxOffice with their new R-rated #Undertone, after grossing SPECTACULAR 9.3M over just 2.570 theatres on #5 BIGGEST 3-day Opening weekend in #A24’s history, and almost on par with 2023 #TalkToMe’s 10.4M debut, with a solid $3.6k...
Oscars 2026: How Are the Winners Decided?
Oscars 2026 winners are selected through a two‑stage voting process administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Eligibility requires a minimum seven‑day theatrical run in Los Angeles and adherence to union contracts, ensuring only commercially verified films...
The Pink Pill: New Documentary Exposes the Long Battle to Bring Addyi — the First Libido Drug for Women —...
The documentary "The Pink Pill" chronicles the decade‑long fight to bring Addyi, the first FDA‑approved drug for women’s low libido, to market. Founder Cindy Eckert bought the rights after a major pharma abandoned the project, launched a 13,000‑patient trial, and...
‘Whispers in May’ Director on Coming-of-Age Roadtrip Set in Rugged Region of China: ‘It’s Not Just About Beauty; Those Mountains...
‘Whispers in May,’ a hybrid documentary by Emmy‑nominated director Dongnan Chen, follows 14‑year‑old Qihuo on a road trip through China’s Liangshan mountains to purchase a skirt for the traditional “Changing skirt” ceremony marking her transition to womanhood. The film juxtaposes...
Always Sunny Star Glenn Howerton’s Movie With 97% RT Score Hits Netflix Today
BlackBerry, the biographical comedy‑drama starring Glenn Howerton, debuted on Netflix on March 15, 2026. The film, directed by Matt Johnson, recounts the meteoric rise and rapid fall of the BlackBerry smartphone, earning a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. It garnered 14 Canadian Screen...
Aadu: How the ‘Nonsensical Comedy’ that Bombed in Theatres Became a Pop-Culture Phenomenon After Leaking Online
Midhun Manuel Thomas’s debut *Aadu: Oru Bheekarajeeviyanu* crashed at the Kerala box office in 2015, plagued by a chaotic, non‑linear script and stubborn direction. After a DVD release and an unauthorized leak, the film exploded online, turning its absurd one‑liners...
Traces Documentary Review (CPH:DOX 2026)
Alisa Kovalenko’s documentary *Traces* follows SEMA, a Ukrainian women‑led network that supports victims of conflict‑related sexual violence, whose membership has tripled since the 2022 invasion. The film concentrates on older civilian survivors who have remained silent, presenting their stories without religious...
Olivia Colman's "Incredible" Period Drama Hailed as a "True Masterpiece" Is Now Streaming for Free
Mothering Sunday, the 2021 British period drama starring Olivia Colman, has been added to Channel 4’s streaming platform and is now available for free. The film marks Colman’s first screen role in more than three decades and introduces French director Eva Husson to...
New to Prime Video - MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER
Prime Video adds the documentary "Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger," directed by David Hinton and presented by Martin Scorsese. The film serves as Scorsese’s personal tribute to Michael Powell, spotlighting his vivid use of colour and...
Oscars’ Ellison Billboard; Dems Bury Katzenberg; Affleck AI Mystery
The Ankler’s latest post recaps three Oscar‑night storylines: Larry Ellison’s protest billboard on the red carpet, Democratic lawmakers publicly rebuking film mogul David Katzenberg, and a cryptic AI‑related rumor surrounding Ben Affleck. The piece links to a live YouTube discussion...
Christopher Walken Gives His Creepiest Performance in ’90s Thriller The Comfort of Strangers
Christopher Walken delivers his most unsettling performance in the 1991 psychological thriller The Comfort of Strangers, anchoring the film with a lengthy, haunting monologue. Directed by Paul Schrader and scripted by Harold Pinter, the movie uses Venice’s labyrinthine backdrop to...
Not One Best Picture Oscar Nominee Was Made in Hollywood This Year—A Sign of an Industry in Crisis
The 2026 Oscars marked a historic shift: none of the ten Best Picture nominees were primarily shot on Hollywood soundstages. Productions now span New York, Louisiana, the U.K., Canada, Europe, and South America, reflecting a migration toward lower‑cost locations. Los Angeles...
Cillian Murphy’s New Movie & More Included in New Netflix Releases This Week
Netflix’s weekly schedule for March 16‑22, 2026, rolls out a mix of new movies and series, highlighted by the Cillian Murphy‑headlined film “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.” The horror genre receives a boost with the debut of “Jigsaw” and a...
Anshuman Jha Unveils Teaser Poster of Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business; Announces Diwali 2026 Release
First Ray Films unveiled the teaser poster for *Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business* on actor‑director Anshuman Jha’s birthday. The sequel, directed by Jha, follows Kolkata vigilante Arjun Bakshi as he combats wildlife trafficking in Indonesia’s West Java forests. The film...
Mayasabha by Rahi Anil Barve Trailer
Mayasabha – The Hall of Illusion, a 2025 Hindi psychological thriller, marks director Rahi Anil Barve’s sophomore effort after the critically‑acclaimed Tumbbad. Starring Jaaved Jaaferi, Mohammad Samad, Veena Jamkar and Deepak Damle, the film debuted at the Jagran Film Festival...
Bold Debut “SENDER” Showcases Goldman's Ambitious, Trippy Vision
One of my favorite things about film festivals is the wealth of first features, and seeing one as bold and assuredly directed as Russell Goldman’s #SENDER is especially exciting and inspiring. Goldman isn’t just stepping into the feature film space....
Chinese Films Lead 2026 Global Box Office Top Ten
Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #Pegasus3🇨🇳$616.4M #WutheringHeights 🇺🇸$226.4M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$198.9M #SilentAwakening🇨🇳$187.9M #Scream7 🇺🇸$176.9M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$164.7M #GOAT🇺🇸$162.8M #BoonieBearsTheHiddenProtector🇨🇳$150.4M #SendHelp🇺🇸$93.4M #TheKingsWarden🇰🇷$86.7M https://t.co/hVNSja7l3q
BBFC Research Reveals Oscar-Winning Film Formula
The British Board of Film Classification’s decade‑long study of Oscar winners shows a clear preference for gritty, adult‑oriented dramas that run longer than two hours. Over the past ten years, 67% of winners in the six major categories were rated...
Oscar‑Winning ‘The Secret Agent’ Star Warns Polarization Threatens Democracy
Wagner Moura on Making Oscars History With ‘The Secret Agent’ and His Warning to America: ‘Polarization Is Democracy’s Greatest Threat’ https://t.co/7fgywyW0Ur via @variety
Oscars Uncertain: Dominance or Split Wins Ahead
Outside of Buckley winning, I got no feel for tonight. You could see one film dominate or you could see the best picture winner not have one acting win. It could go in either direction.
Forevergreen - Jennie Kermode - 20251
Forevergreen, a 13‑minute animated short nominated for this year’s Best Animated Short Oscar, dazzles with a woodcut‑style visual aesthetic that blends hand‑drawn textures and modern CGI. Despite Disney animators shaping a cute bear protagonist, reviewers criticize the thin storyline and...
Oscars Spotlight: Two Great Films Amid Messy Season
Happy Oscars Day. @stevepond frames a fabulous race “between 2 great films from remarkable filmmakers, PTAs “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” It’s all the other stuff that has made for a messy, troubled, exhausting season.” https://t.co/aaOnfNALLY
Low‑budget Horror Nets $9.3M Opening, Hits #3 Nationwide
Solid $9.3M opening wknd #boxoffice for paranormal fright flick #undertone. Produced for only $500k, A24 release takes #3 spot nationwide and is already a moneymaking horror hit.
The Perfect Neighbor - Amber Wilkinson - 20245
The Perfect Neighbor, an Oscar‑nominee documentary by Geeta Gandbhir, reconstructs the June 2023 killing of Black mother AJ Owens by white neighbor Susan Lorincz using police body‑camera footage, interview‑room video, and phone clips. The film’s editing, led by Viridiana Lieberman, weaves these...
Regal LA Live IMAX Tickets Cost $5 Extra
Surprised to find out that the tickets at the new IMAX at the Regal at LA Live is $5 more than any other IMAX in LA.
Create a Hopeful Future Film, Win $4M
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Butcher's Stain - Jennie Kermode - 20252
Butcher’s Stain, a 26‑minute Israeli short directed by Meyer Levinson‑Blount, earned an Oscar nomination and a four‑and‑a‑half star rating from Eye for Film. The narrative follows Samir, an Arab employee in an Israeli supermarket, who is accused of removing Hamas...
Nationalist “Main Melody” Films Lose Blockbuster Momentum
The Economist: “‘Main melody’ films, as big-budget productions carrying nationalist propaganda are known, are in a rut. Such titles were once blockbusters, topping the box office every year between 2017 and 2023, except 2019. Those days are now gone.” https://t.co/kCR1KEu0O6
Come See Me In The Good Light - Edin Custo - 20247
Ryan White’s documentary *Come See Me In The Good Light* chronicles Colorado poet‑laureate Andrea Gibson’s final year, premiering at Sundance 2025 and released before Gibson’s July death. The film intertwines Gibson’s candid poetry, humor, and humility with the stark reality...
The Alabama Solution - Amber Wilkinson - 20246
“The Alabama Solution,” an Oscar‑nominated documentary by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, exposes severe overcrowding and violence in Alabama’s prisons, where facilities operate at 200 % capacity with only a third of needed staff. Using contraband‑smuggled phones, inmates provide first‑person testimony...
Armed Only With A Camera: The Life And Death Of Brent Renaud - Jennie Kermode - 20250
Armed Only With A Camera: The Life And Death Of Brent Renaud is a 2025 documentary directed by Brent’s brother Craig, weaving archival footage and new scenes to trace Brent Renaud’s career and his fatal ambush in Ukraine. The film...
All The Empty Rooms - Jennie Kermode - 20248
Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp’s short documentary All The Empty Rooms captures the personal spaces left behind by victims of U.S. school shootings. By filming preserved bedrooms, the project humanizes the 420 children killed in 2025, shifting focus from...
Jake Shane Just Made His Movie Debut, and a TV Show Is Coming. It’s Making Him Very, Very Nervous
TikTok star Jake Shane, known for the *Therapuss* podcast, made his film debut in *Wishful Thinking* at SXSW, sharing the screen with Maya Hawke and Louis Pullman. The indie comedy, directed by Graham Parkes, featured heavy improvisation and personalized direction,...
Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl by Yasuomi Umetsu Trailer
Animation studio SHAFT and veteran director Yasuomi Umetsu have unveiled the trailer for their new original series, Virgin Punk. Set in 2099, the sci‑fi action follows bounty hunter Ubu Kamigori as she tracks criminals exploiting the advanced medical android technology...
A Song Without Home (2026) by Rati Tsiteladze Documentary Review
"A Song Without Home" premiered at CPH:DOX 2026, becoming the first Georgian documentary ever selected for the festival’s Main Competition and later screened at Thessaloniki. Directed by Rati Tsiteladze, the film chronicles Adelina, a trans woman who flees a hostile...
“MANHOOD”
The documentary “Manhood,” directed by Daniel Lombroso, follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore and his PhalloFill penile enlargement service as it becomes a niche parallel to Botox. It profiles three men—Ruben Ramirez, David Smith, and a third unnamed subject—who undergo the...
“THE SAVIORS”
The Saviors, Kevin Hamedani’s sophomore feature, follows a suburban couple who rent their guest house to Middle‑Eastern tenants, using the premise to satirize American Islamophobia. Despite a strong cast including Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler and Ron Perlman, the film’s humor falls...
“DRIFT”
Deon Taylor’s new documentary “Drift” follows army veteran Isaac “Drift” Wright, a self‑taught photographer who illegally scales the world’s tallest skyscrapers. The film opens with high‑octane climbing sequences, then pivots to a courtroom drama as federal authorities pursue Wright for...
Dev Patel's Harrowing 125-Minute Thriller Is a Sudden Streaming Sensation
The Australian‑produced thriller *Hotel Mumbai*, starring Dev Patel, has entered Netflix’s catalog and quickly become a streaming hit. The 125‑minute film dramatizes the 2008 Taj Mahal Palace Hotel siege, earning a modest $30 million worldwide against a $25 million budget. It holds...
10 Nearly Perfect Drama Movies, Ranked
Safwan Azeem’s article ranks ten nearly perfect drama movies, from classic "All About Eve" to recent "Drive My Car," emphasizing their precise emotional pressure points and thematic depth. Each film is praised for portraying desire, moral conflict, and institutional forces...
Jason Statham’s Funniest Movie Makes an Explosive Return to Streaming 11 Years Later
Jason Statham’s 2015 comedy *Spy* has resurfaced on Starz, climbing to No. 5 among movies in the U.S. and entering the platform’s overall Top 10 via Amazon Channels. The film, directed by Paul Feig and co‑starring Melissa McCarthy, has generated roughly $235 million worldwide, keeping...
The Specials (2026) by Eiji Uchida Film Review
Eiji Uchida’s new film "The Specials" debuts in Japan on March 6, 2026, merging yakuza mythology with competitive dance comedy. The story follows former assassin Daiya, who must train a rag‑tag crew of killers for a dance‑contest hit‑man mission. The...