Today's Movies Pulse
‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews for Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has been reviewed by several outlets. Critics describe the film as a flawed but fun ride, while others note it feels like playful “playtime” for the director, highlighting a polarized reception.
How to Watch Best Picture Nominee The Secret Agent
Brazil’s *The Secret Agent* has earned two Oscar nominations – Best Picture and Best International Feature – marking a historic moment for the nation’s cinema. Actor Wagner Moura becomes the first Brazilian male to receive an acting nomination, recognized for his role as a tech‑savvy fugitive navigating Recife’s Carnival chaos. Director Kleber Mendonça Filho frames the thriller as a political allegory reflecting Brazil’s turbulent 2018‑2022 period under a far‑right presidency. The film remains in limited theatrical release while also streaming on major VOD platforms.
Hollywood's Oscars: Six Years of Existential Crisis
For the sixth year in a row, Hollywood enters the Academy Awards in some stage of an existential crisis. https://t.co/jozy6DM9bL
Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Wraps Up with Oscar Highlights
The 12th season of the @Variety Awards Circuit #Podcast is coming to a close. I wanted to take a moment to highlight the notable guests and nominated stars from this year's #Oscars https://t.co/sykiSFgocR https://t.co/VAcfRnpQNk
Director Amy Wang Reveals the Job That Keeps Filmmakers Working After Film School
Director Amy Wang discusses her debut feature Slanted, which premiered at SXSW 2025, won the Grand Jury Prize, and secured a theatrical release for 2026. She credits her AFI education and the Los Angeles creative community for providing the discipline and...
2025 Oscars Best Picture: All Ten Nominee Highlights
Recap: 10 Nominees from 2025 - The Oscars Best Picture Showcase https://t.co/kdoHKSc3Fw #BestPicture #Oscars #ILoveMovies #AcademyAwards #sleepyskunk https://t.co/iu0URlhiUL
Director Nakayama Reveals Street Fighter Movie Featurette
Making Of Feautrette for 'Street Fighter' Movie with Director Nakayama https://t.co/mtJ6K9JWdN #StreetFighter #TakayukiNakayama #behindthescenes #KitaoSakurai https://t.co/mqO5Dcph08
Nicolas Cage & Elisabeth Shue in 'Leaving Las Vegas' New 4K Trailer
Studiocanal UK has released a new trailer for a 4K Blu‑ray restoration of Mike Figgis’s 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas, starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. The film, which earned Cage an Academy Award and grossed $32 million worldwide, will be reissued on...
Last‑Minute Tickets: Oscar‑Nominated Child Marriage Film Q&A
Tickets still available. This was scheduled somewhat last minute. It is a terrific movie about child marriage. It was Oscar nominated in 2025. Come see it. Q&A with the director and the writer afterwards.
Leaving Las Vegas Returns in Stunning New 4K Trailer
Nicolas Cage & Elisabeth Shue in 'Leaving Las Vegas' New 4K Trailer https://t.co/QkJzHPZNDf #LeavingLasVegas #NicolasCage #ElisabethShue #MikeFiggis #4K https://t.co/4ZVTo8qJD5
Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Which Is Nominated for Eight Academy Awards
Chloé Zhao, the second woman ever to win Best Director, is back on the Oscar shortlist with her adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell’s novel “Hamnet.” The film, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, has secured eight Academy Award nominations, including Best...
283: How Will Project Hail Mary Make the Leap From Book to Silver Screen?
In this episode, host Beth Mund reviews Andy Weir's novel *Project Hail Mary* and speculates on how its three central "characters"—the brilliant but socially awkward Dr. Ryland Grace, the lovable alien Rocky, and the abstract yet pivotal force of time—will...
Method Acting By Lee Ki-Hyuk Trailer
Lee Dong‑hwi headlines Lee Ki‑hyuk’s directorial debut “Method Acting,” a meta‑drama about a washed‑up comic actor using method techniques to reshape his image. The film pairs Dong‑hwi with Yoon Kyung‑ho and Kang Chan‑hee and follows his quest to play a...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Undertone” Filmmaker Ian Tuason
Canadian horror debut "Undertone", written and directed by Ian Tuason, premiered at Fantasia Fest on July 27, 2025. The film stars Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco but shows only two characters on‑screen, using off‑screen voices and meticulous sound design to...
Jack Johnson Offers Sneak Peek Of New Album, New Film
Jack Johnson is set to release a double album titled “Surfilmusic” on May 15 through Brushfire Records. The album doubles as the soundtrack to his new documentary of the same name, which premiered at SXSW and chronicles his journey from...
Madison Delivers Entertaining, Pfeiffer Shines as Angry Matriarch
I found much of what Ben Travers decries funny. The Madison is hugely entertaining. Michelle Pfeiffer is the best angry matriarch since Aurora Greenaway. ‘The Madison’ Review: Taylor Sheridan’s Tepid Love Story Gets Swept Away by Hate https://t.co/Swusv6pAly via @IndieWire
Best Picture Battle: ‘Sinners’ Vs. ‘One Battle After Another’
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — It’s a Two-Film Showdown Between ‘Sinners’ vs. ‘One Battle After Another,’ And History on the Line https://t.co/CCoFxJxxVX via @variety #Oscars https://t.co/A0kuYec4LL
With Their Town, Ora Duplass and Her Indie Icon Parents Make a Film to Bring Generations Together
Ora Duplass makes her feature‑film acting debut in *Their Town*, which premieres at SXSW. The indie drama was written by her father Mark Duplass and directed by her mother Katie Aselton, turning a family collaboration into a supportive launchpad for...
Bet on These Oscar-Nominated Short Films
Want to Win Your Oscar Pool? These Are the Nominated Short Films to Bank on https://t.co/YAbaSOOPHX via @IndieWire
Coogler's 'Sinners' Leads With 16 Oscar Nominations
'Sinners' take all? With 16 Oscar nominations, how many will Ryan Coogler's ambitious movie win? https://t.co/t1r1Vo8IrI @Newsweek
New Hollywood Study Finds a Surprising Box Office ‘Sweet Spot’ for Diverse Casts
UCLA’s 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report examined 109 English‑language releases from 2025 and identified a clear financial sweet spot for on‑screen diversity. Films whose casts were 41 %‑50 % BIPOC achieved the highest median global ($117.1 M) and domestic ($52.6 M) box‑office receipts, widest theatrical...
Benedict Cumberbatch's "Exceptional" Crime Thriller Confirms UK Release
Sky has confirmed a UK theatrical release for the Scandi‑noir crime thriller *Blood on Snow*, adapted from Jo Nesbø’s novel. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as rival mob boss “the Fisherman” alongside Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Eva Green and Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the project...
Kino Lorber Readies ‘Malfeasance’ Four-Film Pack of Thrillers by Controversial French Film Director Yves Boisset
Kino Lorber announced that on March 31, 2026 it will issue ‘Malfeasance’, a Blu‑ray collection of four Yves Boisset thrillers. The set bundles the 1971 ‘Angel’s Leap’, 1975 ‘Mad Enough to Kill’, 1980 ‘The Woman Cop’, and 1982 ‘Rise Up, Spy’, with...
Mubi’s Thriller ‘Lurker’ Available on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Alliance
Mubi’s debut thriller Lurker has been issued on 4K Ultra HD disc by Alliance Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Alex Russell and starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe and Sunny Suljic, follows a retail worker who infiltrates a rising music artist’s inner circle. The release...
Review: Ladies’ Hunting Party - Malaga 2026
Pedro Aguilera’s new film “Ladies’ Hunting Party” reinterprets Carlos Saura’s 1966 classic “The Hunt” by swapping its male protagonists for a group of women. Shot in stark black‑white, the drama follows three affluent friends and a younger niece on a...
New Trailer Reveals Dark Twist in Wedding Horror
Wedding Horror 'Something Very Bad is Going to Happen' Full Trailer https://t.co/PUDMI6rmiR #wedding #SomethingVeryBadIsGoingtoHappen #CamilaMorrone #AdamDiMarco #Netflix https://t.co/bO9wBLYh6J
After Teasing a 2D Take on Hoppers that Never Was, Kiki's Delivery Service's Return to Theaters Proves We Need Hand-Drawn...
Studio Ghibli’s *Kiki’s Delivery Service* is back in IMAX, underscoring a growing appetite for hand‑drawn animation amid a 3D‑dominated market. A recent 2D test clip from Pixar’s upcoming *Hoppers* sparked fan calls for a similar aesthetic, highlighting the genre’s nostalgic pull....
Inside Oscar Nominees: Key Takeaways From 12 Months
I’ve talked to several Oscar nominees over the past 12 months. Here are some of the highlights. https://t.co/2YT21sT0xx
Hannibal Creator Bryan Fuller Confirms Collaboration with Horror Maestro Clive Barker
Bryan Fuller, the creator of the acclaimed series “Hannibal,” announced a partnership with horror legend Clive Barker to develop a new television series. Fuller described the collaboration as a childhood dream, hinting it could be a reboot of Barker’s iconic...
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The latest sci‑fi offerings on streaming highlight two distinct approaches. Hulu’s *Predator: Badlands* places the iconic Yautja hunter in the driver’s seat, delivering an alien‑first narrative that blends pulp adventure with modern visual flair. Meanwhile, *Re/Member: The Last Night* returns...
Mario Martone Now Shooting Scherzetto, Starring Toni Servillo - Production / Funding - Italy
Mario Martone is filming *Scherzetto* in Naples, starring Toni Servillo in his seventh collaboration with the director. The drama adapts Domenico Starnone’s 2016 novel about a tense three‑day duel between a reclusive grandfather and his lively grandson. Produced by Mad...
“Fungi Dictated the Structure of the Movie”: Otilia Portillo Padua on Daughters of the Forest
Mexican filmmaker Otilia Portillo Padua’s documentary *Daughters of the Forest* follows Indigenous women Lis and Juli as they safeguard generational mushroom knowledge while seeking academic recognition. The film treats fungi as narrative agents, using a sci‑fi visual language to portray spore journeys...
Pizza Movie Trailer Promises Hilarious Drug‑Trip Comedy
Fun Trailer for 'Pizza Movie' Drug Trip Comedy with Gaten Matarazzo https://t.co/Twftdz1XTr #SXSW2026 #PizzaMovie #GatenMatarazzo, #SeanGiambrone #LuluWilson https://t.co/jRlpV1PSdm
Shooting Wraps on Anna Foglietta’s Directorial Debut, Una Storia - Production / Funding - Italy
Shooting has wrapped on Anna Foglietta’s directorial debut, *Una storia*, marking the Roman actress’s first feature behind the camera. The intimate drama follows a small‑town couple, Erika and Mauro, as they grapple with the emotional vacuum left when their daughter...
Review: Materia Prima - CPH:DOX 2026
German director Jens Schanze’s new documentary Materia Prima premiered at CPH:DOX, exposing the contentious push for lithium mining in Bolivia. The film juxtaposes EU‑driven investment with historic colonial exploitation, highlighting how the country’s salt flats—critical for batteries—are threatened by environmentally...
New Trailer and Poster for REBUILDING, Starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy
Max Walker‑Silverman’s second feature, Rebuilding, drops its first trailer and poster ahead of a UK/ROI theatrical launch on April 17. The drama stars Josh O’Connor as Dusty, a rancher forced into a trailer park after a wildfire destroys his home, and reunites...
US Premiere of Nawi Tonight at Angelika, Q&A
Come see the US premiere of Nawi tonight at the Angelika Film Center with a Q&A session https://t.co/6nis7l7wQj
Filming Is Under Way for L’Ordre Pourpre - Production / Funding - Belgium/France
Thomas Ancora is shooting his second feature, *L’Ordre Pourpre*, an atypical slasher set in Wallonia that tackles toxic masculinity, racism and homophobia. The story follows a hazing‑related murder at an elite Belgian university and a subsequent revenge plot. Filming began...
2025’s Intrepid Cinema
The 2025 film slate is dominated by politically charged works that confront the Trump era and its cultural fallout. High‑profile directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kathryn Bigelow and Óliver Laxe use genre conventions—from satire to dystopian neo‑realism—to...
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
Hollywood faces a crossroads as streaming accelerates and theater attendance slips, prompting a debate over the future of film distribution. Industry veterans Hawk Koch and Chris Aronson argue that blockbuster spectacles still thrive on the big screen, while streaming champions...
“I LOVE BOOSTERS”
Boots Riley’s second feature, I Love Boosters, blends absurdist sci‑fi with a razor‑sharp satire of the fashion industry. The story follows Corvette (Keke Palmer), a “booster” who steals overpriced designer clothes to fund her dream of becoming a designer, sparking...
Oscars 2026 Ballot: Complete with Tomatometer and Popcornmeter Scores
Rotten Tomatoes has released a downloadable 2026 Oscars ballot that pairs each nominee’s Tomatometer and Popcornmeter scores. The ballot is offered as high‑resolution PDFs for easy printing at Oscar‑watch events. Market data from Kalshi shows "One Battle After Another" as...
Oscar Contenders and Women of Substance – What to Watch, Read and See This Week
The Conversation previewed this week’s Oscar race, highlighting Michael B. Jordan’s dual‑role performance in Sinners and recommending Naomi Joseph’s pick, The Secret Agent, alongside Jane Wright’s favorite, Hamnet. The piece also spotlighted cultural works beyond film, including the newly translated Iranian...
'Our Present Is Barbara’s Future' By Edin Custo
Documentary "Barbara Forever" by Brydie O’Connor spotlights pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer, whose five‑decade career is introduced to new audiences at Sundance and Berlinale. The film resonates with both early‑twenties queer viewers and senior lesbians discovering Hammer for the first...
Tilly Norwood Creator Defends Her Controversial Synthetic Character
In this episode of The Business, host Kim Masters interviews Aline Vander Veldin, co‑founder of Particle 6 Productions, about her synthetic AI character Tilly Norwood. Vander Veldin explains that Tilly is intended solely for AI‑generated content and is not meant to...
Call for Entries: Northern Animation Network
The Northern Animation Network launches its 2026 call for entries, allowing animators to submit a single short‑film entry that will be considered by four major Nordic and Baltic festivals—Fredrikstad, Viborg, REX, and BLON. The initiative uses a shared FilmFreeway account,...
Caren Wuhrer Shooting Her Debut Feature, Große Mutter - Production / Funding - Germany
Caren Wuhrer’s debut feature *Große Mutter* is currently in principal photography in Hamburg’s Steilshoop district under the Nordlichter talent initiative, a joint programme by NDR, MOIN Filmförderung and nordmedia. The coming‑of‑age drama follows a disillusioned teenager and a weary septuagenarian...
Oscar Crawl #10: Train Dreams
Train Dreams is a period drama set in early 20th‑century America that follows a solitary lumberjack whose family is killed by a wildfire. The film repeatedly invokes the exploitation of Chinese railroad laborers as a symbolic conscience. Critics praise the...
Revisiting Zulu
My review of the re-release of Zulu Dawn (1979) (dir. Douglas Hickox) is up here: https://t.co/Yi2FRXqsdd
Kumail Nanjiani, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Leguizamo & Dan Fogler Join Josh Hartnett in Action Thriller ‘All Day & All...
All Day & All Night adds Kumail Nanjiani, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Leguizamo and Dan Fogler to a cast already led by Josh Hartnett. The high‑concept thriller follows reformed bank robber Billy Davies, forced back into crime to fund his...
Review of The Straight Story Re‑release Now Available
My review of the re-release of The Straight Story (1999) (dir. David Lynch) is up here: https://t.co/BJP04R7cez