Today's Movies Pulse
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews
The new sci‑fi thriller from Steven Spielberg has sparked a wave of commentary, with critics labeling it a flawed but fun ride. Coverage spans HeyUGuys, the South China Morning Post and The Outside Scoop, highlighting both the film’s ambition and its uneven execution.
Katarina Zhu Tries Work as a Cam Girl in 'Bunnylovr' Indie Film Trailer
Katarina Zhu writes, directs and stars in her feature debut *Bunnylovr*, an indie drama about a Chinese‑American cam girl navigating a toxic client relationship while reconciling with her dying estranged father. The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at several international festivals. Critical response was mixed to negative, with reviewers calling it hollow and emotionally distant. Utopia will launch a limited U.S. theatrical release on April 10, 2026.
Birds of War (2026) by Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak Documentary Review
"Birds of War" (2026), directed by Janay Boulos and activist photographer Abd Alkader Habak, debuted at Sundance and is now screening at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The film intertwines a cross‑border romance with thirteen years of archival footage documenting Syria’s...
Afghanistan Thriller '13 Days, 13 Nights' Trailer Set at French Embassy
Samuel Goldwyn Films released the U.S. trailer for Martin Bourboulon's French thriller "13 Days, 13 Nights," dramatizing the 2021 Kabul embassy siege during the U.S. withdrawal. The film follows French embassy commander Mohamed Bida and translator Eva as they negotiate...
The MCU Must Use This X-Men Story to Guide Their Adaptation
Disney’s acquisition of Fox cleared the path for the X‑Men to finally enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Jake Schreier attached to direct the first mutant film, the franchise still lacks a clear narrative blueprint. The article argues that the...
AI Video Demand Lags as OpenAI Embeds Sora in ChatGPT
#OpenAI is putting #Sora inside #ChatGPT. Existing data suggests consumer demand for AI video may underwhelm relative to ChatGPT's 920 million weekly chatbot users. For Disney, its licensed 200-plus characters will be available to these audiences under strict conditions that...
Billie Eilish Is in Talks to Star in a Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar' Movie
Billie Eilish is in talks to star as Esther Greenwood in a new film adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s novel The Bell Jar, with Oscar‑winning director Sarah Polley attached to helm the project. The movie would mark Eilish’s first leading role in a feature film,...
Happy Hour by Jennie Kermode
Sam A. Davis’s short‑film "The Singers" has earned an Oscar nomination after a whirlwind festival run and millions of Netflix views. The project casts viral‑video singers from Instagram and TikTok, relies on improvised dialogue, and was shot on 35 mm film...
How The Whitest Kids U’ Know’s Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy
The Whitest Kids U’ Know finally released their animated space comedy *Mars* after a seven‑year gestation that included a major format shift and a tragic loss. Founding member Trevor Moore died in August 2021 when the project was about 60% funded, prompting...
Matt Belloni Predicts Ellison's Plan for New Fox News
I talked to @MattBelloni about Sunday's Oscars, the future of Hollywood, and why he thinks David Ellison wants to build a new Fox News: Excerpts here: https://www.businessinsider.com/oscars-prediction-paramount-ellison-gulf-matt-belloni-peter-kafka-2026-02 Full chat on Channels: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/channels-with-peter-kafka/id1080467174?i=1000754620316
Katarina Zhu Portrays Cam Girl in ‘Bunnylovr’ Trailer
Katarina Zhu Tries Work as a Cam Girl in 'Bunnylovr' Indie Film Trailer https://t.co/5e3MRZFWQn #KatarinaZhu #camgirl #Bunnylovr #Sundance2025 #indiefilm #RachelSennott https://t.co/RfAUmES3B3
‘Michael’ Moves Forward Despite New Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against the Jackson Estate — Early Screening Set for April 22nd
Lionsgate and IMAX confirmed an early screening of the Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* on April 22, ahead of its U.S. premiere on April 24, while a Berlin fan celebration kicks off the international rollout on April 10. The film, directed...
Chalamet’s Oscar Hopes Survive Despite Modest Box Office
1. Was never a lock. 2. Movie didn’t and likely will not get to $100m domestic 3. Still might win.
Oscars Boost Security Amid FBI Iran Drone Warning
#Oscars Increase Security After FBI Warns California Authorities of Possible Iran Drone Threat https://t.co/vhAJz5Jf0Y via @variety
Kate Winslet to Star in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Kate Winslet has been cast as the female lead in Andy Serkis’s upcoming film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*. Production is slated to begin in New Zealand in May 2026 and run through October, with the shoot...
Spidey Sense Hints PHM Collaboration Arriving Next Week
My Spidey sense is tingling 😉 - maybe next week? Looks like the rumor about it being with PHM might be on the money…
Discussed Launching “The Town” On YouTube Video
Had a nice chat with the official @YouTube blog about launching The Town on video. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Zj2sG7EZNv
'The Bride!' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal
In this episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, director Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses her genre‑bending film The Bride, which reimagines the Bride of Frankenstein through a 1930s musical‑film lens while interrogating gender expectations and violence. She explains how she blended IMAX...
Lionsgate Inks First-Look Deal with Brandon Sklenar’s Vista Lane
EXCLU: Following the success of THE HOUSEMAID, Lionsgate is getting in business for the long term with one of its stars as Brandon Sklenar and his Vista Lane banner has signed a first look deal with the studio https://t.co/JCZqVaaTu0
Ellison and Paramount's Decisive Move Reveals Winning Strategy
The one BIG move that will tell us if Ellison and Paramount are playing to win. $PSKY $WBD $AMZN The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 304. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/YJZW8CaF1O
SLASH Signs On As Executive Producer Of 'Black Zombie' Feature Documentary
Guitar legend Slash has signed on as executive producer for the feature documentary “Black Zombie,” which will debut at South by Southwest. The film traces the zombie’s evolution from Haitian Vodou folklore to Hollywood horror, exposing its ties to slavery...
Barry Diller Blames Ten Years of Paramount Mismanagement
Barry Diller says in interview with Graham Bensinger that Paramount was mismanaged for ten years. https://t.co/5f66zaehm7 via @YouTube
Catch RHCP Origin Film at SXSW, Netflix March 20
For anyone heading to SXSW who loves RHCP - this is the screening for you. Fantastic film about their origins and the founding member you probably never heard of. Streaming on Netflix March 20th. https://t.co/OzHfv0CjUr
New Trailer and Poster for British Heist Thriller FUZE
David Mackenzie’s latest film, the British heist thriller “Fuze,” is set for a UK and ROI theatrical release on April 3, 2024. The movie follows a city‑wide evacuation triggered by an unexploded World War II bomb, which a criminal crew exploits to...
Oscars Shifting to YouTube Signals Losing Cultural Leadership
I hate how much I love the #Oscars. But as the #AcademyAwards prepare to move to @YouTube in 2029, it's clear the ceremony has been relegated to following the audience instead of leading it. My latest for @observer: https://t.co/z2hBnBvjdU
Billie Eilish to Star in Focus’s “The Bell Jar” Adaptation
EXCLU with Andreas: Focus Features is landing the package THE BELL JAR with Billie Eilish in talks to star and Sarah Polley directing https://t.co/zYfY2Tdapw
What’s Better Than One Top Oscar Nominee? How About Two?
Warner Bros. Discovery is promoting two Oscar frontrunners, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” The former swept the BAFTAs and won DGA and PGA awards, while the latter set a record with 16 nominations and...
Big‑budget Film Praised, yet Still Under the Radar
They spent a gazillion dollars making this and the reviews seem strong but I don’t feel like the marketing push has gotten the movie into the zeitgeist at all yet: https://t.co/Obnbhrzjz2
Paramount Aims to Challenge Netflix as Daily Streaming Hub
Game of Streams: David Ellison's Plan to Compete with Netflix called Paramount+HBO Paramount wants to be more than a survivor in the streaming wars. It believes it can catapult itself into a daily use streaming platform that can compete head-on...
28 Years Later – The Bone Temple Takes the Number 1 Spot on the Official Film Chart
The Official Film Chart for the week of March 11‑2026 places Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later – The Bone Temple at the top spot, debuting at number 1. The post‑apocalyptic horror sequel follows the franchise’s long‑running infected‑outbreak narrative, delivering intense survival drama and striking visuals. Other franchise entries...
Oscars Producers Tease Conan O’Brien’s 2026 Return
Oscars Producers Preview the 2026 Return of Conan O’Brien, the Fab Five Format, and More https://t.co/QQYNpZ8uGr via @IndieWire
New Trailer and Poster for Curry Barker’s OBSESSION
Writer‑director Curry Barker has unveiled a new trailer and poster for his upcoming supernatural thriller “Obsession.” The film, backed by Universal Studios, follows a lonely young man who discovers a wish‑granting toy that makes his crush fall for him, but...
Oscars Producers Explain Fab Five Tribute and Limited Music Performances
Oscars Producers Reveal ‘Fab Five’ Casting Tribute, Extended In Memoriam and Why Only Two Musical Performances https://t.co/LQuEeldzoX via @variety
Kinoteka 2026
Kinoteka 2026, the UK’s premier Polish Film Festival, opens on 4 February with a centenary retrospective of Andrzej Wajda, spanning six decades of his politically charged work. The programme pairs classic titles such as *Ashes and Diamonds* and *Man of Marble* with...
Sinners Leads with 16 Nominations; One Battle After Another Follows
.@stevepond gives his final predictions for Oscar night: “#Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending race relations tale w the lens of a vampire story, has a record-shattering 16 nominations; #OneBattleAfterAnother, Paul Thomas Anderson’s wild look at revolutionary fervor has 13." https://t.co/wkKai6jgRC
New Trailer for John Carney’s POWER BALLAD, Starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd
John Carney’s latest music‑drama Power Ballad, co‑written with Peter McDonald, has dropped a new trailer featuring Paul Rudd as a washed‑up wedding singer and Nick Jonas as a fading pop star. The film follows their unlikely partnership when Danny turns Rick’s song...
See Lunachicks’ Punk-Rock Origin Story in ‘Pretty Ugly’ Doc Trailer
The new documentary *Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks* premieres on April 24, streaming worldwide and in limited theaters across major U.S. cities. It chronicles the all‑female New York punk band’s formation, raw energy, and the challenges they faced...
Lifetime Announces Two New "Ripped From the Headlines" Films for Spring
Lifetime announced two new true‑crime movies for its spring lineup, expanding its "Ripped from the Headlines" brand. "Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story" will debut on April 4, featuring Nancy Travis, Mike Pniewski and Jake Allyn....
Emerald Cottage Trailer Drops From Filmmaker Jason Brown
Independent filmmaker Jason Brown has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming psychological horror, Emerald Cottage, set in rural England at the end of World War II. The film stars Charlotte Wallis, Sean Kanan and Kitty Sudbery, and follows an undertaker’s assistant...
Check Out the First Wave of Horrors From the 10th Annual Overlook Film Festival, if You Dare
The Overlook Film Festival marks its 10th anniversary in New Orleans, running April 9‑12 with a first‑wave lineup of 47 films—including 21 features and 26 shorts. Highlights feature the opening night film *Obsession*, centerpiece *Leviticus*, and closing night *Hokum*, alongside...
SXSW 2026 Documentaries Preview: Docs to Watch in Texas
SXSW 2026’s documentary lineup showcases a wide spectrum of stories, from Mandy Horvath’s record‑breaking climb in *The Ascent* to the cultural excavation of zombies in *Black Zombie*. The slate also includes a portrait of rock‑critic Robert Christgau in *The Last...
Exclusive Interview With ‘Dead Zero’ Director/Co-Writer Andy Gray and Writer/Actor Lee Alan Donaldson
Andy Gray and Lee Alan Donaldson discuss their horror‑action short Dead Zero, which will premiere at the Southend Film Festival’s Horror Takeover. The film follows an elite mercenary squad confronting illegal experiments and zombie threats in an English research compound. Developed...
Cinema, Meet the Creator Economy
Creator Camp, a digitally native media company, is reshaping film production by converting online creator followings into theatrical audiences. Its debut feature, *Two Sleepy People*, generated 2.5 times its production budget within a week, driven by an organic campaign that...
New Release Review - THE HOME
Mattias Skoglund’s latest horror, The Home, adapts Mats Strandberg’s novel and places terror in a retirement home. The film follows gay son Joel, who returns to clear out his mother’s house after her stroke, only to confront a malevolent spirit...
Ignore the Romance, and Reminders Of Him Actually Has Something to Say About Motherhood
Reminders Of Him, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, arrives in theaters on March 13, 2026, marketed as a romance but centering on a mother’s struggle after prison. Maika Monroe plays Kenna Rowan, a newly released inmate seeking to reconnect with...
New Release Review - HOW TO MAKE A KILLING
John Patton Ford’s second feature, *How to Make a Killing*, reimagines Roy Horniman’s 1907 novel in contemporary New York, starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley and an ensemble cast. The film attempts a black‑comedy crime thriller but falls short on both...
Guneet Monga-Backed Women in Film India Launches Cannes Scholarship for Female Producers
Women in Film India, backed by producer Guneet Monga, has launched a Cannes scholarship for emerging Indian female producers. The program, in partnership with impACT Lab, targets women who have completed at least two short films and are developing their...
This 10/10 Horror Cult Classic Just Gets Better With Age
Jennifer’s Body, the 2009 horror satire written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, was mis‑marketed as a teen drama, obscuring its feminist critique of the male gaze and bodily autonomy. The film’s nuanced portrayal of female friendship and...
Netflix’s Forgotten 2-Part Near-Perfect Series Was Too Expensive To Survive Its $120M Budget
Netflix’s 2016 series *The Get Down* dazzled with Baz Luhrmann’s lavish 1970s hip‑hop aesthetic but was halted after one season due to its staggering $120 million budget. Production hurdles, including a showrunner departure and a reduced episode order, compounded low viewership, making the project...
How Jamie Lee Curtis' Conversation With Nicole Kidman at the Oscars Led to 'Scarpetta'
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that a brief, friendly exchange with Nicole Kidman at the Oscars sparked the idea for the new Prime Video drama *Scarpetta*. The conversation led to a collaboration that also pulled in Ariana DeBose, forming a tight‑knit...
Watch: ‘Cruyff’ Docuseries Unveils The Life & Legacy Of A Soccer Legend
Box to Box, the producers behind *Drive to Survive*, is releasing a four‑part docuseries titled *Cruyff* that chronicles Dutch legend Johan Cruyff’s playing and coaching career. The series leverages unprecedented access to the Cruyff family’s private archives, including never‑seen home movies...