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.
Dates Set for 39th Tokyo International Film Festival and TIFFCOM 2026
Tokyo International Film Festival announced its 39th edition dates: October 26–November 4, 2026. The accompanying TIFFCOM market will run October 28–30. Venues remain in central Tokyo districts, with the call for entries opening on April 7. Organizers emphasize the festival’s mission to showcase Tokyo cinema globally.
Project Hail Mary Blends Friendship, Spectacle, and Spielberg‑style Adventure
Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s #ProjectHailMary is a terrific space adventure that’s as much about saving the world as it is about being a good friend. Big classic Spielberg vibes in the way it blends spectacle, humor, heart and pure...
Doc ‘More Than One Child’ Available Digitally March 10 From BayView
BayView Entertainment will launch the documentary *More Than One Child* digitally on March 10, 2026. Directed by 49‑time award‑winning Vinit Parmar, the film follows three siblings from an illegal Chinese migrant family who were separated at birth to evade the One‑Child Policy....
Kino Lorber Sets March 24 Release Date for Attenborough Classic ‘A Bridge Too Far’ in 4K + Blu-Ray Combo Pack
Kino Lorber announced a March 24, 2026 release of Richard Attenborough’s 1977 war epic A Bridge Too Far in a 4K Ultra HD + Blu‑ray combo pack. The 4K disc features a new HDR/Dolby Vision master derived from a 4K scan of the original 35 mm negative on...
Gus Van Sant: ‘My Assistant Wanted to Erect a Statue of Luigi Mangione. My Generation Thought: This Is Murder’
Veteran auteur Gus Van Sant is back with the thriller “Dead Man’s Wire,” a dramatization of the 1977 Indiana hostage standoff that made headlines for its 63‑hour live broadcast. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, Colman Domingo as the DJ, and features an...
The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) by Jeo Baby FIlm Review
Jeo Baby’s “The Great Indian Kitchen” uses a minimalist narrative to spotlight the relentless domestic labor and patriarchal constraints faced by Indian women. By keeping characters unnamed, the film transforms a single household into a universal critique of gendered expectations,...
Sydney Finally Has a Cinémathèque – What Took so Long?
After more than two decades of proposals, the Art Gallery of New South Wales officially opened the Sydney Cinémathèque on 7 March, providing the city with a permanent home for curated repertory cinema. The gallery’s film program, already serving as an...
Oscar’s Theater Rule Contradicts Remote Voting Practice
"Simply, if a movie has to play in a movie theater to qualify for Oscar consideration, but Academy voters do not have to spend a single second inside a movie theater to vote fully for Oscar, the claim...
Official Trailer for Iron Winter
An official trailer for the upcoming film "Iron Winter" has been released, depicting two young Mongolian horse herders battling severe winter conditions in the Tsakhir Valley of Arkhangai province. The visual narrative emphasizes the struggle to safeguard an ancient tradition...
Oscar Rule Bars Pre‑Vote Private Events Funding
"Prior to the end of the final voting period, private Oscar-related events and gatherings may not be funded, organized, or endorsed in any capacity by motion picture companies." Unenforced Academy Rule
Elijah Wood Confirms Return for New Lord of the Rings Movie: 'I Wouldn't Want Anybody Else as Frodo'
Elijah Wood has confirmed he will reprise Frodo Baggins in a new Lord of the Rings feature titled *The Hunt for Gollum*. The film, directed by Andy Serkis, is set between the Hobbit prequels and the original trilogy and is scheduled...
Kurup (2021) by Srinath Rajendran Film Review
Kurup, a 2021 Malayalam biographical crime thriller directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, dramatizes the notorious Sukumara Kurup case. The film, shot over five years across Kerala, Mumbai, Dubai and other locations, debuted on November 12, 2021...
‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Gets Final Update After Scrapped Theatrical Release
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, an animated continuation of the Avatar franchise, will debut on October 9 2026 via Paramount+ rather than a theatrical run. Co‑directors Lauren Montgomery and William Mata confirmed the film has finished production, and original creators...
The BFI and the British Consulate-General Los Angeles Celebrates the 2026 Oscars
The British Film Institute and the UK Consulate in Los Angeles are celebrating a record‑breaking Oscars season, with five Best Picture nominees and 40 total nominations linked to British productions or co‑productions. Highlights include *Hamnet*, *Sinners* and *Frankenstein*, which feature...
Psalms Of The People - Jennie Kermode - 20234
‘Psalms Of The People’ is a documentary that follows sound‑designer Rob McNeacail as he explores Gaelic psalm singing across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. The film captures intimate moments in a care community for adults with learning disabilities, visits a...
Cameron Diaz & Stephen Merchant Rom-Com At Amazon MGM Studios Adds Four To Cast
Amazon MGM Studios announced that four actors—Fabrizio Guido, Lisa Gilroy, Myra Lucretia Taylor, and Dustin Ybarra—have joined the untitled romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant. Merchant also directs and co‑writes the film with John Butler, while producers include...
Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers
Daniel Battsek, newly appointed head of Film at Lincoln Center, is spearheading the "Rendez‑Vous With French Cinema" showcase to draw younger U.S. audiences to French and other foreign‑language films. The program features contemporary titles from directors like François Ozon, Arnaud...
Finding Light Again: Bloom’s Journey Through Depression
Bloom – a touching animated short film about depression and what it takes to recover the light of being https://t.co/FgD7NGou4t
Celebrating the Rise of Outstanding Women Filmmakers
So many great filmmakers out there: Mia Hansen-Løve, Marielle Heller, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chadha, Coralie Fargeat, Rose Glass, Julia Ducournau, Nora Fingscheidt, Nia DaCosta, Niki Caro, Sarah Polley, Alice Rohrwacher, Céline Sciamma, Jennifer Kent, Kelly Reichardt, and on & on.
The Art Of Storytelling: How Short Films Capture Our Imagination
Short films have surged in popularity as a concise medium that delivers powerful storytelling within minutes, compelling creators to master brevity and visual narrative. Iconic works like *Paperman* and *Stutterer* demonstrate how minimal dialogue can evoke deep emotions and spark...
The Testament of Ann Lee Director on Turning Hymns Into Amanda Seyfried Musical Numbers | Interview
Director Mona Fastvold discusses her new historical musical drama "The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Academy Award‑nominee Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker founder Ann Lee. The film reimagines more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns as fully choreographed musical numbers,...
Donald Glover Cast as Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Donald Glover has been cast as the voice of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to the 2023 Mario Bros. film. The trailer, released alongside the casting news, highlights vibrant action sequences but offers little plot...
$100 Million-Backed Global Film Studio Planned for Greater Sydney
The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
Bury The Devil Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....
Avengers: Doomsday Star Says MCU Movie Won’t Be a Cameo Fest
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo brothers, is in post‑production and slated for a December 18, 2026 theatrical release, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars in December 2027. Four teaser trailers have highlighted returning icons such as Steve Rogers,...
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound by Tomorowo Taguchi Trailer
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound, directed by Tomorowo Taguchi and written by Kankuro Kudo, dramatizes the birth of Japan’s first home‑grown punk‑rock movement, the Tokyo Rockers, based on photographer Yuichi Jibiki’s memoir. The film follows Jibiki’s 1978 journey from...
Butterfly and Retirement Plan Vie for Oscar Nod
Final Oscar Predictions: Animated Short — An Open Category With ‘Butterfly’ and ‘Retirement Plan’ Seeking Academy Recognition https://t.co/xKB8Iq9O0L via @variety
Heist Movie Lifehack Trailer Stars Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, & More
Triple Media Film and Iconic Events Releasing dropped the official trailer for Lifehack, a screen‑life thriller starring Georgie Farmer and Yasmin Finney. The film, which debuted at SXSW 2025, follows four gamers‑turned‑hackers as they breach a billionaire’s cryptocurrency wallet using...
Dennis Quaid's Weird '80s Sci-Fi Horror Movie Has Major Similarities To Inception
Dreamscape, the 1984 sci‑fi horror film starring Dennis Quaid, revisits the concept of infiltrating people’s dreams—a premise that predates Christopher Nolan’s Inception by two decades. The movie follows psychic Alex Gardner as he battles a government plot to assassinate the...
The Convenience Store Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
The Japanese horror game *The Convenience Store* received its cinematic debut at Glasgow Frightfest, where director Jiro Nagae delivered a faithful yet amplified adaptation. The film preserves the game’s minimalist, dream‑like atmosphere while injecting a more aggressive third‑act psychological terror....
Hoppers’ Streaming Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
Disney‑Pixar’s new animated feature Hoppers opened theatrically on March 6 2026 and is projected to reach digital platforms within weeks. Based on Disney’s recent release cadence, the film should appear on PVOD services such as Prime Video and Apple TV in May...
Predicting Oscar Winner: ‘All the Empty Rooms’ vs Rivals
Final Oscar Predictions: Documentary Short — Can ‘All the Empty Rooms’ Hold Off ‘The Devil Is Busy’ and ‘Children No More’? https://t.co/rZaRJsBOtX via @variety #Oscars
Celebrating Favorite Genres with Beloved Friends at Saturn Awards
Got to celebrate some of my favorite genres with some of my favorite people. #saturnawards https://t.co/we9hMmZjjQ
Rambo Prequel Movie Update Is What Sylvester Stallone Fans Want to Hear
Lionsgate is moving forward with the sixth Rambo installment, titled John Rambo, directed by Jalmari Helander and starring Noah Centineo as the young titular character. Production is currently underway, and Sylvester Stallone announced via Instagram that he will serve as...
GKIDS Joins CinemaCon State of Industry, Previews Godzilla
NEW: As #CinemaCon takes shape, GKIDS has been added to the Tuesday April 14th “State of the Industry” presentation. Director Takashi Yamazaki will take the stage to preview #GodzillaMinusZero, due in theaters this November. Meanwhile, Neon will later close out...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Returns as Conan in King Conan
True news: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as Conan the Barbarian, baby, and is teaming with Christopher McQuarrie, the filmmaker behind the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies, for the endeavor, titled KING CONAN. https://t.co/yl94annuX7
Harry Potter HBO Series Set Photos Reveal Diagon Alley (Including Gringotts)
HBO is developing a Harry Potter television series slated for a 2027 debut, with each season adapting one of J.K. Rowling’s novels. Recent Apple‑Maps drone footage reveals brand‑new Diagon Alley and Gringotts sets, confirming that the production is building its...
Two People Exchanging Saliva vs Netflix’s The Singers Oscar
Final Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short — Is ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ the Film to Beat or Could Netflix’s ‘The Singers’ Upset? https://t.co/ViVHRJYtom via @variety #Oscars
Mike Flanagan Will Be Scaring the Hell Out of Amazon MGM for Years to Come
Mike Flanagan has inked an exclusive overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios to develop original series, kicking off with a reimagined adaptation of Stephen King’s *Carrie* and a new version of *The Exorcist*. The agreement follows his departure from Netflix,...
Japanese Papercraft Short ‘Light Hole’ Dazzles Viewers
Watch: Handmade Papercraft Animated Short 'Light Hole' from Japan https://t.co/KHFqnsNosa #Kodansha #animation #shortfilm #papercraft #LightHole https://t.co/R26TdEkEa6
Watch: Handmade Papercraft Animated Short 'Light Hole' From Japan
Kodansha Ltd. unveiled a two‑minute handmade papercraft short titled “Light Hole,” blending live‑action footage with stop‑motion animation. The film showcases characters from more than 100 of the publisher’s manga titles, including Akira, Attack on Titan, and Ghost in the Shell. Directed...
Average Friends Teams with Bill Plympton on ‘U Know I Luv U’ Short
Indie pop duo Average Friends announced a partnership with two‑time Oscar‑nominated animator Bill Plympton to create an original animated short titled "u know i luv u." The collaboration, currently in the story‑boarding phase, will feature the band's music woven into...
Official Trailer Drops for Mortician Horror “Broken Bird”
Official Trailer for 'Broken Bird' Mortician Horror with Rebecca Calder https://t.co/0kovTrbs4g #horror #RebeccaCalder #JamesFleet #BrokenBird https://t.co/aMP188iliq
Official Trailer for 'Broken Bird' Mortician Horror with Rebecca Calder
Cataylst Studios released the official trailer for "Broken Bird", a gothic horror thriller set for a U.S. theatrical launch on April 24, 2026. The film follows Sybil Carmichael, a poetic mortician portrayed by Rebecca Calder, whose grief‑driven search for connection...
Latina Voices Lead Indie Film ‘Valentina’ Narrative
‘You Have to Kill Every Single Time’: Jessica Alba, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Tatti Ribeiro on the Indie Film ‘Valentina’ and Latina Storytelling https://t.co/Jil5A5Cupi via @variety
Thirty Years Later, Fargo Remains the Best and Most Beguiling Coen Bros Movie
On the 30th anniversary of its 1996 release, critics reaffirm that Fargo remains the Coen brothers’ most celebrated and compelling film. The article highlights the movie’s blend of dark violence and “Minnesota Nice,” underscored by Frances McDormand’s iconic Marge Gunderson...
Juno Temple on Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and Following Sam Rockwell Into the AI Apocalypse: Podcast
Juno Temple recently discussed starring in the upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, directed by Gore Verbinski and headlined by Sam Rockwell. The film follows a rag‑tag group of diner patrons recruited by a mysterious time traveler...
Entertainment Over Aesthetics: Choosing Buddy‑Cop Vibes
Maybe this is a controversial take, but I am always more concerned with how entertaining and enjoyable a show or film is versus how much of the color green is present in someone's costume. #Lanterns is giving dusty buddy-cop vibes,...
Will Avatar 4 Happen? James Cameron Provides Update After Box Office Uncertainty
James Cameron told fans that Avatar 4 is "very likely" to happen, but Disney has not yet given the official green light. The third installment, Avatar: Fire & Ash, earned just under $1.5 billion, sparking concerns about the franchise’s profitability. Cameron indicated that audience...