Today's Movies Pulse
Michael biopic shatters box‑office record, tops $932M worldwide
The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has become the highest‑grossing musical biopic ever, earning over $932 million globally and surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody’s $911 million total. The film, written by John Logan and directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as the pop icon and is now available for home viewing.
Gentle Monster (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Austrian director Marie Kreutzer’s latest film, Gentle Monster, has entered the Cannes 2026 main competition. The psychological drama stars Léa Seydoux as celebrated pianist Lucy Hartmann and features Catherine Deneuve in a supporting role. Set in an Alpine town, the story follows Lucy’s emotional denial as her husband faces allegations tied to an online exploitation network. Kreutzer emphasizes subtle tension over procedural thrills, using stark visuals and a sparse piano score to heighten the claustrophobic atmosphere.
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‘The Diary of a Chambermaid’ Review: Radu Jude Dissects Bourgeois Rot Through Formal Mischief and Corrosive Irony [A] Cannes
Radu Jude’s latest Cannes Directors’ Fortnight entry reimagines Octave Mirbeau’s *The Diary of a Chambermaid* as a sharp critique of contemporary migrant labor. The film follows Gianna, a Romanian domestic worker in France, whose daily routines expose the hidden hierarchies...
In The Grey Earns Solid B CinemaScore for R‑action
Audiences have spoken #1 Distributor #BlackBear brought new R-rated actioner #InTheGrey, and most moviegoers had a good time, with #GuRitchie’s new action thriller starring #HenryCavill, #JakeGyllenhaal & #EizaGonzález receiving a B #CinemaScore, ok-ish for R-rated crime thrillers, on par with #Crime101,...
Obsession
Blumhouse’s latest horror entry, *Obsession*, marks director Curry Barker’s feature debut and quickly emerged as a standout of 2026. The film pairs a wish‑granting premise with a tense love‑triangle, driven by a haunting lead performance from Inde Nevarette. Critics praise...
Cannes 2026: Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden' Is a Soulful Masterpiece
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi premiered his third Cannes entry, *All of a Sudden*, a 3‑hour‑20‑minute drama set in Paris that follows a Japanese theater director and a French elder‑care manager confronting mortality and capitalism. Co‑written with Léa Le Dimna and based on...
Queer As Punk (2025) by Yihwen Chen Film Review
Queer As Punk, a 2025 documentary directed by Yihwen Chen, follows the Malaysian punk trio Shh…Diam as they navigate trans, Muslim, and queer identities under a conservative Islamic regime. The film interweaves concert footage, personal narratives, and protest activism, highlighting...
Blaise - Amber Wilkinson - 20330
Blaise, a new French animated feature voiced by Timéo, follows the socially awkward 16‑year‑old protagonist as he navigates family dysfunction and absurdist mishaps. Originating as a single‑panel comic in Fluide Glacial, the character graduated to a TV series before receiving...
‘Decorado’: Stranger Than Fiction But Cute as a Button
Spanish filmmaker Alberto Vázquez’s new animated feature Decorado hits North American theaters on May 15, distributed by GKIDS. The film follows Arnold, an unemployed mouse who suspects his world is a staged set, and spirals into a conspiracy involving a monolithic corporation....
Mel Gibson’s ‘Massive’ Resurrection of the Christ Movies Get Great Update
Lionsgate announced that Mel Gibson’s two‑part sequel, The Resurrection Of The Christ, is nearing the end of production. The films feature a brand‑new cast, with Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus and Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene. Part One is slated for...
Obsession Is Best Enjoyed Knowing This Beforehand
The horror film Obsession has entered U.S. theaters, written, directed and edited by Curry Barker, the creator of Milk & Serial. The ensemble features Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless and Andy Richter. Rather than relying on jump‑scares, the movie builds...
Sony’s Panitch Calls for Cinema‑First Strategy for Japanese IP at Cannes
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch argued at the Cannes Film Market that theatrical windows are essential for building enduring global IP from Japanese titles. Citing Crunchyroll’s 20 million‑plus overseas subscribers and the surprise box‑office success of “Chainsaw Man,”...
Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman's "Incredibly Compelling" British Thriller Has Just Landed on Netflix
The British thriller *Eye in the Sky* starring Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman landed on Netflix UK on 15 May 2024. The 2016 film follows a colonel and a lieutenant general as they grapple with the decision to launch a drone...
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Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni Officially Confirms Star Wars' Big-Screen Future [Exclusive]
Lucasfilm announced that longtime creator Dave Filoni has officially taken over as president, succeeding Kathleen Kennedy. Filoni confirmed he will remain hands‑on, overseeing both live‑action and animation projects, including the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22, 2026. Disney+ series Maul – Shadow Lord...
Who Will Win the Cannes Film Festival Palme D’Or?
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on May 12, 2026 with a competition slate that leans heavily toward European and Asian auteur cinema. A diverse jury led by Park Chan‑wook includes Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgård and Chloé Zhao, making predictions notoriously fickle. Pawel Pawlikowski’s post‑war drama...
Be Careful What You Wish for in 'Obsession,' An Old but Effective Nightmare Retooled for Gen Z
Indie filmmaker Curry Barker’s sophomore horror feature Obsession opened wide on May 15, 2026, following his self‑distributed debut Milk & Serial. The film follows Bear, a twenty‑something who wishes his crush Nikki would love him, only to unleash a violent, possessive nightmare that taps...
Disney Is Banking on Baby Yoda to Revive the Star Wars Franchise
Disney is leveraging the Baby Yoda phenomenon with a multimillion‑dollar merchandising blitz that includes Burger King garlic chicken fries, G‑Shock watches and Bath & Body Works products. The Mandalorian‑inspired film, slated for a May 22 worldwide release, marks the franchise's first...
Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall Bring the Noise in Daniel Roher’s “Tuner”
Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Tuner, debuted in the Spotlight section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows hyper‑sensitive piano tuner Niki (Leo Woodall) who discovers a knack for cracking safes, pulling him into a risky security world. Veteran...
Screen‑Life Heist ‘LifeHack’ Brings Crypto Crime to the Big Screen
‘LifeHack’, a screen‑life thriller that opened in U.S. theaters on May 15, dramatizes a cryptocurrency heist carried out via Discord and crypto wallets. The film’s novel visual style and its focus on digital theft signal that crypto‑related crime is moving...
New Film About Forgers Is ‘Miami Vice’ for the Art-World Crowd
"Forge" is writer‑director Jing Ai Ng’s debut crime thriller set against Miami’s high‑stakes art market. The story follows Chinese‑American siblings Coco and Raymond Zhang as they forge early‑20th‑century landscapes and sell them to a wealthy heir, while FBI agent Emily (Kelly Marie...
Ian McKellen's New Drama Called 'One of 2026's Best Films' Is Now Available to Watch in the UK
Steven Soderbergh’s drama “The Christophers,” starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, has launched in UK cinemas. The film holds a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 138 reviews, with Time naming it one of the year’s best. Critics from The Guardian,...
‘All of a Sudden’ Review: Forget the Title, This Ryusuke Hamaguchi Movie Takes Its Time
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s third Cannes main‑competition entry, “All of a Sudden,” runs 196 minutes, the longest film in the lineup. The drama follows a night‑long conversation between Marie‑Lou, a French nursing‑home director, and Mari, a Japanese theater maker facing terminal cancer,...
Cannes 2026 Video #3: Nagi Notes, Camp Miasma, Werner Herzog
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 opened on May 12, featuring a video segment from RogerEbert.com that spotlighted two standout entries. Koji Fukada’s competition entry “Nagi Notes” impressed with its meditative rhythm, rural cinematography, and a breakout performance by its lead...
‘Sheep in the Box’ First Footage: Palme D’Or Winner Hirokazu Kore-Eda Returns to Cannes with a Sci-Fi Family Drama
Hirokazu Kore-eda returns to Cannes for the eighth time with the sci‑fi family drama “Sheep in the Box,” which premieres on May 16, 2026. The film follows a grieving couple who adopt a humanoid replica of their lost son, blending emotional...
EXCLUSIVE: Jio Studios’ Jyoti Deshpande Says Strong Stories Matter More than Stardom: “A Film Like Stree Can Still Do Great...
Jio Studios’ media chief Jyoti Deshpande told Bollywood Hungama that storytelling now outweighs pure star power in driving box‑office success. She cited the 2018 horror‑comedy Stree, which became a surprise hit despite modest superstar backing, and its even bigger sequel...
Interview: Vincent Garenq • Director of Forsaken - “We Wanted to Make a Film that Reflects France, Featuring Actors From...
Vincent Garenq’s drama *Forsaken* opened Cannes 2026 out of competition, revisiting the 2020 murder of French teacher Samuel Paty. The film uses a tight eleven‑day school setting and restrained visuals to convey the tragedy without graphic gore. Garenq deliberately targeted young...
REPORT: Adelaide Goes to Cannes 2026 - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Australia’s Adelaide Film Festival presented five works‑in‑progress at Cannes’ Marché du Film under the “Adelaide Goes to Cannes” program. The slate includes documentaries on Ecuadorian indigenous resistance and Ukrainian war trauma, plus narrative dramas exploring father‑daughter journeys, survival in the Victorian high country,...
Cannes Premiere ‘Jim Queen’ May Be the Gayest Animated Film Ever Made
‘Jim Queen,’ an adult animated comedy debuting at Cannes, offers a flamboyant, satirical look at Paris’s gay nightlife. Directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athane, the film, eight years in the making, follows gym‑queen influencer Jim as he confronts a...
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
Bandai Namco and Sunrise unveiled a six‑minute prologue movie titled “A Boy with Gundam” as part of the Gundam 50th Anniversary Road to 50 campaign. The short film, released on both English and Japanese YouTube channels, features a cameo by...
Pathé Films on Surviving the New Era: Why the Historic French Studio Is Pivoting to English
Pathé Films, the historic French studio, showcased five titles in the Official Selection at Cannes 2026, underscoring its creative clout. President A. B. warned that shrinking French TV advertising revenues are eroding traditional financing streams. To sustain growth, Pathé is pivoting...
When Will Obsession Get Its Digital & Streaming Release Date?
Obsession opened in U.S. theaters on May 15, 2026 after premiering at TIFF in September 2025. Focus Features, the film’s distributor, usually makes its titles available for digital purchase or rental about 30 days after theatrical debut, putting a likely...
Ken Russell’s Uncensored ‘The Devils’ Debuts in Cannes 2026 After 55 Years
Warner Bros.’ boutique label Clockwork unveiled a 4K director’s edition of Ken Russell’s 1971 film *The Devils* at Cannes 2026, marking the first public screening of the uncensored version in 55 years. The restoration, assembled from the original camera negative,...
EXCLUSIVE: Luminalia Boards World Sales on Sofía Quirós Úbeda’s Sophomore Feature, Silent Birds - Production / Funding - Costa Rica/Argentina/Brazil/Spain/Norway/France
Italian sales agency Luminalia has acquired worldwide sales rights for Silent Birds, the second feature by Costa‑Rican‑Argentinian director Sofía Quirós Úbeda. The film, a co‑production among companies in Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Norway and France, follows an eight‑year‑old boy...
Linden Productions' Riva Marker on Scaling Stage Adaptations and Licensing Strategy
Linden Productions CEO Riva Marker says the company is turning hit stage plays like Aleshea Harris’s “Is God Is” into wider theatrical runs and film adaptations while navigating market timing and licensing hurdles. She emphasizes a “betting” approach on first‑time...
Netflix Is Staffing Up A ‘GenAI-Native Animation Studio’ Called INKubator
Netflix is launching INKubator, a dedicated "GenAI‑native" animation studio aimed at producing AI‑enhanced shorts and eventually feature‑quality content. The initiative follows a wave of job postings for engineers, artists and production leads, signaling a shift from experimental AI tools to...
New James Bond Casting Is "Underway" – but It Shouldn't Be Callum Turner or Jacob Elordi
Amazon MGM Studios announced that the search for the next James Bond is officially underway, moving the conversation from rumor to a formal casting process. While fan speculation has highlighted Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, the article argues that a fresh, unknown...
Michelle Yeoh Joins ‘Nak Muay’ as Executive Producer, Boosting Thai‑UK Action Collaboration
Michelle Yeoh has signed on as executive producer for the Thai Muay Thai drama “Nak Muay,” produced by Disruptive Element Films and funded by the UK Global Screen Fund. The deal was announced at the Cannes Film Market, with pre‑production...
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster and Featurette
Sony Pictures unveiled a new poster and behind‑the‑scenes featurette for the upcoming film "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day." The sequel is set four years after "No Way Home," with Peter Parker living alone after erasing his identity and confronting fresh threats....
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Kartavya’: Netflix India’s New Thriller
Netflix India has launched *Kartavya*, a 1‑hour‑48‑minute rural‑cop thriller starring Saif Ali Khan as police officer Pawan. The film, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and written‑directed by Pulkit, was completed in 2024 but delayed until 2026 due to internal restructuring. It follows...
The Meltdown (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Manuela Martelli’s new drama *The Meltdown* debuted in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, turning a missing‑person mystery into a meditation on memory, silence, and the lingering trauma of Chile’s 1992 transition from Pinochet’s dictatorship. Set in an isolated mountain hotel, the...
Cannes 2026: Nagi Notes, Ashes
At Cannes 2026, Japanese auteur Koji Fukada entered competition for the first time with “Nagi Notes,” a subtle drama set in the remote village of Nagi. The film intertwines art, architecture, and a camera‑obscura motif to examine how characters misread...
Amazon MGM Pays $70 Million for Will Smith Thriller ‘Supermax’
Amazon MGM has secured worldwide rights to the Will Smith‑led action thriller ‘Supermax’ for $70 million, buying the film from Miramax and planning a direct‑to‑Prime Video release. The deal marks a high‑profile investment in original talent‑driven content as streaming platforms vie...
IMAX Unveils Keighley Camera that Enabled Full‑IM
The Keighley camera is now on display at @IMAX HQ. The next-gen camera was first used on the set of Christopher Nolan’s #TheOdyssey and is named in honor of David Keighley, IMAX’s first Chief Quality Officer. This camera allowed Nolan...
Fatherland Tops Screen Daily; Huller's Performance Oscar‑bound
For now, Pawlikowski's Fatherland leads Screen Daily grid, with Farhadi's Parallel Tales in the rear. I'm haunted by Fatherland, and by Sandra Huller's performance. She could win a second actress prize, after Berlin's Rose. 3 poss. Oscar noms: 2 actress,...
Amazon MGM Studios Acquires Film Rights to Caro Claire Burke's Viral Debut 'Yesteryear'
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel 'Yesteryear' has been sold to Amazon MGM Studios for a film adaptation, with Oscar‑winner Anne Hathaway attached as star and producer. The deal, announced in July 2024 before the book’s publication, underscores how viral BookTok...
2026 Marks Horror’s Golden Era Since the ’70s
On @TheBigPic: The past decade has revealed more horror filmmaking talent than any since the 1970s. CR and I dig into why, how the genre is evolving, what's been good in 2026, and our feelings on the rollicking OBSESSION from...
Hamaguchi Countdown: See You in Cannes in 3 Hours
It's Hamaguchi time... See you in the other side of ~3 hours & 20 minutes... #Cannes2026 https://t.co/9K9oXB7QtO
‘Ashes’ Review: Diego Luna Helms a Middling, Meandering Migration Drama
Diego Luna’s fifth directorial effort, Ashes, debuted in Cannes’ Special Screenings section, adapting Brenda Navarro’s novel Ceniza en la boca. The film follows 21‑year‑old Mexican nanny Lucila, played by Anna Diaz, as she navigates life in Madrid and later returns to Mexico. Critics praise...
Cannes 2026: Leah Nelson's 'Tangles' Film Is an Animation Sensation
Leah Nelson’s feature‑directorial debut, "Tangles," premiered at Cannes 2026 and quickly became an animation sensation. The black‑and‑white adaptation of Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel tackles Alzheimer’s disease through a deeply personal, queer‑focused narrative. A star‑studded voice cast—including Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston,...
Ponies Review (Sky)
Sky’s new series “Ponies” follows two inexperienced American wives turned CIA operatives in 1977 Moscow, portrayed by Emilia Clarke and Hayley Lu Richardson. The show blends spy‑thriller tension with dark comedy, using a volatile power‑play narrative that examines gender, status and surveillance....
We Are Aliens - Edin Custo - 20329
Japanese animator Kohei Kadowaki’s debut feature We Are Aliens uses rotoscoping to deliver hyper‑realistic movement while telling a bleak coming‑of‑age tale. The film follows classmates Tsubasa and Gyotaro as childhood misunderstandings spiral into bullying and lasting alienation. Its visual style...