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The sci‑fi thriller from Spielberg is described as a flawed yet entertaining ride, while its Rotten Tomatoes rating has exceeded fan expectations. The film’s reception highlights both its narrative shortcomings and its unexpected critical approval.
Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch For
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with a noticeably lighter Hollywood footprint, featuring fewer English‑language titles and no major summer blockbusters. Festival director Thierry Frémaux bolstered the program with a surprise anniversary screening of the original *The Fast and the Furious*, attended by Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. The competition jury now includes Demi Moore and Stellan Skarsgård, while auteur-driven works from Pedro Almodóvar and Asghar Farhadi dominate the lineup. Oscar eligibility rule changes are also being watched for their potential sway over the Palme d’Or decision.
‘Treats Its Audience Like Adults’: Why Moneyball Is My Feelgood Movie
Moneyball, the 2011 film starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, is praised for treating its audience like adults by blending data‑driven baseball strategy with human drama. The screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian translates Michael Lewis’s complex sabermetrics into...
Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce & Hannah Waddingham To Lead San Francisco-Set Crime-Thriller ‘The Teller’ — Cannes Market
Oscar‑nominee Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce and Emmy‑winner Hannah Waddingham have been attached to the San Francisco‑set crime thriller “The Teller.” The film is Ben Ripley’s feature‑directorial debut, written by him and pitched as a blend of The Usual Suspects and The Town. Altitude will manage international sales at Cannes, while...
‘Parallel Tales’ & ‘All Of A Sudden’ EPs Launch Boutique Film Financier Saudade Ink
Mike Downey and Istanbul‑based Emir Külal Haznevi have launched Saudade Ink, a boutique film‑financing fund focused on arthouse cinema. The fund, backed by private investors from Turkey and the Middle East, will allocate up to €2 million ($2.3 m) per year for...
Gaza Filmmakers Slam BBC After Shelved Documentary Wins Bafta
The BBC‑commissioned documentary "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack" was shelved by the broadcaster over impartiality concerns, later aired by Channel 4, and won the BAFTA TV Award for Current Affairs. At the ceremony, producers Ben de Pear and journalist Ramita Navai publicly criticized the...
‘Project Hail Mary’ Arrives On Streaming This Week As Film Tops $655 Million At Box Office
Ryan Gosling’s sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* will hit premium video‑on‑demand on May 12 after a strong theatrical run that has amassed $655.7 million worldwide. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and adapted from Andy Weir’s novel, is the...
‘The Sheep Detectives’ Delivers Hugh Jackman's Biggest Non‑Marvel Opening in 11 Years
Hugh Jackman’s latest comedy, The Sheep Detectives, opened to a projected $14.9 million domestic box‑office total, marking his biggest non‑Marvel debut in over a decade. The figure surpasses the opening weekends of The Greatest Showman and Song Sung Blue, highlighting a renewed...
Pulsing Brain, Twitching Tentacles: How Invaders From Mars Supercharged the Alien Invasion Movie
The British Film Institute has released a fully restored 4K UHD and Blu‑ray edition of William Cameron Menzies’s 1953 sci‑fi classic *Invaders from Mars*. The film, a Cold‑War allegory that equated the red planet with Soviet menace, pioneered striking production...
Critics' Scores Rarely Influence Opening Weekend Box Office
"For the record, before I go, I will say yet again… I do not believe that RT scores or CinemaScore or film critics in general or even word of mouth have a significant effect on the opening weekend...
‘Faces Of Death’ Arrives On Streaming This Week After Quick Demise At Box Office
Independent horror thriller "Faces of Death" opened on April 10, starring Barbie Ferreira as a TikTok‑style content moderator. The film earned $2.6 million domestically against a $7.4 million production budget, seeing its theater count shrink from 1,600 to 50 in three weeks. After...
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The Yeti, a new creature feature starring genre veterans Jim Cummings and William Sadler, attempts to fuse graphic horror, dark comedy, and character drama. Reviewers praise its practical effects and Brittany Allen’s performance, but criticize the film’s uneven tone and...
"Have You Said Too Much?": Pedro Pascal Drops Star Wars 'Spoiler' Ahead of The Mandalorian & Grogu
Pedro Pascal unintentionally revealed that the upcoming film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" will feature the Hutt family, confirming rumors of a Jabba‑related storyline. The movie, directed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as...
Director Talk Heats up for DC’s Deathstroke and Bane Movie
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios are moving closer to green‑lighting a team‑up film starring supervillains Deathstroke and Bane. Deadline reports comedy director Greg Mottola, who helmed episodes of James Gunn’s Peacemaker, is the front‑runner for the director’s chair,...
Want More Like ‘Rooster’? Prime Video’s 8-Part Comedy Is a Masterpiece From Start to Finish
Prime Video’s eight‑episode drama *Lucky Hank* starring Bob Odenkirk earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating but was cancelled after one season. The series adapts a novel about a jaded literature professor, using sitcom‑style storytelling to make the world of academia...
Warner Bros Secures $57 Million Settlement From Village Roadshow Over ‘Matrix Resurrections’
Warner Bros Discovery has obtained a $57 million settlement from Village Roadshow, which relinquishes its stake in the 2021 film ‘The Matrix Resurrections.’ The payment resolves a multi‑year dispute that began when the Australian co‑financier failed to meet its financing obligations...
Mario, Michael & Mary Catapult Global Box Office to $2.63bn in April
April’s global box office reached $2.48 billion, the second‑highest April since 2019, driven largely by three titles – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," and the hold‑over Project Hail Mary. International markets (excluding China) supplied $1.6 billion, 62%...
Mine Is Still Bigger Than Yours (The Giant Behemoth, Reptilicus And Yongary On The Rampage)
Steven G. Farrell revisits three lesser‑known kaiju titles—The Giant Behemoth (1959), Reptilicus (1962) and Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967)—after trimming his original 6,500‑word essay. He outlines each film’s plot, production quirks, and box‑office failures, noting the British, Danish‑American, and...
Tone Glow Presents "My Heart Falls at Daybreak: Films by Parine Jaddo"
Tone Glow is hosting a special screening titled “My Heart Falls at Daybreak” on May 16 at Chicago’s Eyewash Station microcinema. The event showcases the complete short‑film trilogy of Iraqi‑Lebanese director Parine Jaddo—Atash (1995), Aisha (1999) and Teyh (2002)—for a...
Can TROPFEST Reclaim Its Place in Australian Film?
Tropfest, Australia’s flagship short‑film festival, returns after a six‑year hiatus, highlighted in an ABC Australian Story episode titled “The Hustler.” The documentary follows founder John Polson, whose troubled youth was redirected by acting, and charts the festival’s rise from a Sydney...
An Arnold Schwarzenegger '90s Flop Bought Ad Space On The Space Shuttle's Exterior
In 1993 Columbia Pictures tried to plaster Arnold Schwarzenegger’s *Last Action Hero* on a NASA shuttle as a paid advertisement, tying the stunt to the film’s meta‑premise of crossing worlds. The plan was announced alongside a $20 million Burger King tie‑in and a...
'The Punisher: One Last Kill' Has My Attention
Marvel is releasing a one‑off special titled "The Punisher: One Last Kill" on Disney+ on May 12, 2026. The film brings Jon Bernthal back as Frank Castle and even credits him as a writer, promising a deeper psychological look at...
SENDER: A Bold, Intentionally Messy & Promising Debut
Russell Goldman's feature debut *Sender* thrusts viewers into a disorienting psychological thriller that refuses to smooth its jagged edges. The film follows Julia, played by Britt Lower, as anonymous packages trigger a spiral of paranoia, while a cast that includes...
Marvel Boss Explains Robert Downey Jr's MCU Return: "We Can Do Whatever the Heck We Want"
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, headlining the upcoming Avengers installments *Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*. The casting leverages Downey’s recent Oscar‑season buzz from *Oppenheimer* and the studio’s...
Viral Hit by Hideki Takeuchi Trailer
Netflix is debuting the Japanese live‑action series "Viral Hit" worldwide on June 11, 2026. The show adapts the popular webtoon by Taejun Park and Kim Junghyun and follows high‑schooler Kota Shimura, who turns to livestreamed street fights to escape bullying and poverty....
Here Comes Cannes
From May 14‑25, 2026, the Cannes Film Festival will host a two‑week showcase of the year’s most anticipated films. The iconic Riviera event, now in its 78th edition, will feature a parade of red‑carpet premieres and industry screenings. Unlike previous years,...
Rudolph and Gabrielle Reunite as Kitana, Jade
Was quite hyped to see Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle reunite on screen in Mortal Kombat II after doing The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina together — no doubt you can feel that history in Kitana & Jade.
Yeong-Ja’s Heydays (1975) by Kim Ho-Sun Film Review
"Yeong‑ja’s Heydays" (1975) became a cultural phenomenon, drawing roughly 360,000 viewers and even surpassing the Hollywood hit "The Sting" at the Korean box office. The melodrama follows Yeong‑ja and Chang‑soo, whose lives are shattered by poverty, sexual violence, disability, and...
Weekend Box Office: 'Mortal Kombat II' Opens, At Least Domestically, Like A Breakout Sequel
Warner Bros. and New Line’s Mortal Kombat II opened with a $40 million domestic weekend, finishing second behind The Devil Wears Prada 2. The debut nearly doubles the original’s $23.3 million opening and matches its total $42.33 million gross, marking a breakout sequel performance. Competing...
Affection Director BT Meza Explains Why Horror Movie’s Big Twist Happens Early
Director BT Meza sat down with ComingSoon to promote his debut horror feature "Affection," now playing in select theaters. The film follows Ellie, who suffers a memory‑reset condition, and reveals its major twist just 40 minutes in, allowing the story...
Go Spiritual Teams Up with ‘Keval Saat Din’ as Official Spiritual Partner
Go Spiritual has signed on as the official spiritual partner for the upcoming inspirational film ‘Keval Saat Din’, produced by Junifilms and streamed on Shortfundly OTT. The alliance aims to blend emotional drama with teachings from Swami Vivekananda and Paramahansa...
Werner Herzog Turns Down Cannes Invite for ‘Bucking Fastard’ After Competition Snub
Werner Herzog’s upcoming film ‘Bucking Fastard’ has declined an official selection invitation from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival after the festival refused to place it in competition. The move underscores the director’s insistence on a competitive slot to secure awards...
Steven Spielberg's Favorite Tom Hardy Performance Is Also The Actor's Most Underrated
Director Steven Spielberg revealed his favorite Tom Hardy performance is the actor’s turn as Jewish gangster Alfie Solomons in the TV series “Peaky Blinders.” Hardy’s portrayal—marked by a distinctive voice, intense eyes, and physical swagger—has earned praise for stealing scenes opposite...
Netflix's New Crime Thriller Does Revenge Better Than 'Reacher' -- and Denzel
Netflix’s limited series "Man on Fire" has quickly become a breakout hit, logging 11 million views in its first four days. The adaptation shifts the story from the 2004 film’s Mexico City backdrop to Brazil, using Rio’s favelas and urban landscapes...
Gundam Hathaway Sequel Review: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Might Be the Best Gundam Movie in Years
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe arrives five years after its predecessor, continuing the saga of Hathaway Noa as he fully embraces his Mafty rebel identity. Directed by Shukou Murase and produced by Sunrise, the sequel deepens political...
Here Is Everything Coming to and Leaving Plex in May 2026
Plex is bolstering its free, ad‑supported catalog in May 2026 with more than 80 new titles, ranging from indie darlings like *First Cow* and *Tangerine* to mainstream hits such as *Past Lives* and *Hereditary*. The platform continues its A24‑style curation,...
Project Hail Mary Beats Pegasus3, Becomes
#ProjectHailMary crossed the 650M mark, beating #Pegasus3’s 649.9M run as #2 highest grossing film of 2026 at Global #BoxOffice, after grossing STELLAR 3.8M on 8th weekend overseas, just a -48.6% drop, despite losing all PLF, hitting a 328M intl. cume over...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Propelled to Top of US Box Office for Second Weekend with Help of Mother’s Day
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office for its second weekend, pulling in $14.9 million on Saturday and on track for a $41 million weekend. The sequel’s domestic total is nearing $141 million after two weeks, outpacing...
Mortal Kombat II Sets Franchise Record Despite Missed Projections
#MortalKombatII was slaughtered overseas by a combo FATALITY from #TheDevilWearsPrada2 & #MICHAEL, coming way below projections - but still a record debut for #MortalKombat franchise at Global #BoxOffice - after #MortalKombat2 grossed 23M 5-day opening over 71 intl markets. Allied to...
People Debate Casting Despite Source Confirming Roles Unverified
What I love about Twitter is all the people retweeting this post talking about the ridiculous casting when, in the source itself, it says the roles are unconfirmed.
Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir's Favorite Scenes From The Movie Make So Much Sense
Project Hail Mary’s theatrical run has become a box‑office phenomenon, out‑grossing other sci‑fi releases and posting multi‑million‑dollar weeks in the United States. Author Andy Weir visited the set, approved the adaptation, and used the production to insert a secret subplot...
DGA Negotiations Target Jobs, AI, and Healthcare
DGA Set to Begin Negotiations on Jobs, AI and — What Else? — Healthcare https://t.co/ZIyDylnEpZ via @variety
Disney Hits $2B Global Box Office, First Studio
#Disney becomes the first studio to cross the $2B global box office mark in 2026. $DIS
Ryan Reynolds’ Beloved Show & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu’s May 11‑17 slate rolls out a mix of new seasons, specials, and full‑series drops, highlighted by the two‑episode debut of Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 on May 14. The platform also launches Lisa Ann Walter’s first stand‑up special, It Was An Accident,...
Mario Film Dominates 2026 Box Office, Hail Mary Trails
Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie🇺🇸 $941.2M #ProjectHailMary 🇺🇸$655.8M #Pegasus3🇨🇳$649.9M #MICHAEL🇺🇸$577.4M #TheDevilWearsPrada2🇺🇸$433.2M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$380.5M #WutheringHeights🇺🇸$241.7M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$215.4M #Scream7🇺🇸$213.8M #ScareOut🇨🇳$200.3M
ADA Implications Loom Over Paramount‑Warner Merger
This is an interesting piece on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Paramount-Warner merger. https://t.co/PnoQm3eVuk
Vijay-Starrer Jana Nayagan Expected to Release in Two Weeks: Producer Venkat K Narayan
Tamil star Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan is set to release in about two weeks, producer Venkat K Narayana confirmed. The movie is undergoing final certification with the CBFC after a recent illegal leak that led to arrests. Directed by H...
Theaters Surge 88% YoY with $30M+ Hits
Theaters are in a GREAT place right now as this weekend was an astounding +88% higher than one year ago with PRADA, MORTAL KOMBAT & MICHAEL all at $30M+ The first two $40M+ And summer hasn’t even really kicked in https://t.co/tRjwICFwCe
New Jason Momoa Adventure Show & More HBO Max Releases This Week
HBO Max’s weekly slate for May 11‑17 adds 13 new series and films, highlighted by the debut of Jason Momoa’s adventure docuseries "On The Roam" Season 2 on May 14. The six‑episode series follows Momoa as he honors the people and passions that...
First Trailer for 'Nostalgia for the Future' Doc Examining Chris Marker
Belgian visual artist Brecht Debackere has released the first trailer for his documentary "Nostalgia for the Future," set to debut in the Cannes Classics section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film, narrated in English by Charlotte Rampling, delves...
New Yellowstone Series & More Paramount+ Releases This Week
Paramount+ is expanding the Yellowstone franchise with Dutton Ranch, a nine‑episode sequel premiering May 15 that follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they relocate to a Texas ranch. The platform also revives Tyler Perry’s Zatima for Season 4B on May 12,...