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Jennifer’s Body Reclaimed as Feminist Horror Classic
Collider notes that the 2009 horror satire was mis‑marketed as a teen drama, hiding its critique of the male gaze and bodily autonomy. The mis‑positioning contributed to a weak box‑office run and unfair comparisons to Twilight, but streaming has revived appreciation for its nuanced take on female friendship and sexuality.
News•Mar 10, 2026
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 UK talent across directing, casting, scoring and design. A pre‑Oscars British Film Reception will be held on March 13 in Los Angeles, hosted by BFI CEO Ben Roberts and Consul General Paul Rennie. The event underscores the UK’s expanding influence on the global awards circuit.
By Sight & Sound (BFI)
Blog•Mar 10, 2026
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...
By Eye For Film
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Deadline
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Variety
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Maria Popova
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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.
By Alex Billington
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By BRWC (Battle Royale With Cheese)
News•Mar 9, 2026
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,...
By ComingSoon.net
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Consequence – Film
News•Mar 9, 2026
$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...
By Rolling Stone Australia
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
‘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...
By What’s on Netflix
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
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....
By The People’s Movies
News•Mar 9, 2026
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,...
By ComingSoon.net
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Asian Movie Pulse
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By ComingSoon.net
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By /Film (Slashfilm)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
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....
By The People’s Movies
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By ComingSoon.net
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Clayton Davis
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Perri Nemiroff
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By ComingSoon.net
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Erik Davis
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Borys Kit
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By /Film (Slashfilm)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 9, 2026
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,...
By The A.V. Club
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Alex Billington
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By FirstShowing.net
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Animation World Network (AWN)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Alex Billington
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By FirstShowing.net
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Den of Geek (Movies)
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By Consequence – Film
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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,...
By Erik Davis
News•Mar 9, 2026
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...
By /Film (Slashfilm)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The 2025 Saturn Award Winners
The 53rd Saturn Awards announced winners across film, television and home media, with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash sweeping multiple categories including Best Science Fiction Film, Direction, Screenwriting, Visual Effects and Music. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning secured...
By Next Best Picture
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Ballot Reveals Industry Insiders Also Hold Voting Power
I found this ballot horrifying. It's a reminder that the producers, publicists, executives, members at large and agents also vote. Not just artists.
By Anne Thompson
News•Mar 9, 2026
Elijah Wood Doesn’t Want Anyone Else Playing Frodo “As Long as I’m Alive and Able”
Elijah Wood told the London Times he would not allow anyone else to play Frodo while he’s alive, echoing Ian McKellen’s earlier sentiment. He hinted at a possible reunion of the original Lord of the Rings cast for the upcoming film...
By Consequence – Film
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Grace Van Dien & Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson Lead 'Silver Star' Trailer
Grace Van Dien & Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson in 'Silver Star' Film Trailer https://t.co/95ePZhwOLK #SilverStar #GraceVanDien #TroyLeighAnneJohnson #roadtrip https://t.co/Hodtje0Ya3
By Alex Billington
News•Mar 9, 2026
Grace Van Dien & Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson in 'Silver Star' Film Trailer
Indie crime thriller *Silver Star* unveiled its official trailer, announcing a U.S. direct‑to‑VOD launch on March 31, 2026. The film is the second feature from directors Ruben Amar and Lola Bessis, who previously co‑directed *Swim Little Fish Swim*. It follows Billie, a...
By FirstShowing.net
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Glenn Powel, Jessica Henwick, Zach Woods & Topher Grace on How To Make A Killing
How to Make a Killing reimagines the 1949 British caper Kind Hearts and Coronets for a modern audience, blending dark comedy with a satirical look at wealth and privilege. Directed by John Patton Ford—known for the gritty thriller Emily the...
By HeyUGuys
News•Mar 9, 2026
Parrot, Radial Partner for Content Valuation
Parrot Analytics and Radial Entertainment have forged a multi‑year partnership to embed Parrot’s global, cross‑platform audience demand index into Radial’s content valuation, programming, and growth strategy. The deal gives Radial, which manages a library of over 70,000 movies and TV...
By Media Play News
News•Mar 9, 2026
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” Immerses You in the High Stakes of Emotional Burnout
Mary Bronstein’s sophomore feature *If I Had Legs I’d Kick You* debuted in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s Premieres section, starring Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien. The film immerses viewers in the anxiety‑filled mind of a mother battling emotional burnout,...
By Sundance Institute – News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Classic '90s Crime Thriller That's "Captivating to the Last Minute" Is Now Trending on Netflix
Netflix has added the 1999 legal thriller *Double Jeopardy* to its catalog, and the film quickly rose to the seventh spot on the platform’s trending chart. The movie follows Ashley Judd’s character, Libby Parsons, a woman wrongfully imprisoned for her husband’s...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
News•Mar 9, 2026
How To Watch Sam Rockwell's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die At Home
Director Gore Verbinski returns after a decade with the sci‑fi comedy "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," starring Sam Rockwell as a future man battling an AI apocalypse. The film satirizes generative AI’s cultural impact while delivering high‑end visual effects...
By /Film (Slashfilm)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Official Trailer for 'Mile End Kicks' - Barbie Ferreira Heads to Montreal
Sumerian released the first official trailer for Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature, Mile End Kicks, a Canadian coming‑of‑age comedy set in Montreal’s 2011 indie‑music scene. The film stars Barbie Ferreira as Grace Pine, a Toronto music critic who moves to Quebec, falls for two...
By FirstShowing.net
Social•Mar 9, 2026
The Bride Token Dips to $7M, 90%
#TheBride actual comes in LOWER at $7M Next weekend’s drop might be -90% 💀 https://t.co/BT99WFkYc7
By Erick Weber
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Dublin Film Festival 2026: Hello Betty | Review
"Hello Betty" dramatizes the birth of Switzerland’s iconic Betty Bossi brand through the eyes of Emmi Creola, a copywriter battling male‑dominated workplaces and a demanding home life. As Emmi rallies allies—from a rebellious manager to an Italian restaurateur’s wife—her concept...
By The UpComing (Film)