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.
Once We Were Us (2025) Bi Kim Do-Young Film Review
South Korean director Kim Do‑young, fresh from the breakout hit “Kim Ji‑young, Born 1982,” helms the 2025 adaptation “Once We Were Us,” a remake of the 2018 Chinese romance “Us and Them.” The film follows former lovers Eun‑ho and Jeong‑won as they confront a decade‑long rift during a forced layover, using black‑and‑white present scenes and colour flashbacks. It debuted at the Udine Far East Film Festival, drawing attention for its raw portrayal of Seoul’s housing crunch and youth unemployment. Critics praise the leads’ chemistry but note an over‑extended finale.
Simon De Pury Doc ‘The Hammer’ Will Head to Cannes, and Other News.
The art world is buzzing as “The Hammer,” a documentary on auctioneer Simon de Pury, will debut at the 2026 Cannes Film Market, offering a rare glimpse into his theatrical influence on global sales. In London, Whitechapel Gallery has named economist...
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell Is Heading to Cannes - Production / Funding - USA/Denmark
Nicolas Winding Refn’s long‑awaited feature *Her Private Hell* will debut out of competition at Cannes 2026, his first film in a decade. The futuristic thriller, co‑written with Esti Giordani, stars Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton and was shot in Tokyo and Copenhagen....
‘Two Pianos’ Review: Striking an Odd Chord
Arnaud Desplechin’s latest film, Two Pianos, is an off‑beat drama that follows French pianist Mathias, played by François Civil, as he returns to Lyon after eight years abroad at the urging of his enigmatic mentor Elena, portrayed by Charlotte Rampling....
Review: ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’
The anime film "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea" serves as a self‑contained adventure that departs from the main series. Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi, the 104‑minute feature follows Rimuru and his allies on...
‘Deep Water’ Review: Prepare for an Emergency Landing, With Fins
Renny Harlin’s latest action thriller, “Deep Water,” fuses a plane‑crash scenario with a shark‑infested sea disaster. Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart and Lucy Barrett lead a cast that battles a cargo‑fire that forces an emergency water landing. The film escalates tension with children’s survival arcs...
Tommy Ng and Polly Yeung Interview
Directors Tommy Ng and Polly Yeung discuss their animated feature “Another World,” which captured the Golden Horse Award for Best Animated Feature and became Hong Kong’s highest‑grossing local animated film of 2025. The interview, conducted ahead of the film’s CAAMFest...
‘Reminders of Him’ Tops DEG Digital Transactions Chart for Week of April 19
Universal Pictures' "Reminders of Him" claimed the No. 1 spot on the Digital Entertainment Group’s digital sales and rentals chart for the week ending April 19, following its premium digital release on April 14. The romance drama, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2022 bestseller,...
Mr. Shota’s Last Business Trip by Lee Ju-Hyoung Trailer
The trailer for Lee Ju‑hyoung’s "Mr. Shota’s Last Business Trip" introduces a chance encounter between a Japanese executive and a Korean heart‑breaker in Enoshima, where they exchange unsent resignation and love letters. Their pact draws both men into each other’s emotional worlds,...
Vue Calls on Taika Waititi to Lure Audiences Back to Movie Theaters
Vue has launched the "Feel It Forever" campaign, a two‑minute ad directed by Academy Award‑winning filmmaker Taika Waititi, to coax audiences back to its European cinemas. The spot, which follows two strangers trailed by iconic movie characters, debuted on May 1 in...
Billie Eilish’s 3D Concert Film Redefines Immersive Minimalism
Billie Eilish & James Cameron’s #HITMEHARDANDSOFTMovie is a towering achievement - especially in the world of concert films. Minimalist stagecraft with maximum impact. Captivating, immersive, intimate & electric. A must-see 3D experience. “Happier Than Ever (Live)” is a highlight. @paramountpics...
“IMPACT X Nightline: There’s Something About Fernando” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced a new documentary, “IMPACT x Nightline: There’s Something About Fernando,” debuting Thursday, April 30, 2026, on Hulu and Disney+ in the United States. The film follows Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana Hoosiers quarterback who led an undefeated season, won the Heisman...
Goodbye, Showmax
Showmax, Naspers' home‑grown streaming venture launched in August 2015, aimed to outpace Netflix in South Africa with a strong local‑content slate. After an early surge—10 million views in its first year and a projected break‑even at 800,000 subscribers—the service was folded...
‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc’ Streaming on Crunchyroll Beginning April 30
The anime film "Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc" will debut on Crunchyroll’s global streaming platform on April 30, 2026. The movie continues the story of the hit series, focusing on Denji’s encounter with the enigmatic Reze amid a...
Another World (2025) by Tommy Ng Kai Chung Film Review
Tommy Ng Kai‑chung’s debut *Another World* has been selected for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and earned three Golden Horse Award nominations, marking a rare global spotlight for Hong Kong animation. The fantasy epic adapts a Japanese novel and...
Baazingg Khwatai by Siddhartha Sharma Trailer
"Baazingg Khwatai," a Hindi feature film directed by FTII alumnus Siddharth Shashta, blends folklore, psychological tension, and ritualistic horror. Set against the remote backdrops of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the story follows Officer Tribhuvan as he uncovers a centuries‑old cult...
Why The Devil Wears Prada’s Luxury Victims Are Now Queuing up to Collaborate
Disney’s sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* is being launched as a massive brand‑collaboration vehicle, featuring a curated roster of roughly 20 luxury and mass‑market partners such as Valentino, Mercedes‑Benz, Dior, Old Navy, and Google. The studio’s executive VP promises...
Box‑Office Hit “Michael” Poised for Oscar Run
As an aspirational box office success ($116M in 5 days) that industry folks potentially liked more than critics, in an oft-nominated genre (the music biopic) from a studio (Lionsgate) unlikely to have other FYC priorities, MICHAEL has an inside track...
Box Office Flop Under 1% Budget Recovery: Almost Intentional
Didn't even hear about it. A movie not even earning 1% of its budget back is so hard to do that it almost has to be on purpose.
Hudson Williams’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ Followup Series, Crave’s ‘Yaga’, To Stream On AMC+ In U.S.
AMC+ has secured exclusive U.S. streaming rights to Crave’s eight‑episode series *Yaga*, starring Hudson Williams in his first post‑*Heated Rivalry* role. The show reimagines the Slavic Baba Yaga legend as a contemporary mystery thriller and will debut on AMC+ later...
Tribeny Rai’s Debut ‘Shape of Momo’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at IFFLA
Tribeny Rai’s debut feature ‘Shape of Momo’ captured the Grand Jury Prize for best feature at the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. The award, given by a jury of industry veterans, underscores the film’s nuanced take on class,...
Justine Bateman Launches $40 AI‑Free Streaming Portal, Aiming to Redefine Indie Film Distribution
Actress and festival founder Justine Bateman has opened a digital “room” for the Credo 23 AI‑free film festival, charging $40 for unlimited access to 44 curated shorts, features and talks. The move tests whether a human‑only, curated model can carve...
Aleshea Harris Debuts Ambitious, Electrifying Film IS GOD IS
IS GOD IS is electrifying. Director Aleshea Harris created the play the film is based on so she’s the ultimate authority on the material, but it’s still her feature directorial debut — and a wildly ambitious one at that. Her...
‘Versa’: Remembering Our Children in the Stars
Disney+ has released "Versa," a three‑minute animated short by veteran Disney animator Malcon Pierce that memorializes his late son Cooper. The dialogue‑free film uses celestial choreography, kintsugi‑styled golden scars, and a star‑filled visual language to portray parental grief and healing....
I've Seen All I Need To See - Jennie Kermode - 20313
British indie drama "I’ve Seen All I Need To See"—directed by Zeshaan Younus—offers a slow‑burn meditation on grief rather than a conventional thriller. The film relies on ambient sound, muted colour palettes and sparse dialogue to immerse viewers in the...
Sequel Loses Momentum Halfway, Feels Forced
"You know that feeling when you are halfway through a trip and everything is okay, glad you came, but you’re feeling ready to go home? That is how I felt about halfway through The Devil Wears Prada 2. I...
Opening‑Weekend Obsession Damages Film Revenue
Hollywood’s hyper-fixation on opening weekend isn’t just bad for discourse. It’s actively hurting film financials.
First Look at Bill Nighy's "Deeply Human" Liverpool-Set Drama as It Gets Exciting Update
British actor Bill Nighy returns to the screen in the upcoming drama *A Town in Nova Scotia*. He plays Leon, a newly‑widowed London resident who chooses to fight for safety in his aging building rather than join his daughter in...
Anthony Mackie's Desert Warrior Is One Of The Biggest Box Office Flops Ever
Anthony Mackie's new epic "Desert Warrior" opened to a dismal $487,848 across roughly 1,000 North American screens, delivering a $483 per‑screen average—one of the poorest openings on record. The film carried a $150 million production budget and has been mired in...
Jeremy Strong Leads WWII Thriller “The Passenger”
Scoop: Jeremy Strong starring in World War II escape thriller "The Passenger," which marks the English-language debut of "The Girl with the Needle" filmmaker Magnus von Horn. https://t.co/cyNz6crQlv
Searchlight Pictures Developing New Film “Lottery”
Disney’s Searchlight Pictures is developing a drama titled “Lottery,” centered on a young man with Down syndrome who wins the lottery and embarks on a road‑trip with a mysterious companion. The film stars Keke Palmer, who also serves as an...
Singapore’s Hand‑Drawn Feature “The Violinist” Joins Annecy 2026 Main Competition
Singapore‑produced hand‑drawn animation “The Violinist,” co‑directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy Animation Film Festival 2026, the first Singaporean film ever to reach the festival’s main slate. The historic entry...
Peacock Rolls Out May 2026 Lineup with New Crime Thriller, Reality Finale and Full‑length Kill Bill
Peacock unveiled its May 2026 programming slate, adding four headline exclusives – the season‑2 finale of "Love Island: Beyond the Villa," the crime thriller "M.I.A.," the drama "Another Man’s Wife" and a full‑length "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" –...
Val Kilmer Is Back on the Big Screen Via Generative AI. His Family Is Fine With It
Val Kilmer’s likeness is being resurrected with generative AI for the upcoming historical adventure *As Deep as the Grave*. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer gave the family’s blessing, framing the technology as a way to protect the actor’s intellectual property. The...
Visconti’s ‘Bellissima’: Mama’s Going to See to It!
Film Forum has opened a 4K restoration of Luchino Visconti’s 1951 drama Bellissima, starring Anna Magnani, running through May 7, 2026. The newly digitized print restores the film’s original color palette and sound, offering contemporary audiences a high‑definition view of the...
‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Confirmed as Shorter than ‘Oppenheimer’
Christopher Nolan confirmed that his upcoming adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* will be shorter than his three‑hour 2023 blockbuster *Oppenheimer*. The epic, starring Matt Damon and an all‑star cast, opens in the UK on July 17 and was filmed on...
Netflix's New Thriller that You "Won't Forget" Confirms Release Date with First-Look Images
Netflix announced the sci‑fi thriller "The Last House" will debut on its platform on August 7, 2026. The film stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as a family trapped inside their own home, which becomes an inescapable prison. Directed by...
The Devil Wears Prada Is a Stanley Tucci Masterclass
Stanley Tucci delivers a masterclass as Nigel in *The Devil Wears Prada*, turning a potentially harsh mentor into a source of humor and empathy. His pivotal speech reframes the fashion magazine Runway as a beacon of hope rather than a...
First Look: Jennifer Garner Leads New Five Star Weekend
First Look Teaser for 'The Five Star Weekend' Starring Jennifer Garner https://t.co/k76T8hwZCy #TheFiveStarWeekend #JenniferGarner #ReginaHall #ChloeSevigny #GemmaChan #Nantucket https://t.co/lop2ll23s6
First Look Teaser for 'The Five Star Weekend' Starring Jennifer Garner
Peacock released the first‑look teaser for "The Five‑Star Weekend," a seven‑episode mini‑series debuting July 9, 2026. The drama, adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestseller, follows food influencer Hollis Shaw, played by Jennifer Garner, as she hosts a grief‑healing weekend on Nantucket with four...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surprisingly Delivers, Join the Resistance
the rumours are true… THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is good, welcome to the resistance miranda priestly (or something) my review: https://t.co/aGoYq4C5Vr https://t.co/TXB0OLX1zT
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's "Compelling" Real-Life Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
The Smashing Machine, a real‑life drama starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, has debuted on Amazon Prime Video for UK viewers after its October theatrical run. The film follows wrestler‑turned‑MMA fighter Mark Kerr’s battle with painkiller addiction, rehab, and a...
Inventory: 10 Gimmick-Driven Shark Movies Trying to Outswim Jaws
The article surveys a wave of gimmick‑driven shark movies that try to out‑shine Spielberg’s classic by adding fresh hooks—3‑D spectacles, oversized predators, wartime settings, flooded towns, and even serial‑killer angles. It highlights titles such as *Jaws 3‑D*, *The Meg*, *Beast...
The Cast and Crew of “Conbody VS Everybody” Have Each Other’s Backs for Life
Debra Granik’s new episodic series “Conbody VS Everybody” premiered at Sundance on Jan 23, 2024, spotlighting former inmate‑turned‑fitness entrepreneur Coss Marte. Over eight years, the crew followed Marte as he built a body‑weight gym in NYC’s Lower East Side that exclusively hires...
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
Independent producer Daren Smith reveals that his recent indie releases attracted only 25,000‑50,000 theatergoers, far short of the 250,000‑500,000 tickets needed to recoup costs and fund future projects. He attributes the shortfall to a misaligned audience‑building strategy, arguing that traditional...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script Notes Reveal a Half-Step Fix to the MCU’s Peter Parker
Marvel’s upcoming *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* aims to strip Peter Parker of Tony Stark’s financial support, returning him to a self‑made, blue‑collar hero. Script notes confirm “no more Stark money for gadgets,” yet introduce an AI named E.V. and a...
Orphan (2025)
László Nemes’ new drama Orphan (2025) follows twelve‑year‑old Andor navigating post‑World War II Budapest under Soviet occupation. The film intertwines personal loss, hidden Jewish roots and the terror of the ÁVH secret police, while a grotesque butcher claims to be...
New Vlog Reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2
My vlog on David Frankel’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe https://t.co/WKEwpdcrL6
Zoe Saldaña Joins ‘Julián’ as Executive Producer Ahead of Annecy Premiere
Zoe Saldaña, her sisters Cisely and Mariel, and their company Cinestar Pictures have signed on as executive producers for the animated feature “Julián,” a Cartoon Saloon co‑production that will world‑premiere at the Annecy Festival this June. The move adds Hollywood...
Society Has No Choice but to Contend with AI-Resurrected Val Kilmer, Says His Daughter
Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, publicly endorsed the AI‑generated recreation of her late father in the upcoming film *As Deep As The Grave*. She argued that Kilmer had consented before his death and that the technology can establish a licensing...