Today's Movies Pulse
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.
'Dacoit: A Love Story' Crosses 52.6 Cr INR (~$6.3M) Worldwide, Holds Steady in Second Week
The Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer 'Dacoit: A Love Story' has amassed 52.59 crore INR (about $6.3 million) worldwide, with India gross at 39.09 crore INR and overseas contributing 13.5 crore INR. The film’s steady earnings into its second week underscore the growing clout of regional cinema in the Indian market.
Fictional Music Films Fail by Ignoring Real Musicianship
Here's my essay about why nearly every fictional music movie is a dud — the latest being "Mother Mary," in wide release this weekend. If, like me, you spend time wondering why "Hurry Up Tomorrow," "The Moment," "Trap," etc. are...
Black‑White Trailer Shows Spider‑Noir’s Tragic Origin
Just watched the first #spidernoir trailer in black and white and color at #CCXPMéxico. They played each version. The black and white version is superior. They also showed an extended scene which reveals Spider-Noir used to be the savior of...
‘Backrooms’: How Kane Parsons Turned YouTube Project Into “Lonely” A24 Film With 30K-Square-Foot Set
Kane Parsons, A24’s youngest feature director at 20, is turning his viral YouTube horror series “Backrooms” into a theatrical film releasing May 29, 2026. The movie stars Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass and others, and is produced by James...
Moneyball 4K Review: Brad Pitt Sports Movie Is an All-Time Great
The 15th‑anniversary Moneyball 4K Blu‑ray revives Brad Pitt’s acclaimed sports drama with a native 4K transfer and DTS‑HD 5.1 sound, delivering sharper images and richer audio than the 2013 version. The disc includes twelve minutes of deleted scenes, a blooper...
Spider Noir Debuts in Both Black‑White and Color
Credit to CCXP for always having a cool intro for every panel on the Thunder Stage. Here’s the intro for @primevideo’s #spidernoir in Mexico City. What’s unique is how the series is being released in black and white and color...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Michael”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing “Michael,” the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson. The hosts—Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and Daniel Howat—discuss the film’s focus on Jackson’s early...
Groove 4K Review: Underrated Rave Movie Is Still a Good Time
After a 25‑year wait, Greg Harrison’s cult rave film *Groove* finally arrives in 4K Ultra HD, offering a high‑definition upgrade to the original DVD. The release features HDR‑enhanced visuals and a DTS‑HD 5.1 mix that bring the movie’s bass‑heavy soundtrack to...
Tony Odyssey - Jennie Kermode - 20309
Tony Odyssey, the first feature from director Thales Banzai, arrives as an ambitious psychedelic road‑movie that mixes striking desert cinematography with a bold five‑chapter structure. The film leans on the unlikely friendship between Tony, a meek toilet‑cleaner, and Ivy, a...
4K Ultra HD Review – Soldier (1998)
Soldier, a 1998 sci‑fi action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and written by Blade Runner co‑writer David Webb Peoples, stars Kurt Russell as Sergeant Todd 3465. The movie attempts to merge practical miniatures with early CGI, resulting in visuals...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Good Boy’ on Hulu, an Engrossing Horror Story Told Wholly From a Dog’s Point-of-View
Good Boy, a horror thriller streamed on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, tells its story entirely from a dog’s perspective, using director Ben Leonberg’s own pet Indy as the protagonist. The film blends classic haunted‑house tropes with a canine sensory...
The Best James Bond Ever, According To One Former 007 Actor
Timothy Dalton, who played James Bond in the late 1980s, told the Los Angeles Times that Daniel Craig is the best Bond ever, citing the 2006 reboot *Casino Royale* and its gritty realism. Dalton also criticized Roger Moore’s later outings as veering...
Michael Sets Biopic Record with $200M Global Opening
Michael, a $200 million global opening. Biggest ever for a biopic. Second biggest of the year. https://deadline.com/2026/04/box-office-michael-1236870542/
Graham King Celebrates ‘MICHAEL’ as Theatrical Triumph
Enormous congratulations to Graham King, producer of the new smash hit Michael Jackson biopic movie MICHAEL, and to its distributors Lionsgate (domestically) and Universal (internationally). Graham believes moviemakers should give audiences what they want; namely, movies that entertain, amuse and...
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Olivia Wilde Takes San Francisco by Storm with ‘The Invite’ [Q&A]
Olivia Wilde’s latest film, The Invite, opened the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival with a live Q&A at the restored Castro Theatre. The comedy‑drama, adapted from the Spanish film The People Upstairs, is Wilde’s third directorial project and the first...
5 Most Iconic Martin Scorsese Characters, Ranked
The article ranks five of Martin Scorsese’s most iconic film characters, from Travis Bickle in "Taxi Driver" to Jordan Belfort in "The Wolf of Wall Street." It highlights each character’s narrative weight, the actors who embodied them, and the cultural...
The Mummy 4 Moves Up to Oct. 15, 2027, Reuniting Fraser and Weisz
The fourth installment of the Mummy franchise has been rescheduled for an October 15, 2027 release, nearly a year earlier than planned. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are confirmed to reprise their iconic roles, a move that could boost the...
Marvel's Doomsday Trailer Delivers Epic Multiverse Reunion
I've watched the Avengers: Doomsday trailer up on the big screen. Twice. At CinemaCon last week. It's certainly epic and brings together so many beloved characters, even from before the MCU existed. RDJ's return (and whole new role) plays out in...
LeBron James’ Sex Comedy Sets Netflix Streaming Date
Trainwreck, the 2015 Judd Apatow comedy starring Amy Schumer and featuring LeBron James in a supporting cameo, will begin streaming on Netflix on May 1, 2026. The film originally opened in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2015 and earned an...
How Arrival Author Ted Chiang Feels About Denis Villeneuve's Movie Adaptation
Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 film Arrival, adapted from Ted Chiang’s novella The Story of Your Life, earned the author’s approval. Chiang said the movie stays true to the spirit of his work while reshaping elements for cinematic effect, and he praised...
Here's an Extended Look at the Johnny Cage Vs. Kitana Fight Scene in the Mortal Kombat 2 Movie
The Mortal Kombat 2 movie, slated for May 8, 2026, released a new trailer that spotlights an extended preview of a Johnny Cage versus Kitana fight. The clip, sourced from an alleged IMDb leak, shows Cage greeting Kitana before she attacks with her...
Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Got an Extra $15 Million for Those Allegation-Removing Michael Reshoots
Director Antoine Fuqua’s compensation for the Michael Jackson biopic jumped from $10 million to $25 million after the Jackson Estate forced a 22‑day reshoot that stripped all references to sexual‑abuse allegations. The reshoots were financed as advances against royalties, inflating the already...
Scarlett Johansson’s Oscar-Winning Hit Is Coming To Peacock
Taika Waititi’s Oscar‑winning black comedy *Jojo Rabbit* will debut on Peacock on May 1, 2026. The 2019 film, starring Scarlett Johansson and Roman Griffin Davis, earned roughly $90 million worldwide against a $14 million budget and garnered critical acclaim. It received six Academy Award...
Netflix Is Getting a Stacked List of Anime for Its May Slate — Here’s 5 You Can't Miss
Netflix is bolstering its May 2026 slate with five new anime titles, ranging from returning fan‑favorites to fresh adaptations. The lineup includes Devil May Cry Season 2, One Piece’s Whole Cake Island Part 4 and the start of the Elbaf arc, Jujutsu...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Could Be the Best Rom-Com of 2026
"Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You" is an upcoming anti‑work anime noir set to debut on Crunchyroll in July 2026. Adapted from a Twitter‑originated manga, the series follows over‑worked salaryman Sasaki and teenage cashier Yamada as they bond over smoking...
Oscar Winner Michael B. Jordan Confirmed for Battlefield Movie
Michael B. Jordan has been confirmed to join the upcoming film adaptation of EA’s multiplayer shooter “Battlefield.” Veteran filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie will write, direct and produce the project, bringing his blockbuster pedigree from the Mission: Impossible series and Top Gun: Maverick. The announcement follows the...
The Battle of Austerlitz (1960)
Abel Gance’s 1960 epic “The Battle of Austerlitz” revisits the emperor’s career, echoing his 1927 silent masterpiece “Napoleon.” The film showcases vivid Eastmancolor photography by Henri Alekan and a star‑studded French cast, including Claudia Cardinale, Leslie Caron, and a young Jean‑Louis...
‘Silent Friend’ Director Ildikó Enyedi Leads Sloan Science Awards at SFFILM
SFFILM announced $115,000 in grants for its Sloan Science in Cinema Initiative at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival. Director Ildikó Enyedi’s 2025 film “Silent Friend” won the $5,000 Sloan Science on Screen Award and will screen on April 26. The...
The Christophers: NFS
Steven Soderbergh returns to the art‑heist sub‑genre with the 2026 Neon release "The Christophers." The film stars Ian McKellen as Julian Sklar, an embittered veteran artist, and Michaela Coel as Lori Butler, a disaffected painter hired to finish a fraudulent masterpiece. Their...
Jackson Biopic's Delay Renders Him Irrelevant to Industry
In a skewed irony, the King of Pop’s much-anticipated biopic had been delayed for so long that, by the time it debuted, the theatrical industry and Lionsgate no longer needed #Michael to save their butts.
Michael B. Jordan Targets Lead in Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘Battlefield’ War Epic
Michael B. Jordan is in talks to star in Christopher McQuarrie’s planned war epic “Battlefield,” a large‑scale adaptation of the long‑running video‑game franchise. The project, produced by EA and pitched to Apple and Sony, could spark a new franchise‑style series for theaters.
Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal's "Audacious" And "Brilliant" Comic Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
Ari Aster’s neo‑Western thriller Eddington, starring Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler, has launched on UK streaming platforms NOW Cinema and Sky Cinema. The film, set during the COVID‑19 pandemic in a small American town, blends violence, cult‑like online streaming, and a power struggle...
‘John Wick’s Donnie Yen Begins Production On ‘Caine’ Standalone Film: “Here We Go”
Donnie Yen announced the start of production on a Caine standalone film, also serving as its director. The blind assassin, introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, returns to protect his daughter while confronting the High Table. The John Wick franchise recently topped $1 billion...
Anne Hathaway Edition: Bits & Pieces
The BRWC roundup spotlights five distinct films ranging from indie dramas to franchise thrillers. “Wild Foxes,” a French‑language coming‑of‑age piece, captured the Europe Cinema Label and Cannes’ SACD Coup de Coeur award. “500 Miles” follows two runaway brothers on a...
Fuqua's Michael: Neverland Has Fallen Might Arrive Soon
So I guess this means we might indeed get Antoine Fuqua’s MICHAEL: NEVERLAND HAS FALLEN in a couple of years?
BlueHeron Surprises with Creative Narrative Shift, Impressive Debut
The initial setup of #BlueHeron doesn’t do much to get you excited about what your consuming but the sudden — highly creative — shift in narrative makes Sophy Romvari’s feature debut a mega-impressive one Kudos on the tight runtime too 👍...
A Quiet Storm: Short Film Review
Ayumu Amano’s short drama "A Quiet Storm" follows 14‑year‑old Krump dancer Maïto as he wrestles with school pressure, family expectations, and a quest for identity. The film replaces dialogue with kinetic movement, delivering raw, expressive dance sequences that become its...
Michael Biopic Nets $200M, Biggest Ever, Year’s #2
Michael, a $200 million global opening. Biggest ever for a biopic. Second biggest of the year. https://t.co/C18fr2dY2I
90s Black Icons Shine in New Motown Biopic
#Michael serves as a reminder of the depth of talent among ’90s-era Black stars. Nia Long brings much-needed grounding to the story. Larenz Tate (seemingly ageless) shines as Motown legend Berry Gordy. https://t.co/xrO1mo8OKW via @variety https://t.co/aMBAbKxIaC
Park Chan-Wook to Direct $60M Western "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" With McConaughey and Pascal
Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook is set to helm the $60 million Western thriller "The Brigands of Rattlecreek," starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler and Tang Wei. The film will be sold at Cannes by Legendary’s 193 label and marks...
Biopic Double Standard: ‘Michael’ May Beat Bad Reviews
Do Biopics Have a Double Standard? How ‘Michael’ Could Overcome Bad Reviews and See Awards Prospects for Jaafar Jackson https://t.co/xrO1mo8OKW via @variety
Mile End Kicks Nails 2011 Indie Music Critic Reality
I wrote about Chandler Levack’s charming and sometimes harrowing “indie music critic” rom-com MILE END KICKS, which is way more accurate about the music-crit business circa 2011 than I expected (or than it even needed to be). https://t.co/NBBufquRkJ https://t.co/zpaLWnQosV
Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 B Paramount Merger Amid Industry Outcry
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders voted overwhelmingly to sell the company to Paramount Skydance for roughly $110 billion, clearing a major hurdle for the merger. The deal now faces antitrust reviews in the U.S. and abroad while industry groups, lawmakers and unions...
Mother Mary Earns $551K Friday, Weekend Under $2M
#MotherMary expanded wide and did $551k on FRI from 1,103 thtrs. Wknd #boxoffice will finish btwn $1-2M with avg of only about $1,300. Anne Hathaway will see slightly better results with her next film next wknd.
Paramount Celebrates Trump Amid Warner Bros Deal Await
State media supper. Paramount Throws Party for Trump as It Awaits Approval of Warner Bros. Deal https://t.co/riE6bSs9h7
Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose Thriller Title Set as ‘Unmadham,’ Release Date Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian production houses T‑Series and Panorama Studios announced the Malayalam psychological thriller “Unmadham,” starring Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose. The film marks editor‑turned‑director Kiran Das’s feature debut, with a screenplay by National Film Award‑winner Shahi Kabir. Set around a police constable reopening a cold...
Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Pulls $12‑13M in U.S. Preview Screenings, Trailer Sparks Buzz
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" earned between $12 million and $13 million in U.S. preview screenings and debuted a new trailer. Industry analysts say the early numbers put the film on track for a domestic opening near $90 million, the strongest ever...
Bill Nighy's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Unmissable" Is the Movie to Watch Tonight
The Oscar‑nominated drama Living, starring Bill Nighy, will air on Channel 4 at 9 pm tonight and remain on the broadcaster’s free streaming platform for up to 28 days. Adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 classic Ikiru by Kazuo Ishiguro, the film follows...
Fact-Checking ‘Michael’: What the Biopic Gets Right and Wrong About Michael Jackson
The new biopic "Michael" attempts to dramatize Michael Jackson’s rise, family conflict, and cultural impact while navigating legal constraints imposed by the Jackson estate. Fact‑checking shows the film gets several key details right—Joseph Jackson’s belt abuse and the real‑life truce...
Haitian Woman Judged by Bible Instead of Law Focus of Documentary ‘Job 1:21,’ Winner of Visions Du Réel Award
Haitian filmmaker Samuel Suffren’s debut documentary “Job 1:21” won a top award at the Visions du Réel market forum in Switzerland. The film chronicles the story of Aline, a woman held in pre‑trial detention for five years and later judged by...