Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
Anchor Bay Punk Drama ‘The Yellow Bellies’ Available on Blu-Ray From MVD
Anchor Bay Entertainment and MVD Entertainment Group have issued a Blu‑ray edition of the 2013 indie drama “The Yellow Bellies.” The film chronicles an all‑girl punk band’s tense, real‑time countdown to a downtown Jacksonville gig, exploring love, ambition, and loyalty. The release features a restored high‑definition picture, a making‑of documentary, round‑table discussion, cast auditions, the short film “Doctor, Doctor,” and live performance footage. This marks the first physical home‑media offering for the cult title since its theatrical run.
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel Stumble in Misguided Thriller 'Mother Mary'
David Lowery's latest film, 'Mother Mary', starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, has been panned as a thematically ambitious but narratively empty psychological thriller. The review highlights strong performances that are undermined by a script that never commits to either...
An Unhinged Support Group Anchors Áron Siegler’s Absurd RCA Short ‘Anti Wizards’
Áron Siegler’s student short *Anti Wizards*, created at the Royal College of Art, uses an absurdist island setting and a chaotic therapy group to probe exclusion, anxiety, and modern overload. The film fuses 2D and 3D animation with mixed‑media visuals,...
Kino Lorber Issuing 1991 Sean Young Thriller ‘A Kiss Before Dying’ on Blu-Ray May 12
Kino Lorber announced a Blu‑ray release of the 1991 romance thriller *A Kiss Before Dying* slated for May 12, 2026. The film, adapted from Ira Levin’s novel and directed by James Dearden, stars Sean Young, Matt Dillon and Max von Sydow. The edition...
How Over Your Dead Body Reinvented the Action-Comedy (Again)
Jorma Taccone’s latest film, Over Your Dead Body, blends Hong‑Kong‑inspired action with his signature millennial comedy, turning a home‑invasion thriller into a blood‑soaked laugh‑fest. Co‑produced by 87North, the stunt‑heavy outfit behind John Wick, the movie debuted at SXSW and is now...
Matthew Rhys Teases Unique Tone of Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’: “I’ve Never Read Anything Like This”
Apple TV+ unveiled the horror‑comedy series "Widow’s Bay," starring Matthew Rhys, who also executive‑produces. Created by Katie Dippold and directed by Emmy‑winner Hiro Murai, the show blends genuine scares with hard‑edged comedy, a tone both leads described as unlike anything...
Liu Kang Actor Ludi Lin Thinks a Mortal Kombat X Street Fighter Movie Is 'Very Possible'
Liu Kang actor Ludi Lin told IGN that a Street Fighter × Mortal Kombat crossover film could become “very possible” now that Warner Bros. is slated for sale to Paramount. He noted the tonal gap between the dark, fatality‑laden Mortal Kombat sequel (releasing...
From Michael to Back to Black, Authorised Music Biopics Are Becoming Bland, Blatant Propaganda. Audiences Deserve Better | Simran Hans
The article argues that authorized music biopics, exemplified by the upcoming Michael Jackson film, have become formulaic vehicles for estate‑driven profit rather than honest portraits. It notes that "Michael" sidesteps the singer’s long‑standing abuse allegations, focusing instead on a glossy...
‘The School Duel’ Review: A Dystopian Answer to Pointless Shootings Announces a Provocative New Film Talent
Todd Wiseman Jr.’s feature debut, “The School Duel,” imagines a Florida where gun control is abolished and a state‑mandated, fight‑to‑the‑death competition replaces school shootings. The black‑and‑white thriller, which premiered at regional festivals in 2024, follows seventh‑grader Samuel Miller as he...
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
Joel Potrykus’s indie film ‘Vulcanizadora’ debuted on Shudder on April 24, 2026, offering a darkly comic, slow‑burn take on horror. The story follows two longtime friends wandering a Michigan forest, their banter masking a deeper meditation on aging, debt, and mortality. While the...
Trailer for Kogonada's Hong Kong Film 'Zi' With Haley Lu Richardson
Kogonada’s new Hong Kong‑set film *Zi* premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now circulating a first‑look trailer featuring Haley Lu Richardson, Michelle Mao and Jin Ha. The poetic drama follows a young woman haunted by future visions who encounters a stranger that...
The Birthday Gift: Short Film Review
Arianna Ortiz’s short film The Birthday Gift, adapted from Stephanie Alison Walker’s play The Abuelas, offers a 16‑minute glimpse into a lingering story rather than a complete narrative. Set at a birthday gathering, the film subtly reveals a secret tied...
Hollywood's Triple Crisis Sparks Creative Renaissance via Gaming
New pod: THE TRIPLE CRISIS IN HOLLYWOOD—AND THE FUTURE OF MOVIES, WITH @SeanFennessey Just a really fun conversation about the state of film, the evolution of media, and the future of culture. Feat.: The triple crisis - Ticket sales per capita down...
‘Rush Hour 4’s Production Scramble and a ‘Yellowstone’ Firing
Brett Ratner’s long‑awaited Rush Hour 4 faces a production scramble as shooting is pushed to September and the $115‑$120 million financing package remains unconfirmed. Lead actors Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan have turned down $8 million offers, far below their $20 million payouts for...
Cannes Film Festival: What First-Timers Usually Get Wrong
The Cannes Film Festival functions primarily as a global film market where sales, financing and distribution deals eclipse the red‑carpet glamour. First‑time attendees often mistake the event for a festival, waste energy on parties, and arrive without clear objectives or...
New Trailer and Poster for KILLER WHALE, Starring Virginia Gardner
The new trailer and poster for the survival thriller *Killer Whale* have been released, spotlighting Virginia Gardner and Melanie Jarnson as friends trapped on a rock with a circling orca. Directed by Jo‑Anne Brechin, the film blends psychological tension with...
John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ with Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas to Open May Release
John Carney’s musical comedy ‘Power Ballad,’ starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, will roll out in a limited theatrical release this May. The film debuted at SXSW with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, positioning it as a potential feel‑good hit...
Cineville Belgium: Currently the only Unlimited Arthouse Pass with a European Dimension - European Film Networks
The Cineville Art House Cinema Pass, launched in Brussels in 2022, has become the only unlimited arthouse subscription with a European dimension. Subscriber numbers rose over 20% to 12,863, and the pass now accounts for 25% of total admissions at...
Matthew Rhys' Horror Series 'Widow's Bay' Is Apple TV's Weirdest, Boldest Show Yet | Review
Apple TV is launching "Widow's Bay," a ten‑episode horror‑comedy starring Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis. Created by comedy writer Katie Dippold, the series follows a pragmatic mayor battling superstitious townsfolk and a lingering curse in a New England seaside...
Why Netflix’s New Charlize Theron Movie Is Going to Make You Yearn for an Australian Holiday
Netflix’s new thriller *Apex*, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, debuts this weekend. The film follows a grieving climber who confronts a deadly game in Australia’s remote rivers and waterfalls. Kormákur shifted the story from a...
Amazing Live Sea Monkeys Documentarians Discuss a Big Battle Over Tiny Creatures
Documentary filmmaker Mark Becker and Aaron Schock explore the protracted legal battle over the Sea‑Monkey formula, a brine‑shrimp novelty product created by Harold von Braunhut. The fight centers on Yolanda Signorelli, von Braunhut’s widow, who resists selling the rights despite...
Something’s In The Water At “Widow’s Bay,” And It’s Worth A Sip
Apple TV+ has launched "Widow’s Bay," a supernatural thriller set on a cursed New England island where mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) battles local superstition while trying to revive tourism. The series blends 70s‑80s horror aesthetics with modern storytelling, delivering...
Excited for Devil Wears Prada 2 and Godzilla Showdown
Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially happening and I need to talk about it. The original is one of my all time favorites. In high school I did a drama class project based on the transition scene with all her outfits...
Early IMAX Fans Give Michael an A‑Minus
CinemaScore did special early polling for #Michael on WED APR 22 at IMAX & PLF early access shows. Those first fans polled gave a grade of A-. Standard polling will be done tonight on usual FRI evening opening day shows. Final...
Review: Remember My Song - ZagrebDox 2026
"Remember My Song" is a Croatian‑Serbian documentary that premiered in the regional competition at ZagrebDox 2026. Directors Jelena Bosanac and Tanja Brzaković reconstruct the 1980s tavern Jablan, a micro‑cosm of Yugoslav unity, using exclusively found VHS footage and archival photographs....
New Trailer Reveals Modern Take on Zombie Classic
New Remake of Zombie Classic 'Night of the Living Dead' Full Trailer https://t.co/Y34fcvVP2e #horror #NightoftheLivingDead #zombies #VivicaAFox #remake https://t.co/OlmqS2UtQU
Kogonada Unveils First Trailer for Hong Kong Film Zi
First Trailer for Kogonada's Hong Kong Film 'Zi' with Haley Lu Richardson https://t.co/6q5sssrgpQ #Kogonada #Zi #MichelleMao #HaleyLuRichardson #HongKong #Sundance2026 https://t.co/SW413rQONp
What's New on HBO Max This May
HBO Max’s May slate adds a wave of original series, specials and films, including the second season of the Max Original docuseries *On the Roam*, comedy special *Josh Johnson: Symphony*, and the sports documentary *U.S. Against the World*. New movies such...
Rush Hour 4 Stalls as Tucker, Chan Reject $8M Offers
Brett Ratner’s Trump-endorsed Rush Hour 4 was supposed to shoot in spring. Now it’s September, and still no deals with stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan after $8m offers were rejected. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/sDWXXmqJcV
Critics Turn Sour as Thriller Nights Smashes Preview Box Office
A bunch of critics will be rewriting their reviews to make them nastier now. Thriller Nights: ‘Michael’ Dancing To $12.5M+ In Previews, Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score At 96% – Box Office Update https://t.co/GkFDMMwYTr via @Deadline
Callum Turner's "Wonderful" Mystery Drama with 100% Rating Is Now Available to Watch in the UK
Callum Turner’s mystery drama "Rose of Nevada" has launched in UK and Irish cinemas after premiering at Venice. The film, directed by Cornish auteur Mark Jenkin, follows two men who board a long‑lost boat and are thrust back to 1993....
New Stranger Things Spin‑off and Marty Supreme Lead Releases
From Stranger Things' latest spin-off to Timothee Chalamet's Marty Supreme, these are the biggest releases of the last few days. https://t.co/CIcchNrW5q
Diego Luna & Karla Souza Lead Netflix’s “Mexico 86” Trailer
Diego Luna & Karla Souza in Soccer Movie 'Mexico 86' Official Trailer https://t.co/5uVF2yv5Hd #Netflix #Mexico86 #DiegoLuna #WorldCup #KarlaSouza #DanielGiménezCacho https://t.co/S3KzRehFmQ
8 Years Ago Today, Marvel Released Its Greatest Film and Has Been Chasing That High Ever Since
Eight years after its April 2018 debut, Avengers: Infinity War still ranks among the highest‑grossing films in Marvel history, delivering a true cinematic event that reshaped the MCU. The film’s dark climax—Thanos’ snap—set a narrative precedent that carried through Endgame and...
Review: From Dawn to Dawn - Visions Du Réel 2026
Xisi Sofia Ye Chen’s debut feature *From Dawn to Dawn* premiered in the International Feature Competition at Visions du Réel 2026. The film follows her brother A Wen, a Chinese immigrant navigating life in Spain, using intimate cinematography to reveal the cultural and emotional...
"Wuthering Heights" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max May 1
Warner Bros. Pictures' adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, will debut globally on HBO Max on May 1, 2026, with a linear broadcast the following night. HBO Max will also launch an American Sign Language version featuring Leila Hanaumi...
Mamitha Baiju Reacts to Controversy over Casting Non-Tamil Actor in Kara: ‘Entirely the Makers’ Decision’
Mamitha Baiju, a Malayalam actress, has been cast in the Tamil action drama *Kara*, sparking debate over non‑Tamil actors playing regional roles. Director Vignesh Raja defended the decision, saying she outperformed 20‑25 auditionees and was chosen on merit. Baiju responded...
Billie Eilish Shares "INTRO" As the Latest Teaser for Her Upcoming Tour Film
Billie Eilish has released a visualizer for "INTRO," the opening piece of her upcoming concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D," which will debut in cinemas worldwide on May 8. The film, co‑directed...
Marvel Looks Like It’s About to Abolish the Multiverse Saga. Isn’t that Cheating?
Marvel Studios announced a re‑release of *Avengers: Endgame* this September, inserting new footage that links directly to the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday*. The move suggests the studio is using the blockbuster as a bridge, effectively sidelining the sprawling multiverse narrative that...
Is Cyrus Sahukar’s Flamboyant Film Star Character Maqsood in Matka King Inspired by Mehmood?
Amazon Prime Video’s period drama “Matka King” premiered on April 17 and quickly became a hit, ranking #1 in 17 countries during its opening week. The series follows Brij Bhatti, the creator of the matka gambling game, and features a flamboyant...
New Trailer for THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, Starring Hugh Jackman
A new trailer for Michael Sarnoski’s thriller *The Death of Robin Hood* has been released, showcasing Hugh Jackman as an aging, critically injured Robin Hood. The film also features Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe. Inspired by...
Les Films Du Losange Accompanies Two Women Directors to Cannes - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Les Films du Losange is leveraging two sophomore features by female directors at Cannes 2026. Manuela Martelli’s Chile‑set drama *The Meltdown* will screen in Un Certain Regard, while Lila Pinell’s French coming‑of‑age story *Shana* competes in the Directors’ Fortnight. Both...
Netflix’s ‘Apex’ Thrills with Australian Wilderness in Strong Debut
Netflix released the survival thriller “Apex” this week, featuring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton and debuting in both streaming and a handful of theaters. Critics highlighted the film’s immersive Australian wilderness, noting director Baltasar Kormákur’s commitment to practical, on‑location shooting....
Salman Khan Confirms Eid 2027 Release for Next Action Entertainer with Vamshi Paidipally; Shares Update
Salman Khan has officially secured the Eid 2027 release window for his next action‑drama, tentatively titled SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju. The film marks Khan’s first collaboration with the Telugu‑film director and pairs him with...
Campus Beats Returns Trailer Out: Anupamaa Fame Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma Join Youth Show; to Start Streaming From April...
Amazon MX Player has released the trailer for Campus Beats Returns, the sixth season of its flagship youth series. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show introduces Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma alongside the existing cast, expanding the drama and dance‑centric...
The 32nd FANT Fills Bilbao with Suspense and Mystery - Festivals / Awards - Spain
The 32nd FANT Fantasy Film Festival launches in Bilbao on May 8 and runs through May 16, opening with Luis Calderón’s Spanish slasher "La casa en el árbol" and closing with the European co‑production "Reflection in a Dead Diamond." The Official Competition...
SCOOP: Pen Marudhar in Talks to Acquire Welcome To The Jungle’s Overseas Rights; JioStar Bags Domestic Theatrical, OTT and Satellite...
Pen Marudhar is in final talks to acquire the overseas theatrical distribution rights for the upcoming comedy caper *Welcome To The Jungle*, slated for a June 26 release. Meanwhile, JioStar’s Disney‑backed arm has secured the all‑India theatrical, satellite and OTT...
After Hours of Uncertainty, B Unnikrishnan Withdraws Resignation as FEFKA General Secretary
Director B Unnikrishnan announced his resignation as FEFKA general secretary on April 24, prompting an emergency council meeting in Kochi. After intense deliberations, he withdrew the resignation and will remain in the role with a trimmed set of responsibilities. Unnikrishnan used the...
Michael B Jordan Lands First Lead Movie Role Since Oscar Win in '80s Crime Series Remake
Michael B. Jordan, fresh off his Academy Award for the dual role in *Sinners*, has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming remake *Miami Vice ’85*. He will star opposite Austin Butler, portraying undercover detectives Rico Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in...
What to Watch This Week
Economist’s weekly guide highlights three standout releases, including the Apple TV drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" starring Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, and two other titles that explore how fame shapes narratives. The column also warns readers to skip a newly...