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.
Charlize Theron’s Serial Killer Movie & More Netflix Releases This Week
Netflix’s weekly release calendar for April 20‑26 adds twelve titles, ranging from family shows like CoComelon Lane Season 7 to documentaries and music specials. The highlight is Apex, a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron that drops on April 24 and was filmed in New South Wales, Australia. Running Point returns with a second season focused on pro‑basketball management, while other additions include Funny AF with Kevin Hart and a new Stranger Things anthology. The slate demonstrates Netflix’s effort to balance star‑driven events with broad‑appeal content.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Vampire Film & More Peacock Releases This Week
Peacock is rolling out a varied slate of titles from April 20‑26, 2026, beginning with the animated "Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken" and culminating in the horror‑drama "Nosferatu" starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson and Bill Skarsgård. The platform also adds the uplifting true‑story...
While Jana Nayagan Remained in Limbo, Tamil Cinema Found Its Real Winners Elsewhere in Q1 of 2026
Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was pulled from its Jan 9 release after a CBFC referral and a series of court interventions, ultimately leaking online in April without ever reaching theatres. The void left by the high‑profile film was filled by modest‑budget...
Rebecca Calder’s Haunting Turn in New Horror Thriller “Broken Bird”
Rebecca Calder headlines the indie horror thriller “Broken Bird,” portraying a mortuary worker haunted by trauma. Critics praise her layered performance, noting the film’s fresh take on psychological horror and its potential to invigorate the genre.
How Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Carried Telugu Cinema Through the First Quarter of 2026
Telugu cinema’s Q1 2026 was dominated by Chiranjeevi’s *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu*, which netted over ₹300 crore (≈ $36 million) in India, becoming his biggest hit. The opening week also saw Prabhas’ *The Raja Saab* flop despite a ₹100 crore (≈ $12 million) opening, and a...
A24 Making TV Rivals Miserable; Tax Incentive State Guide; New Jobs Pivot Emerges
A24 is intensifying its push into television, a move that is forcing traditional broadcast and streaming rivals to reevaluate their content strategies. At the same time, a newly released guide ranks U.S. states by the generosity of their film‑and‑TV tax...
Veteran Cinematographer Lai Cheng-Ying Dies at 95
Veteran Taiwanese cinematographer Lai Cheng-ying died at 95, a Golden Horse lifetime‑achievement award winner. He co‑founded the Chinese Society of Cinematographers 37 years ago and mentored generations of filmmakers. Lai earned three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography for films...
Margot Robbie's '60s-Set Ocean's 11 Prequel Confirms Release Date and "Epic Heist" Plot
Margot Robbie’s untitled Ocean’s 11 prequel has secured a June 25, 2027 theatrical release after a turbulent development period that saw two directors depart. Oscar‑nominated actor Bradley Cooper will direct and co‑produce the film, joining Robbie’s LuckyChap Productions. The story...
Lucasfilm Unveils Expanded Animated Star Wars Slate, Adds New Darth Maul Series
Lucasfilm Animation announced a slate of upcoming Disney+ series, led by the Darth Maul‑focused "Maul — Shadow Lord" and several yet‑to‑be‑named projects. Creator Dave Filoni confirmed a second season for the new series before its premiere, highlighting Disney’s confidence in...
WACKO MARIA Teams with Horror Film Terrifier for SS26 Capsule
Japanese streetwear label WACKO MARIA has unveiled a Spring/Summer 2026 capsule with the cult horror film Terrifier. The collection, anchored by a Terrifier‑themed Hawaiian shirt, drops on April 18 via the brand’s online store, blending cinematic horror aesthetics with the...
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: The Lathe Of Heaven (1980) Run Time 1H 37M
The Sunday Morning Movie reviews the 1980 PBS‑made‑for‑TV adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin’s novel *The Lathe of Heaven*. While the film suffers from low‑budget production values and dated special effects, critics note that it captures the novel’s unsettling premise...
Aakhri Sawal: Sanjay Dutt Starrer Unveils Indian Sign Language Teaser, Champions Inclusive Storytelling
The upcoming Bollywood drama Aakhri Sawal, starring Sanjay Dutt, has launched its first teaser in Indian Sign Language (ISL). Directed by National Award‑winner Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film delves into the history of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and is slated...
New Release Review - THE GATES
The Gates, directed by John Burr, reimagines the 80s‑90s survival thriller by placing three Black college friends inside an affluent, predominantly white gated community. While the premise promises a sharp commentary on race and class, the film falters on tension,...
Lekha Prajapati Opens up on Fukrey 3 Scene Going Viral, Calls Pankaj Tripathi “One of the Best Co-Actors”
Lekha Prajapati’s brief air‑hostess cameo in *Fukrey 3* unexpectedly went viral after the trailer’s release, sparking widespread meme circulation. The scene’s popularity amplified the film’s online buzz and highlighted the chemistry with veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi, whose improvisation added a memorable...
Exit 8 – The BRWC Review
Japanese director Genki Kawamura adapts the indie game “The Exit 8” into a 95‑minute thriller that traps its protagonist in a looping subway tunnel. The film uses interactive, anomaly‑spotting sequences to comment on Japan’s salary‑man culture, but its narrative drifts when...
Historic Milestone for Malaysian Cinema as Majid Majidi Attends Private Screening of “LIFE – Living In Fear Everyday”
Iranian Oscar‑nominated director Majid Majidi attended a private screening of the Malaysian micro‑budget silent short “LIFE – Living In Fear Everyday,” marking the first time a Malaysian short has been shown in his presence. Director Justin Franz, who shot the...
O’Romeo, Dhurandhar The Revenge, Matka King: How ‘Bade Sahab’ Returned in 3 Different Avatars in 3 Consecutive Months
Bollywood’s fascination with D‑Company resurfaced in 2026 with three consecutive releases. In February, *O’Romeo* featured Avinash Tiwary as Jalal, a loosely modeled Dawood Ibrahim. March’s *Dhurandhar The Revenge* broke a long‑standing taboo by naming Dawood outright and depicting him as...
We’re Nothing At All (2026) by Herman Yau Film Review
Herman Yau’s new social drama “We’re Nothing At All” premiered at the Hong Kong International Film Festival and entered theaters, pulling roughly US$500,000 in its first two weeks. The film re‑imagines a 1998 Wuhan bus bombing in Hong Kong, focusing...
A Dance With Rainbows (2025) by Lee Yi-Shan Film Review
Lee Yi‑shan’s feature debut, “A Dance with Rainbows,” premiered at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, where Yu An‑shun captured the Best Actor award. The film follows 20‑year‑old amateur boxer Ling, whose personal and family struggles unfold amid underground match...
Every Insidious Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best
The Insidious horror franchise, launched in 2011, has grown into a $740 million global box‑office powerhouse across five films. A new ranking ranks the original as the best and The Last Key (2018) as the weakest. The series marks its 15th...
Scream 7 Finally Gets 4K Blu-Ray Release Date
Scream 7, the latest entry in the long‑running slasher franchise, crossed the $200 million worldwide box‑office milestone despite mixed reviews. The film will be released on 4K Blu‑ray on June 16 2026 in four distinct editions ranging from a $28.99 standard combo to a...
Jackass 2 Hits 35mm: Live Q&A with Creators
Tonight’s screening is gonna be phenomenal: #Jackass2 on 35mm at the @egyptianla put on by am_cinematheque . Plus, a Q&A with Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville.
Four Must‑Watch Shows: Stranger Things Returns & Survival Thriller
From Stranger Things' return to a new survival thriller movie, you won't want to miss this film and TV show quartet. https://t.co/J4vzGm1Ms6
Documentary ‘72 Miles’ Chronicles Record Underwater Cleanup at Lake Tahoe Film Festival
The documentary ‘72 Miles’, chronicling nonprofit Clean Up The Lake’s 72‑mile underwater cleanup of Lake Tahoe, will debut at the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival on Sunday, April 18. The film showcases the removal of over 25,000 pounds of submerged litter,...
Watch Queen Elizabeth II Documentary Free Worldwide
Here's how to watch Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE. https://t.co/WEAVryaH6M
Fake BH5 Negotiations Spoofed at Eddie Murphy
Negotiations for Beverly Hills Cop 5 underway with Ted Sarandos, Chris Rock, and Judge Reinhold at the Eddie Murphy AFI Achievement Award gala (I’m kidding) https://t.co/aXAeRA15gd
Paramount Confirms Tom Cruise Returns for Top Gun 3, Expanding the Aerial Franchise
Paramount announced at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas that Tom Cruise will reprise his role as Maverick in Top Gun 3, reuniting with co‑stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The move follows the $1.5 billion global success...
Netflix Recasts Olivia Colman's Role in Upcoming ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Film
Netflix confirmed on Friday, April 17 that Anna Maxwell Martin will replace Olivia Colman as Sarah, Nick’s mother, in the upcoming Heartstopper Forever film slated for 2026. The move keeps a pivotal character in the story and adds two veteran British actors to the...
Tulips - Amber Wilkinson - 20300
Tulips is a 16‑minute UK short film directed by Rhys Prichard that dramatizes a grandfather’s struggle with dementia as his family confronts his loss of independence. The narrative follows his daughter‑in‑law’s teenage daughter, Sophie, who films the moment in an...
Michael Biopic's Pre-Sales Surge to $403k in Four Days
In #China’s #BoxOffice, ticket pre-sales for #MichaelJackson’s music biopic #MICHAEL, which kicked off on WED ahead of its APR 24 debut (Previews on APR 22-23), keeps improving, hitting $403k 4-day cume for the whole APR 22-26 period on 4th day...
Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival
Chile is the Guest Country of Honor at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, fronted by acclaimed directors Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi. The trio will present Oscar‑nominated films, new fiction and documentary works, and a masterclass led by...
Octavia Spencer On Docuseries ‘Lost Women Of Alaska’: “There Are So Many Voices That Need To Be Restored” – Contenders...
Investigation Discovery’s three‑part docuseries “Lost Women of Alaska,” narrated and executive‑produced by Oscar‑winner Octavia Spencer, examines the murders of Indigenous women by serial killer Brian Steven Smith. The series reveals that more than 1,300 Alaska Native women are missing and...
‘Mr. Scorsese’ Director Rebecca Miller Got Martin Scorsese To Open Up, Then Covid Gave Him Time – Contenders TV Documentary
Apple TV+’s five‑part documentary "Mr. Scorsese" was directed by Rebecca Miller, who secured Martin Scorsese’s participation after a cold‑call to his documentary partner and a personal meeting. The COVID‑19 shutdown unexpectedly freed Scorsese’s schedule, allowing a four‑hour porch interview that...
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks Says Of Iconic Actor’s Style: “There’s A Little Bit Of John In...
The new documentary "John Candy: I Like Me," now streaming on Prime Video, chronicles the life and career of the late comedy legend. Directed by Colin Hanks—son of Tom Hanks and longtime admirer—the film features interviews with Candy’s children, Jennifer...
“Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Getaway” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney+ will debut an animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s 12th ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’ book, “The Getaway,” later this year, timed for the holiday season. The film follows Greg Heffley’s family as a tropical vacation spirals into comedic chaos....
Mortal Kombat 2 Poised for Record Opening Weekend
After #Michael & #TheDevilWearsPrada2, the 2026 advantage over 2025 will only grow at US #BoxOffice with #MortalKombat2, debuting in a weekend which was empty last year, and with pre-sales pointing for an opening weekend record for both #MortalKombat franchise and...
Toy Story 5 Footage Revealed at CinemaCon Shows Woody‑Buzz Hero Clash
At CinemaCon, Pixar unveiled new Toy Story 5 footage that pits a paunchy, balder Woody against Buzz Lightyear in a dispute over who will become the hero. The scene introduces a high‑tech frog‑themed tablet named Lilypad and sets the film for a...
Heartstopper Confirms Olivia Colman's Character Has Been Recast for the Netflix Movie
Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever will recast Olivia Colman’s role as Sarah Nelson with Anna Maxwell Martin. The decision, explained by creator Alice Oseman, reflects the character’s importance to Nick’s emotional arc, prompting a “difficult” but necessary change. The film, directed by Wash Westmoreland and...
Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Dominate Box Office
The top two movies this weekend at the domestic box office will, once again, be ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’.
Carey Mulligan Leads Emmy Race; Kerry Washington Gains Buzz
Emmys: Lead Actress (Limited/Movie) — Carey Mulligan Takes Early Lead With ‘Beef’ as Kerry Washington Gains Buzz for ‘Imperfect Women’ https://t.co/oU3muhxzzY via @variety https://t.co/3i5Fq728b5
Friday Box Office: ‘Normal’ Is No ‘Nobody’ as ‘Mother Mary’ Opens Well in Five Theaters
Friday’s domestic box office was dominated by holdovers, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie pulling $7.43 million and staying on track for a $30 million weekend. Among new releases, the crime thriller Normal earned $1.06 million in 2,060 theaters, positioning it for a...
Visually Stunning yet Story‑thin, A24 Quietly Releases Mother Mary
Sumptuous visually but stagnant in story, it’s easy to see why A24 simply dumped #MotherMary in theaters with little fanfare Moments of artistic beauty followed by staggering inertness David Lowery continues to prove be a maddening — erratic af — filmmaker Hard skip...
Legendary Actress Nathalie Baye Dies at 77
Nathalie Baye, ‘Day for Night’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Actress, Dies at 77 https://t.co/2sW21U79bY via @variety
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing Lee Cronin’s reimagining of "The Mummy," starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and others. Produced by horror veterans James Wan and Jason Blum, the film adopts a darker, more brutal tone reminiscent...
Kevin Feige Reveals 35 Actors on Avengers Set
There were some days on #AvengersDoomsday where there were up to 35 actors on set, says Kevin Feige at #CinemaCon. - via @Fandango https://t.co/LAUXInipgz
Performing Mother Mary, Yet A24 Seems to Bury It
Now performing #MotherMary at AMC 6 Reax Sunday night on #MMT🌕 Really feels like @A24’s burying this one tho I’m a big David Lowery fan so🤞 https://t.co/P2SA3XOUbj
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Why Isn't Pete Davidson in “Lorne,” The New Documentary About “SNL” Boss Lorne Michaels? Its Director Explains
Morgan Neville’s new documentary *Lorne* chronicles the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, featuring interviews with SNL veterans such as Tina Fey, Chris Rock, and Jimmy Fallon. The director explained that Pete Davidson was not included because the film’s interview roster...
The 65mm Show to Watch Is ‘Beef’ Season 2
Netflix’s drama “Beef” returns for Season 2 with a striking visual overhaul. Cinematographer James Laxton switched to the ARRI 265, a 65 mm‑size sensor that he says makes the series the first long‑form show to use the camera. The large‑format gear lets the...
Meet Olga Rabinovich, the Philanthropist Singlehandedly Financing Brazil’s Film Talent
Olga Rabinovich founded the Olga Rabinovich Institute and its flagship Projeto Paradiso to fill a financing gap in Brazil’s film sector. The initiative provides small, rapid grants, training and international connections to a talent network of 264 screen professionals. Its agile,...
Only Stellan Declined Charles Dent Role, Others Not Viable
Seeing a lot of talk about “passes” on the Charles Dent role. To be clear, the only other person I know that passed on role was Stellan, every other name rumored I never heard was considered a real option.