Today's Movies Pulse
‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews for Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has been reviewed by several outlets. Critics describe the film as a flawed but fun ride, while others note it feels like playful “playtime” for the director, highlighting a polarized reception.
How Bob Odenkirk and the ‘Nobody’ Team Set Out to Elevate the Genre with ‘Normal’
Bob Odenkirk’s new film *Normal* debuted at SXSW, marking a deliberate departure from the *Nobody* franchise while keeping the same star, writer Derek Kolstad, and producer. The movie fuses action‑thriller beats with western motifs and moral ambiguity, and it was shot on 35 mm film to evoke a classic cinematic texture. Director Ben Wheatley emphasizes practical effects and a “white‑hat, black‑hat” dynamic, underscoring a retro yet twisted sense of morality. *Normal* is now playing in U.S. theaters.
Young Women Aren't Directing Enough Movies. Chandler Levack Has Two Out This Weekend.
Director Chandler Levack is making a rare splash by debuting two films on April 17— the indie theatrical *Mile End Kicks* and the Netflix comedy *Roommates*. Both movies spotlight imperfect young women navigating love, career, and friendship, but they differ...
A Savage Art Review
Bill Banowsky’s documentary *A Savage Art* chronicles the five‑decade career of political cartoonist Patrick Oliphant, whose work has spanned ten U.S. presidents. The film leverages unprecedented access to Oliphant, his family, peers, and journalists, weaving archival footage with hundreds of...
What to Watch This Week
The weekly column spotlights four titles that thrive on conflict, ranging from club dramas to suburban feuds and small‑town rivalries, and recommends them as must‑sees. It also warns readers about one film deemed a box‑office disappointment due to its video‑game‑style...
Walmart's Flipkart Plans Foray Into India's Ticketing Market as Live Events Boom, Sources Say
Flipkart, the Walmart‑owned Indian e‑commerce giant, plans to launch a ticket‑selling platform in May, targeting movies and concerts. The move pits it against established players BookMyShow and Zomato’s District as the country’s live‑events market booms. Flipkart will also pilot a...
New to MUBI/VOD - THE SECRET AGENT
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s new film *The Secret Agent* transports viewers to 1970s Brazil, where a university professor becomes a fugitive after a smear campaign brands him a communist. Wagner Moura anchors the drama as Armando, navigating a labyrinth of corrupt...
L’Oréal to TRESemmé: Beauty’s ‘Groundbreaking’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 Collaborations
The Devil Wears Prada 2, slated for release on May 1, is prompting a wave of beauty brand collaborations. L’Oréal’s Lancôme has been appointed the film’s signature skin‑care partner, while Unilever‑owned TRESemmé becomes the official hair‑care brand, rolling out special‑edition lines in...
Disney/Marvel Unveils Brand New Theater Experience for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Disney and Marvel unveiled Infinity Vision, a new certification for premium large‑format theaters, ahead of the December 18, 2026 release of Avengers: Doomsday. The move counters Warner Bros.’ three‑week exclusive IMAX window for Dune: Part Three, which will be the only IMAX title...
Amazon MGM Studios Unveils 2026‑2027 Theatrical Slate at CinemaCon, Commits to 15+ Films
Amazon MGM Studios announced a full 2026‑2027 film slate at CinemaCon, pledging at least 15 theatrical releases a year and noting that its sci‑fi adaptation Project Hail Mary has already earned over $525 million worldwide. The rollout includes high‑profile projects such...
MobLand Star's "Completely Gripping" British Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free
British thriller *Dead Man’s Shoes*, starring and co‑written by Paddy Considine, is now available for free on Channel 4’s streaming platform for a limited 13‑day window. The 2004 film follows a soldier’s brutal revenge against drug dealers who harmed his disabled brother, earning...
Rise & Shine 2026 Selection Announced
Rise & Shine, a development and pitching lab for emerging animators, announced its 2026 cohort of eleven short films selected from more than 80 applications. The three‑part program launches in June 2026 at Animafest Zagreb, continues online in October, and...
Chris Evans Breaks Silence on Avengers: Doomsday Return as "Amazing" Trailer Debuts
Marvel Studios unveiled the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing a crowded lineup of heroes and a dramatic showdown that ends with Captain America wielding Mjolnir. Chris Evans appeared at CinemaCon to confirm his return, emphasizing a story‑driven reason...
Paramount Unveils Street Fighter Trailer, Announces Oct. 16, 2026 Release
Paramount Pictures released the first full trailer for its live‑action Street Fighter reboot, confirming an October 16, 2026 theatrical debut. The three‑minute spot showcases Ryu, Ken, Chun‑Li and a star‑studded cast, while emphasizing a deliberately campy, game‑faithful tone that has already sparked...
AMC CEO Backs David Ellison's 30‑film Pledge as Paramount‑Skydance Eyes $111 B Warner Bros. Deal
AMC Entertainment’s Adam Aron publicly endorsed David Ellison’s commitment to deliver 30 movies a year after Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The endorsement comes as exhibitors worry about shrinking pipelines, while Warner Bros. celebrates a record $4.4 billion box‑office...
First Trailer for Ridley Scott’s THE DOG STARS, Starring Jacob Elordi
Ridley Scott’s new post‑apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars dropped its first trailer, unveiling a bleak future devastated by a lethal flu virus. The film adapts Peter Heller’s novel and is scripted by Mark L. Smith, featuring Jacob Elordi alongside Josh...
Paramount+ Film Leak Exposes Security Gaps, Sparks Cybersecurity Scrutiny
A hacker known as @ImStillDissin posted the entire "Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender" movie online, six months before its Paramount+ debut. The leak, traced to a compromised email chain and a 4chan distribution, has forced Paramount to launch an...
AI‑Generated Val Kilmer Trailer Ignites Outrage Over Digital Resurrection
A trailer for the indie drama As Deep as the Grave debuted at CinemaCon featuring an AI‑rendered Val Kilmer, prompting a wave of criticism from actors and audiences. The filmmakers say they secured consent and compensation from Kilmer’s estate, but the...
The Calf Doll (2026) by Ankur Hooda Documentary Review
Ankur Hooda’s 2026 documentary *The Calf Doll* follows a grieving Haryana farmer who taxidermies his dead calf to confront loss, intertwining rural hardship with surreal performance. The film blends observational footage, improvised TikTok interludes, and staged scenes, creating a hybrid...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Promises Plenty of Star Wars-Level Action
Disney unveiled the final trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu," a theatrical film set for release on May 22, 2026. Directed by Jon Favreau and co‑written with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni, the movie follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as...
The Floor Remembers – Short Film Review
The Floor Remembers, a 15‑minute short directed by Jayme Kaye Gershen, chronicles the Miami Roller Rink—a 40‑year‑old community hub that has survived multiple name changes and ownership shifts. Gershen spent a year observing the rink before filming, allowing the space’s rhythms...
Video: "Glory" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix is set to launch "Glory," an Indian original series, on May 1, 2026. The drama follows two brothers in a small‑town boxing hub as they investigate a shocking murder while reconciling with their legendary coach father. Starring Divyenndu, Pulkit...
Five Free Movies to Stream Now
A new roundup highlights five paranoia‑themed movies now streaming for free on ad‑supported services. The selection includes Todd Haynes’s 1995 drama “Safe,” Brian De Palma’s “Blow Out,” and titles from Alan J. Pakula’s Paranoia Trilogy, each reflecting the era’s lingering...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Is Out. Wait, Who’s Lee Cronin?
Lee Cronin, the Irish director behind A24’s folk‑horror hit “The Hole in the Ground,” is now attached to Universal’s latest “Mummy” installment, titled “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.” The film follows an American girl abducted in Cairo who returns eight years...
Want to See Obsession Early? Heres How.
Film *Obsession*, a horror thriller directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open nationwide on May 15. Mashable has partnered with Focus Features to host free advanced screenings in New York and Chicago...
Kinaesthesia at the Bfi London
Kinaesthesia, a documentary celebrating the centenary of the "dream film," debuted at BFI Southbank from April 17‑19, 2026. The film weaves newly digitised silent‑era sequences—including Metropolis, A Page of Madness, and The Fall of the House of Usher—into a narrative...
Avengers Reassemble and Top Gun Flies Back - Hollywood Studios Preview Their New Movies
Hollywood’s annual CinemaCon in Las Vegas unveiled a blockbuster‑heavy slate, headlined by Disney’s first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, set for Dec 18, and Paramount’s confirmation of a Top Gun sequel after the original’s $1.5 bn global run. Studios also showcased AI‑driven resurrection of...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review
Lee Cronin’s reimagining of *The Mummy* blends Egyptian myth with modern horror, following a family’s nightmare after their daughter Katie is abducted and returned disfigured. The film, clocking in at over 130 minutes, leans heavily into graphic child‑centred violence, positioning...
'It's Like I Gave Birth to Twins': Canadian Director Chandler Levack Has 2 Movies Opening on the Same Day
Canadian writer‑director Chandler Levack is debuting two feature films on April 17, 2026: the Montreal‑set music‑scene rom‑com “Mile End Kicks” opening in theatres and at TIFF, and the Netflix‑released college comedy “Roommates” produced by Adam Sandler. The back‑to‑back releases follow her...
Film Review: Pieta (2026) by Adolfo Alix Jr.
Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr.’s new drama‑crime hybrid Pieta, starring Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Bembol Roco, Jaclyn Jose, Angeli Bayani and Alfred Vargas, opened in a limited Manila run after premiering at the Moscow International Film Festival. The film follows...
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The Biggest News From CinemaCon Day 4: “Avengers: Doomsday”, “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, Johnny Depp, and More
Day four of CinemaCon delivered a wave of high‑profile franchise news. Disney premiered the full trailer for Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing Doctor Doom and a crossover with the Fantastic Four, and unveiled new footage from The Mandalorian, Toy Story 5, and other...
The Jon Favreau Doctrine
At CinemaCon, Jon Favreau delivered a wide‑ranging talk on the accelerating AI revolution in entertainment, the capabilities of the LED‑wall “Volume” he helped pioneer, and the recent leadership turnover at Lucasfilm after Kathleen Kennedy’s exit. He announced that Disney’s flagship...
Disney's Infinity Could End IMAX Showdown, Aid Smaller Chains
I’m not yet a fan of Disney’s Infinity standard. But the knee jerk response to it is short sighted. This is not just about opening weekend. They had to fight last year for any IMAX screens for Zootopia 2 vs...
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Steals Show at CinemaCon
Tons of pics from the @disneystudios CinemaCon panel tonight. Without question the biggest response to anything played at the con was the avengers Doomsday trailer. People LOVED it. Helps that so little was known about the movie before tonight and...
‘Perfect Crown’ Scores Disney+’s Biggest K-Drama Debut to Date
Disney+ announced that the rom‑com series "Perfect Crown" has become its biggest‑ever K‑drama debut, topping all Korean‑series premieres on the platform globally within five days. The show, starring K‑pop icon IU and breakout actor Byeon Woo‑seok, streams internationally on Disney+...
Pam Abdy and Sandra Bullock Talk Paramount-Warners Deal and ‘Practical Magic 2’
Paramount is nearing a mega‑merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal remains in regulatory limbo. Warner’s co‑chair Pam Abdy said the studio is already green‑lighting films slated for release through 2029 to keep talent and staff engaged. At a CNBC Changemakers...
Sony Pictures' CEO Urges Cinemas to Cut Ad Reels Before Films
At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman called on theater operators to drastically reduce the roughly 30‑minute pre‑show ad and trailer blocks that precede movies. He warned that the length of these segments drives frequent moviegoers to...
Sandra Bullock Hasn’t Seen Those AI Trailers for ‘Practical Magic 2,’ but Says It’s Time to ‘Lean Into’ New Tech
Sandra Bullock and Warner Bros. co‑chair Pam Abdy discussed the surge of fan‑made AI trailers for the upcoming "Practical Magic 2," which is slated for a September 11 theatrical release. While neither has seen the AI clips, they view the...
Jacksepticeye Joins Bloodborne Animated Film as Producer, Promises Fan‑First Adaptation
Jacksepticeye (Seán McLoughlin) announced his producer credit on Sony Pictures' R‑rated Bloodborne animated film at CinemaCon, vowing to protect the franchise’s gritty spirit. The move underscores the growing trend of creators from the gaming community shaping high‑profile adaptations.
Disney's Infinity Vision Sets New Theatrical Standards
At #CinemaCon: Here are details on Disney's new "Infinity Vision" announcement. "Infinity Vision sets a new benchmark for theatrical presentation, certifying auditoriums that meet rigorous technical standards, including a focus on: The largest screens for maximum scale Laser projection for superior brightness and...
Netflix's Ladies First Trailer Sparks Backlash
New Netflix movie Ladies First explores and man's worst nightmare in a woman dominated world — but its first trailer hasn't gone down well. https://t.co/vtonA5baWD
Jon Favreau on the Future of Star Wars, AI, and New Filmmaking Technology
In this episode, host Matt Bellany chats with director Jon Favreau at CinemaCon about the transition of "The Mandalorian" from a streaming hit to a theatrical Star Wars film, the blend of practical sets and cutting‑edge tech like the Volume and...
Fans Demand Official Doomsday Trailer Amid AI Fakes
Marvel fans are begging for Doomsday's official trailer to be released as numerous AI fakes appear online. https://t.co/J165KyLVlh
Film Mimics Surkov, Reveals Empty Trickster Illusion
This movie is inspired by Surkov’s postmodern trickster genius image, but unwittingly does a lot to expose the hollowness behind it. It’s mostly a series of tedious, vapid monologues without much insight. The promised “wizardry” was sorely lacking https://t.co/MP552KwYZg
Review of Assayas' Wizard of the Kremlin
My review of The Wizard Of The Kremlin (dir. Olivier Assayas) is up here: https://t.co/cHEyaBVIsS (it premiered at Venice last August and gets its UK release today)
Only 12 Theatrical Releases, Not the Claimed 15
Still waiting for anyone - especially anyone repeating David Ellison’s claims of 15 theatrical releases this year - to offer up a list of 15 films. Happy to be wrong. But my count is still 12.
Disney Launches Infinity Theaters to Sidestep IMAX
Disney isn’t sour graping with their new “Infinity” theater standard. They are trying to get clear of IMAX, understanding that the audience wants it for many of their films and can’t get it. So they are making their own without...
Only IMAX Slot Left: The 11th Stays Free
The 11th remains the only uncommitted IMAX date in that period as Narnia has Nov 26 and Dec 4 on lockdown.
From Gross Gags
Gotta love that Pete Farrelly, who got famous for cum in Cameron Diaz’s hair and Ben Stiller’s balls in his zipper and just has his newest, Balls Up, go direct to Amazon Prime, will go to the Oscars for the...
Final Mandalorian Trailer Drops, Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
And here's your final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Tix on sale tomorrow, lighting up Memorial Day holiday wknd #boxoffice. https://t.co/OltOgQKP82
Warner Bros' Lack of Director Control Yields Disastrous, Overlong Mummy
Warner Bros has REPEATEDLY shown ZERO ability to CONTROL their directors & it’s happened AGAIN with the grotesquely overlong & repugnant #LeeCroninsTheMummy A 2.25-hour mummy twist on his EVIL DEAD dreck This is how you WRECK cinema with torturous films like this...