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.
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 149 – ‘Killer of Sheep’ (Charles Burnett, 1978)
The Director Watch Podcast’s 149th episode dives into Charles Burnett’s 1978 debut, *Killer of Sheep*, exploring its themes of Black family life and Italian neorealism. The hosts highlight recent restorations of Burnett’s catalog on physical media, giving the film renewed visibility. At 1 hour 19 minutes, the conversation blends analysis, favorite shots, and a light‑hearted debate about the world’s top athlete. Listeners are invited to stay tuned for the next installment, which will cover Burnett’s *To Sleep With Anger*.
The Odyssey: Charlize Theron’s Character Confirmed
Christopher Nolan’s long‑awaited adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* is moving toward release, with Universal unveiling new CinemaCon footage. The teaser confirms Charlize Theron as the nymph Calypso, confronting Matt Damon’s Odysseus on the island of Ogygia. The film joins an...
Yash on How Ravana’s Ten Heads Have Been Portrayed in Ramayana: ‘It’s a Very Interesting Interpretation’
The upcoming two‑part *Ramayana* starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash has unveiled a lavish first look, highlighting the film’s massive ₹4,000 crore (≈$480 million) budget and ambitious visual design. Yash, playing Ravana, says he is delving into the demon king’s psyche to portray...
Psycho Killer Review: Dark, Brutal, and Surprisingly Entertaining
The review spotlights *Psycho Killer*, a dark thriller where Kansas highway patrol officer Georgina Campbell hunts the man who murdered her husband, only to uncover a sadistic serial killer played by James Preston Rogers. The film leans heavily on classic...
Dulquer Salmaan Wraps I’m Game After 156 Days; Calls It His “Most Demanding yet Fulfilling” Film, Confirms Onam Release
Actor Dulquer Salmaan announced the completion of his Malayalam action thriller I’m Game after a grueling 156‑day shoot, calling it his most demanding yet fulfilling project. The film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, merges a cricket backdrop with high‑octane action and marks...
Full Trailer for 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' - John Krasinski & Sienna Miller
Prime Video will stream the standalone film "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" on May 20, 2026, extending the popular series that ended in 2023. The movie reunites John Krasinski as Jack Ryan with Sienna Miller and other series regulars, and pits...
Netflix's $72B Warner Bid Missed, Earnings Loom
The $72 Billion Netflix Question Facing Netflix Heading into Q1 2026 Earnings Tonight $NFLX You were prepared to a write a $72 billion cash check to acquire Warner Bros. studio and HBO up until last month when you got outbid and...
Jana Nayagan Leak: Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Makes Three Arrests, Freelance Editor Pirated the Footage
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three suspects in the high‑profile leak of Vijay’s upcoming film *Jana Nayagan*, adding to six earlier arrests. The leak, which included a five‑minute clip, surfaced just days before the state elections, prompting condemnation from...
Runway CEO Says AI Could Help Hollywood Make 50 Films Instead of One $100M Blockbuster
Runway, the AI video‑generation startup now valued at over $5 billion, CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela told Semafor World Economy that a $100 million budget could fund 50 AI‑generated movies instead of a single blockbuster. He argues that scaling quantity with the same visual...
‘Focker-In-Law’ Trailer: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro & Ariana Grande Star in ‘Meet the Parents’ Sequel
Paramount Pictures released the first trailer for “Focker‑In‑Law,” the long‑awaited sequel to the Meet the Parents franchise. Ben Stiller returns as Greg Focker opposite Robert De Niro’s Jack Byrnes, while pop star Ariana Grande joins the cast, injecting fresh comedic energy. Veteran...
The Legendary Cyberpunk Anime ‘Akira’ Demands a Rewatch
The 1988 cyber‑punk classic *Akira* returns to UK, Irish, French and Spanish cinemas on April 17, with Australia and New Zealand following in early May. Directed by manga creator Katsuhiro Otomo, the hand‑drawn film blends dystopian neo‑Tokyo visuals with a story about...
Kit Connor Lands Major Netflix Role in "Fresh and Unique" Continuation of Beloved British Classic
Kit Connor, known for Heartstopper, will voice lead Charlie Paley in Netflix’s animated film "Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory," a fresh reimagining of Roald Dahl’s classic slated for 2027. The movie pairs Connor with Taika Waititi, who voices Willy Wonka,...
Ram Gopal Varma Reveals His only Criticism for Dhurandhar 2: ‘Dawood Ibrahim’s Portrayal Was Incorrect’
Ram Gopal Varma lauded Aditya Dhar’s *Dhurandhar 2* as a cinematic breakthrough but singled out one flaw: the film’s portrayal of gangster Dawood Ibrahim. RGV argues the depiction of Dawood as an active terror mastermind is inaccurate, insisting the criminal has been...
Alice Winocour Will Receive The 2026 Alpine Award At The Cannes Film Festival
French director Alice Winocour has been named the 2026 recipient of the newly created Alpine Award, which will be presented during the Directors’ Fortnight closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21. The Alpine Award, launched in 2025,...
How to Catch a Butterfly (2026) by Kiriko Mechanicus Short Film Review
Kiriko Mechanicus’s new short documentary “How to Catch a Butterfly” confronts the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings by intertwining personal letters to the killer with a critique of Asian fetishization. The film juxtaposes a red‑lit opening that evokes “Madame Butterfly” with...
The Mummy Review – Classic Monster Gets Dug up for Unravelling Resurrection
Warner Bros’ 2026 horror reboot The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, is marketed as a director‑driven project to separate it from Universal’s upcoming family‑friendly franchise. The film, a hard‑R take reminiscent of Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise, runs 134 minutes and...
DC’s ‘Supergirl’ Highlights Milly Alcock’s Five Alien Languages at CinemaCon
DC Studios debuted new footage of its upcoming ‘Supergirl’ series at CinemaCon, emphasizing lead actress Milly Alcock’s intensive training that included learning five alien languages. The showcase signals a more expansive, interstellar direction for the DC Universe and hints at...
‘The Last Dance’ Ends a Beautiful, Impactful Run for the Long-Time Roger Ebert Film Festival
The Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival, affectionately known as Ebertfest, will host its final edition titled “The Last Dance” on April 17‑18 at Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre. Founded in 1999 by Roger and Chaz Ebert with Nate Kohn, the festival...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Fresh From the Sarcophagus
Lee Cronin’s new horror film “The Mummy” reimagines the classic monster with a demonic‑possession twist, following an American couple whose daughter returns eight years after a plane crash, scarred and malevolent. The movie, starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa and newcomer Natalie Grace,...
Netflix’s ‘Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory’ Gets A Sony-Fied First Look And Contemporary Reset
Netflix announced a 2027 release for an animated re‑imagining of Roald Dahl’s classic, titled “Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.” The film will be directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan, animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks, and features Kit Connor and...
CinemaCon 2026 Recap: Universal Pictures & Focus Features
Universal Pictures used its CinemaCon 2026 stage to underline stability amid Hollywood upheaval, announcing a five‑week exclusive theatrical window for all 2026 releases and a seven‑week window for 2027. The studio unveiled a star‑studded slate—including Christopher Nolan’s IMAX‑ready "The Odyssey,"...
Salman Khan Eyes August 15 Release for Maatrubhumi, but Film’s Fate Hanging After Title Change, Reshoots
Salman Khan’s upcoming military drama, originally titled *Battle of Galwan*, has been retitled *Maatrubhumi* after Chinese criticism of its anti‑China narrative. The controversy forced a strategic overhaul, including a 40% reshoot and the removal of direct references to the Galwan...
Jodie Comer and Hugh Jackman's "Dark" Period Thriller Confirms UK Release Date
Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer headline the new period thriller *The Death of Robin Hood*, slated for UK cinemas on Wednesday, 2 September. The film offers a dark, visceral take on the legendary archer, portraying an aging Robin confronting mortality and...
New Trailer and Poster for Argentine Horror A MOTHER’S RECALL
A new trailer and poster have been released for the Argentine psychological horror film *A Mother’s Recall*, written and directed by Mauro Iván Ojeda, known for *The Funeral Home*. The film stars Mateo Berti, Miguel Bosco, Lorenzo Crespo, Vilma Echeverría,...
Kiss Of The Spider Woman Review
Bill Condon’s 2025 musical drama *Kiss of the Spider Woman* reimagines Manuel Puig’s novel with lavish choreography and a heightened visual style. The film follows gay window‑dresser Luis Molina (Tonatiuh) and left‑wing activist Valentin Arregui (Diego Luna) as they share a prison...
Practical Magic 2 Trailer Stuns CinemaCon, Reunites Kidman and Bullock
Warner Bros. Pictures premiered the Practical Magic 2 trailer at CinemaCon, bringing Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock back to the stage. The teaser highlighted new cast members and confirmed Susanne Bier as director, reigniting buzz for the long‑awaited sequel.
Ellie Bamber Is Kate Moss in MOSS & FREUD - New Trailer and Poster
James Lucas’s new biopic *Moss & Freud* stars Ellie Bamber as supermodel Kate Moss and Derek Jacobi as painter Lucian Freud. The film dramatizes the 2002 portrait session that later fetched £3.5 million (about $4.5 million) at auction. A trailer and poster were released this...
Amazon Boss Offers James Bond Casting Update: "It Is the Dream of a Lifetime"
Amazon MGM Studios, now overseeing the James Bond franchise, announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next installment while Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight pens the screenplay. Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM, emphasized a deliberate, respectful casting process but...
Amazon MGM Leverages E‑Commerce Power to Market ‘Project Hail Mary’ at CinemaCon
Amazon MGM Studios showcased an integrated marketing playbook at CinemaCon, pairing its e‑commerce clout with theatrical distribution to amplify the $525 million worldwide run of ‘Project Hail Mary.’ Executives promised 15 new releases per year and an international distribution unit, underscoring...
Film Festivals Are Pushing Into Unexpected U.S. Cities
Film festivals are moving beyond New York and Los Angeles, targeting mid‑size U.S. cities that offer tax incentives, affordable logistics, and vibrant creative communities. Atlanta, Austin and Santa Barbara now host flagship events that rival traditional power‑center festivals in attendance and...
Directors' Fortnight Head Highlights Animation Growth and Independent Film Challenges
The Directors' Fortnight, Cannes’ parallel section, unveiled its 58th edition lineup, spotlighting a surge in animated features and the persistent hurdles facing independent cinema. Program director Rejl emphasized that animation now accounts for roughly a third of the selections, reflecting...
French Independent Producers Demand the Reinstatement of Suspended Web Creator Fund
French independent producers, organized under the Syndicat des Producteurs Indépendants (SPI), are demanding that the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) reinstate the Web Creator Fund it suspended earlier this year. The fund, worth roughly €5 million, was...
Behind the Scenes of 'Ewilan’s Quest': A French Fantasy Epic
“Ewilan’s Quest”, the French fantasy saga created by Pierre Bottero, has become a cultural touchstone in French young‑adult literature. The series, which began as a novel trilogy, has expanded into graphic novels, a Netflix adaptation, and a thriving fan ecosystem....
"Dao": French Producers Empower Alain Gomis's Radical Cinematic Vision
Alain Gomis’s latest feature, "Dao," is a 3‑hour‑plus epic that debuted in the competition slate at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival. The film, which explores African diaspora narratives through an experimental structure, will open in French cinemas on April...
Carcassonne Political Film Fest Rejects Far-Right City Funding
The Carcassonne International Political Film Festival, now in its eighth edition (January 15‑19, 2026), turned down a municipal grant from the city’s far‑right‑led council. Organizers said accepting the money would compromise artistic independence and align the event with a political...
Cannes and Tokyo Launch the 'Japan IP Market'
The Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) has partnered with the Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (Tiffcom) to launch the Japan IP Market, debuting at Cannes 2024. The new platform will present a curated slate of Japanese film, television,...
Brendan Fraser's "Incredible" Drama with "Clever Twist" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Brendan Fraser stars in the Japanese‑set drama "Rental Family," now streaming on Disney+. The film follows an American actor who joins a Tokyo rental‑family agency, blurring performance and reality. Critics have lauded Fraser’s performance, giving the movie an 88% Rotten...
Documentaries to Watch Now: Cover-Up (2025)
"Cover‑Up" (2025), directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, profiles Pulitzer‑winning journalist Seymour Hersh and his landmark investigations of the My Lai massacre and Abu Ghraib abuses. The film blends the tension of 1970s political thrillers with rigorous reporting, offering a...
‘Normal’ Review: This Town Is Anything But
Bob Odenkirk headlines the new action‑thriller “Normal,” released April 16, 2026, after his breakout performances in the “Nobody” series. The screenplay is penned by Derek Kolstad, the creator of the “Nobody” and “John Wick” franchises, promising high‑octane set‑pieces. Director Ben Wheatley brings his...
‘Eagles of the Republic’ Review: How Authoritarians Clip Wings
Tarik Saleh’s new thriller “Eagles of the Republic” examines how authoritarian regimes co‑opt celebrities for propaganda. The film follows Egyptian megastar George Fahmy, played by Fares Fares, as he is pressured by President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi’s security apparatus to portray the...
‘Amrum’ Review: A Moral Awakening
“Amrum” is a World War II-era drama set on a remote German island, directed by Fatih Akin and starring Diane Kruger, Jasper Billerbeck, and Laura Tonke. The film, based on co‑screenwriter Hark Bohm’s childhood recollections, follows 12‑year‑old Nanning’s quest to gather ingredients for white bread...
Quiksilver Brings Back ‘Young Guns’ With A Collection And Forthcoming Film
Quiksilver is reviving its iconic 2005 "Young Guns" surf film with a new collection and a fresh documentary slated for an August release. The reboot features a lineup of current surf stars—including Griff, Kanoa, Rio Waida, and Mikey Wright—under the...
AmazonMGM's Star‑filled Panel Steals Show From Giants
People really raving about the #AmazonMGM panel, saying they really knew how to put up a show which won exhibitors’ hearts by stars actually engaging with them and put them first, coming down to #RyanGosling himself give them their flowers...
Jack Ryan: Ghost War Trailer Unveils New Thriller Action
Full Trailer for 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' with John Krasinski & Sienna Miller https://t.co/Xs8cwbIbfK #JohnKrasinski #JackRyan #GhostWar #TomClancy #thriller #PrimeVideo https://t.co/S68x9REskQ
Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes Lineup Includes Ukrainian War Portrait, Ecuador Indigenous Doc and Victorian Wilderness Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)
The Adelaide Film Festival’s "Goes to Cannes" program will showcase five Australian works-in-progress at the Cannes Marché du Film, ranging from a Ukrainian war portrait to an Ecuadorian Indigenous oil‑resistance documentary. The lineup includes two documentaries—"Polina" and "Death of a...
Full Japanese Street Fighter Trailer Showcases Star-Studded Cast
Awesome Full Trailer for 'Street Fighter' Action Movie Made in Japan https://t.co/qM73AB6r2P #StreetFighter #NoahCentineo #AndrewKoji #CallinaLiang #JasonMomoa #DavidDastmalchian https://t.co/LCYzoEExnc
Scott Caan's Role: New Character or Familiar Face?
Still not sure if Scott Caan is playing a new character or an old one https://t.co/I7YhDIoOEc
Farhadi Unveils 'Parallel Tales' Trailer with Star Cast
First Trailer for Farhadi's Film 'Parallel Tales' with Huppert, Efira, Cassel https://t.co/XMwAnqsA0s #ParallelTalles #Cannes2026 #HistoiresParallèles #AsgharFarhadi #cinema https://t.co/qMMg7xeQz9
The Mummy: Bland, Misguided Horror Misunderstands Its Own Story
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: don’t be fooled by the title, this is totally anonymous horror filmmaking. bland, mean but not in a fun way, and builds to an ending that totally misunderstands the movie. my review: https://t.co/ijwHxU1j64 https://t.co/YvwWr0iRtY
Exploring Christian Petzold’s Mirrors No3 in New Vlog
My vlog on Christian Petzold’s Mirrors No3 is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/XrYNgqaUj8