Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it will not lessen competition in the media sector. Regulators noted the combined entity would create a strong alternative in the video‑streaming market while live‑programming and film‑studio competition remains robust.
Eyelashes – Short Film Review
Omar Elhanbouly wrote, directed and stars in the short film *Eyelashes*, which was selected for the 2026 Cleveland International Film Festival. The drama follows Mohammad, an Egyptian immigrant in London, as he confronts a career‑defining offer that challenges his Islamic faith. The film’s restrained visual style and focus on everyday moments highlight the emotional cost of assimilation. Critics praise its honest portrayal of identity tension, positioning Elhanbouly as a distinctive new voice in indie cinema.
3 Seasons of Tyler Perry’s Beloved Drama & More Paramount+ Releases This Week
Paramount+ is rolling out three new seasons of Tyler Perry’s political drama The Oval, delivering Seasons 5‑7 on April 15, 2026. The platform also debuts the soccer‑legend docuseries You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg on April 14, and concludes the basketball‑focused Made...
CinemaCon 2026 Announces James Cameron, Catherine Laga’aia Among Big Screen Achievement Honorees
CinemaCon has named seven recipients of its 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards, spotlighting Avatar director James Cameron and Moana star Catherine Laga’aia. The honorees will be celebrated on April 16, underscoring the industry’s focus on theatrical innovation amid streaming growth.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Häxan (1922) Run Time: 1H 45M
The Sunday Morning Movie series featured the 1922 hybrid horror‑documentary *Häxan*, highlighting its groundbreaking blend of scholarly lecture and dramatized witch‑craft scenes. Critics praised its unsettling silent‑era special effects, such as stop‑motion and reverse footage, which feel surprisingly modern. The...
Quentin Tarantino's "Perfect" Crime Thriller Reservoir Dogs Is Now Streaming for Free
Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 debut *Reservoir Dogs* is now available for free streaming in the UK on ITVX and Tubi, with Disney+ also offering it to subscribers. The crime thriller, praised for its hyper‑violence, pop‑culture references, and a stacked ensemble cast,...
The Overlook Film Festival 2026 Review - GOODY GOODY
Goody Goody, Raymond Creamer’s debut horror feature, opens with a real‑time labor scene in a remote cabin where a pregnant woman gives birth to a demonic child. The film relies on a single location and a small cast, using a continuous‑take...
“Blue Heron” Is an Exalted Drama of Troubled Childhood
Sophy Romvari’s debut feature "Blue Heron" opens as a memory‑driven drama set on 1990s Vancouver Island, chronicling sister Sasha’s recollection of her brother Jeremy’s oppositional‑defiant disorder and the family’s struggle to cope. The film blends documentary‑style interviews, precise cinematography by...
Drag Review (2026 Overlook Film Festival)
The Overlook Film Festival showcased "Drag," a horror‑black‑comedy that blends slapstick humor with visceral gore. The story follows sisters Lucy DeVito and Lizzy Caplan, trapped after a botched robbery leaves one with a back injury. Minimalist casting, including John Stamos’s surreal...
Tommy Tom On Spare Queen, Bowling, And Women Who Refuse To Split
Director Tommy Tom debuted "Spare Queen" at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, a character‑driven bowling drama that uses the sport’s notorious seven‑and‑ten split as a metaphor for fleeting human connections. The film follows two women, played by Stephy Tang...
In Indonesia, Horror Film Posters Trigger Child Suicide Fears
Indonesia’s horror film "Aku Harus Mati" faced a swift backlash after its graphic posters—showing a blue demon and the tagline "I Must Die"—were displayed nationwide. Child‑protection groups and officials, citing a declared "child suicide emergency" with 115 cases since 2023,...
Controversial Hong Kong Documentary Pulled From Italian Film Festival
Award‑winning Hong Kong documentary *To My Nineteen‑Year‑Old Self* was withdrawn from the Far East Film Festival in Udine after a consent dispute surfaced. The film, co‑directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen‑ting, follows six Ying Wa Girls’ School students over a decade...
Passenger Movie Possibly Debuting May 22
Does anyone have a strong feeling that the Ovredal movie Passenger is actually opening on May 22?
Sunshine Woman’s Choir (2025) by Gavin Lin Film Review
Sunshine Woman’s Choir, a Mandarin‑language drama directed by Gavin Lin, became Taiwan’s highest‑grossing local film, surpassing NT$545 million (≈$17 million) and eclipsing the long‑standing record set by Cape No. 7. The story follows inmate Hui‑zhen, who gives birth behind bars and forms a...
'Daredevil: Born Again' Quietly Hints Matt Murdock Will Never Join The Avengers
Marvel’s series Daredevil: Born Again subtly signals that Matt Murdock will likely remain outside the Avengers roster. Season 2 links the show to the Thunderbolts and re‑introduces the Defenders, giving Daredevil a self‑contained team. Charlie Cox reinforced the idea on a...
Disney+ Beats Netflix in Weekly Viewership as 'Zootopia 2' Draws 1.72 Billion Minutes
Disney+ overtook Netflix in weekly household TV viewership for the week ending March 15, thanks to the streaming debut of Zootopia 2, which logged 1.72 billion minutes. The win marks only the fourth time Disney+ has topped Nielsen’s weekly rankings, underscoring the growing...
Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 24 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh’s Film Bounces Back to Double-Digit Collections; Set to...
Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” posted a worldwide gross of ₹1,691.30 crore (≈$204 million), moving it into the fourth‑largest box‑office tally for an Indian film. The movie recorded a 92.9% jump in Saturday earnings, with occupancy rising to 24.3% across more than...
Smart Blair Witch Homage Shows Why Past Should Stay Buried
A slick homage to BLAIR WITCH, #HuntingMatthewNichols impresses with its smartly produced faux-documentary/found-footage structure & tight 90-minute runtime Maybe a little too on the nose with its inspiration but builds to a satisfying finish: a reminder to leave the past alone...
1932 Shanghai Rebels and Gangs Unite Against Japanese in Assassin
It's 1932 Shanghai, and the Chinese rebels and gangs are working together to fight the Japanese occupiers in "Assassin", a violent, stylized historical action film that's worth a watch: https://t.co/3pgUwtrkpJ #film #movies https://t.co/qOItQtGoNA
Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounsou, & Whitney Peak Talk Netflix Shark Movie Thrash
Netflix has added the disaster thriller "Thrash" to its streaming catalog, a film that pits a hurricane‑ravaged coastal town against a swarm of aggressive sharks. The movie features intense water sequences, including a week‑long car‑submersion shoot and prolonged underwater scenes...
Trauma Or, Monsters All - Jennie Kermode - 20295
Larry Fessenden’s new horror‑drama Trauma Or, Monsters All reunites the werewolf, Frankenstein‑type and vampire characters from his earlier films in a single story set in the decaying town of Talbot Falls. The plot follows teenage journalist Cassandra, whose sensational article...
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Ralph Fiennes Won't Star in “Harry Potter ”HBO Show — but He Has an 'Amazing' Idea for Who Should Play...
Ralph Fiennes confirmed he will not return as Lord Voldemort for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. While he expressed willingness in the past, no effort was made to bring him back, and he says the opportunity has passed. Fiennes suggested...
New Star Wars Series Called "Gritty" And "Visually Stunning" As It Lands Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Disney+ launched "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," an animated series set after The Clone Wars. Created by Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer as Maul, the show has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 36 critic...
Jinsei (2025) by Suzuki Ryuya Animation Review
Jinsei is Suzuki Ryuya’s debut feature, a fully hand‑drawn animation completed over 18 months and funded entirely through crowdfunding. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and is now screening at Cinemasia in the Netherlands. Its desaturated,...
Tom Holland Confirms Additional Spider-Man: Brand New Day Filming that They "Don't Need"
Tom Holland confirmed that Spider‑Man: Brand New Day is undergoing reshoots in London, but he says the new footage isn’t required to make the film work. The additional material focuses on extra humor, a fresh villain subplot, and cameo appearances...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “You, Me & Tuscany”
The Next Best Picture Podcast’s latest episode reviews the romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany,” starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. The film, directed by Kat Coiro, follows a young cook who squats in a deserted Tuscan villa and becomes entangled with the...
The Doorway to Nowhere: Why the Final Shot of ‘The Searchers’ Still Haunts Us
John Ford’s 1956 Western “The Searchers” ends with Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) walking away from his family, a shot that has become iconic for its stark portrayal of isolation. The film subverts traditional Western conclusions by refusing to grant its hero...
Spaceballs Sequel Marketing Wins Fans at CinemaCon
Already in love with the marketing for the #Spaceballs sequel. From #CinemaCon, via @Fandango https://t.co/OIy95qUM04
The Mandalorian & Grogu North America Box Office Projection: $70M+ Debut Expected, Will Fall Far Behind Star Wars: The Rise...
Disney’s upcoming theatrical release, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is projected to earn between $70 million and $85 million in its North American opening weekend. The figure is roughly $100 million shy of the $177.4 million debut recorded by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker...
LA County Officials Meet To Secure ‘Baywatch’ Production’s Future In Venice
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath convened city officials, production leaders and agency representatives to address logistical hurdles threatening the Fox‑backed Baywatch reboot’s stay in Venice. The series, backed by a $21.1 million California tax credit, will continue filming through July...
Cillian Murphy’s $297 Million Horror Movie Streams on Netflix Today
Paramount Pictures’ survival‑horror sequel A Quiet Place Part II, which earned roughly $297 million worldwide, has been added to Netflix’s catalog six years after its theatrical debut. The film, directed by John Krasinski and starring Cillian Murphy as Emmett, retains a 91%...
What to Watch on OTT: Tu Yaa Main, O’ Romeo, The Testaments and More
The latest OTT slate features a mix of genre‑bending series and films across major platforms. Netflix debuts the eight‑episode crime comedy "Big Mistakes" and the creature‑thriller romance "Tu Yaa Main," while also rolling out Jack Black’s meta reboot of "Anaconda."...
At 20th Edition, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Celebrates Becoming a Cinematic Destination
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival marked its 20th edition, showcasing more than 300 films across genres. Since 2018 director Mattie Scariot has expanded the event beyond Morgan Hill to neighboring towns, positioning it as a destination festival comparable to...
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ and the Denormalization of the Breakout Sequel
Universal’s *The Super Mario Galaxy* movie led Friday’s domestic box office with a $17.5 million opening, a 64% drop from its debut. The film has amassed $256.6 million in ten‑day domestic revenue, trailing the original *Super Mario Bros.* sequel by about $27 million....
Strong Performances Hampered by Absurd Premise and Cheap Effects
The Miniature Wife is much like Downsizing in that the writing and acting is reasonably impressive and sophisticated but constantly undermined by the silliness of the premise and the Honey, I Shrunk The Kids-looking visual effects
Matt Smith's "Unpredictable" Crime Thriller That's a "True Original" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Matt Smith, has landed on UK streaming platforms Sky Cinema and NOW. The film, based on Charlie Huston’s 2004 novel, debuted theatrically in August but posted a $32 million worldwide gross...
Baby Fat (2025) by Margarita Mina Short Film Review
"Baby Fat," a 2025 short film by Margarita Mina, follows Sitti, a Filipino‑American teen grappling with cultural expectations and body image. The narrative centers on a heirloom skirt stained by junk food, becoming a visual metaphor for the protagonist’s sense...
Cannes Film Festival 2026 | 79th Edition
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 12‑23, 2026, showcasing 21 titles in the main competition. International independent cinema leads the slate, with veteran auteurs such as Andrei Zvyagintsev, Hirokazu Kore‑eda and Pedro Almodóvar returning, while France...
The Dictator’s Sacha Baron Cohen’s New Comedy To Hit Netflix Very Soon
Netflix is set to launch "Ladies First," a gender‑flipped romantic comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen, in May 2026. The film follows a chauvinistic man who awakens in a matriarchal world and must confront his own biases, with a supporting ensemble...
Days Are Numbered (1962)
Elio Petri’s 1962 Italian drama "Days are Numbered" follows a 54‑year‑old plumber who, after witnessing a commuter’s sudden death, abruptly abandons his lifelong trade to explore art, youth culture, and existential freedom. The film chronicles his brief rebellion—gallery visits, Vespa...
Rom‑com “You Me And
Issues for #YouMeAndTuscany with just $3.1M Friday, weekend in $8M range Rom-coms just don’t sell like they used to
‘Have Personally Experienced Pain and Loss’: Vijay Deverakonda Says Jana Nayagan Leak Makes Him Angry
Vijay Deverakonda publicly condemned the illegal leak of the upcoming film Jana Nayagan, recalling his own early‑career experience with piracy. The leak surfaced while the movie is embroiled in a legal battle with the Central Board of Film Certification, delaying...
Netflix Quietly Cancels New Movie After Star Actress Drops Out
Netflix quietly pulled the sports drama *Perfect* after star Millie Bobby Brown left the project over creative differences. The film, which would have chronicled 1996 gymnast Kerri Strug’s heroic Olympic vault, had already seen director Gia Coppola replaced by Cate Shortland. While the...
New Hunger Games Movie Reveals First Look at Maya Hawke and Kieran Culkin in Iconic Roles
Lionsgate released the first teaser for "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," slated for a November 20 theatrical debut. The prequel‑sequel hybrid introduces Maya Hawke as Wiress and Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, while Joseph Zada steps into a young...
‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Sets Even More Star Wars Rotten Tomatoes Records
Disney+ animated series Maul: Shadow Lord achieved a perfect 100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest ever for a Star Wars title. Its audience score sits at 95% after two episodes, outpacing most live‑action films and series in the...
Excited for Next Week’s Show with a Full House
Ooooohhhhhh. Finally seeing this next week and can't wait to watch it with a packed audience.
Kenny Omega Expresses Interest in Playing Alex in a Sequel to the Upcoming Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie premieres on October 16, 2026, starring WWE star Cody Rhodes as Guile. Wrestler Kenny Omega publicly expressed interest in playing Alex in a potential sequel, noting he would need to add 50‑60 pounds of lean muscle. Omega’s deep ties...
The Paradise First Look: Kayadu Lohar’s New Avatar In Nani Starrer Revealed
Indian star Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise has unveiled a new character poster featuring Kayadu Lohar as Subbalakshmi (Subbu). The striking bicycle‑riding image was shared on Lohar’s birthday, sparking fresh buzz ahead of the film’s worldwide release on August 21, 2026 in...
Telugu Thriller 'Dacoit' Draws Strong Opening and Positive Early Audience Feedback
Telugu action drama 'Dacoit' starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur opened to strong occupancy and early positive audience reactions. Trade observers note the buzz but caution that a full verdict will depend on weekend performance.
Skip Apple's Keanu Reeves Film, Watch This Quartet
Critics say Apple's new movie starring Keanu Reeves isn't worth your time — so I recommend watching this quartet instead. https://t.co/kLNHPRTprN
A Very Slow Breakfast (2003) by Edwin Short Film Review
Edwin’s 2003 short “A Very Slow Breakfast” is being screened at CinemAsia 2026, offering a four‑minute, dialogue‑free glimpse into a cramped family morning. The film uses slow‑motion and visual details to contrast a passive patriarch with active women, underscoring routine,...