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.
Mutiny Trailer: Jason Statham Isn't Taking Any Ship From These Dudes
Lionsgate’s upcoming action thriller Mutiny, starring Jason Statham as ex‑cop Cole Reed, will hit theaters on August 21, 2026. Directed by Jean‑François Richet, the film pits Statham against a human‑trafficking ring aboard a container ship. The trailer suggests the project may be a reworked version of the canceled Plane sequel “Ship.” With Statham’s proven box‑office pull, Mutiny is positioned as a summer‑season anchor for the studio’s 2026 slate.
Dhurandhar 2 Song Controversy Heads to Mediation, Court Declines Interim Relief
The Delhi High Court referred the copyright dispute over the Dhurandhar 2 soundtrack to mediation and refused an interim injunction. Trimurti Films alleges the film used the 1989 Tridev track “Tirchi Topi Wale” without permission, naming B62 Studios and Super Cassettes...
Lower East Side Film Festival Will Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Ghost World,’ and Much More
The Lower East Side Film Festival returns to Manhattan from April 30 to May 4, showcasing a mix of Sundance selections, cult classics and new indie titles. It opens with the teen‑musical drama “Run Amok” and closes with the documentary “Public Access.” A centerpiece...
Almodóvar and Farhadi Likely Oscar Contenders From Cannes
I’m sure there will be some great work amongst the Cannes competition films. Gonna be funny watching writers try to rationalize than any of them a going to be serious Oscar contenders from this group this year. I suspect that...
Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood
The Cannes International Film Festival announced a lineup that is strikingly light on Hollywood studio productions, with only one American filmmaker, Ira Sachs, competing with his queer musical "The Man I Love." Blockbuster projects such as Tom Cruise’s "Digger" and Disney’s...
Cannes 2026: Meta Ousts TikTok to Become the Festival's Official Social Partner
Meta has been named the official social media partner of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, taking over the role previously held by TikTok. The partnership runs from May 12 through the festival’s closing date, giving Meta branding rights on the...
Record Budgets, Fewer Greenlights: The Hidden Paradox of Belgium's 2025 Cinema Boom
Belgium’s Cinema Center announced a record‑high 2025 budget of €150 million (≈$162 million), yet the number of films receiving greenlights fell to about 30, a 15% drop from 2024. The budget surge stems from larger co‑production deals and increased public subsidies aimed...
Sandeep Reddy Vanga Slams Those Calling Dhurandhar 2 Propaganda, Warns Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh Against ‘Kaala Drishti’
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga took to X to defend the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, dismissing critics who label it propaganda. He warned director Aditya Dhar and star Ranveer Singh against the "kaala drishti" (evil eye), using vivid cultural metaphors. Dhar responded...
CNC Indefinitely Suspends Social Media Creator Fund Amid Targeted Threats
On April 8, France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) announced the indefinite suspension of its newly created Social Media Creator Fund. The program, launched earlier this year with a €10 million (≈$10.8 million) budget, was designed to support 150‑plus...
Kids Films Lead Theatrical Hits; Netflix Animation Lags
I found that Kids Entertainment made up the 2nd-largest share of 40 successful original/new-to-screen theatrical films (2021–2025). Meanwhile, Netflix’s original animation still struggles to break through. Given Brad Bird's talent, I'm hoping he changes that.
Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumar Gets Injured While Performing Daredevil Stunt; BTS Video Goes Viral
Akshay Kumar suffered a fall while executing a mid‑air kick stunt for the upcoming horror‑comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, and the behind‑the‑scenes footage quickly went viral. The incident highlights Kumar’s commitment to performing his own stunts, a stance he has repeatedly voiced...
Cannes 2026 Showcases Auteur Titans Farhadi, Almodóvar, Sachs
Cannes Film Festival 2026 Lineup: Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodóvar, Ira Sachs, Hirokazu Kore-eda Set for Auteur-Driven Competition https://t.co/97ILZIHf3u via @variety
Women Drive the Housemaid to Record-Numbers as Starz's Best-Performing Pay 1 Film Ever
STARZ announced that the psychological thriller *The Housemaid* became its best‑performing Pay 1 title ever, setting a record for acquisition cost and streaming viewership. The film, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, premiered on the STARZ app on April 1 after a...
‘The Christophers’ Lets Two Great British Actors Cook
Steven Soderbergh’s new film “The Christophers” pairs veteran Ian McKellen with rising star Michaela Coel in a sharp art‑world drama. The plot follows reclusive painter Julian Sklar and a talented art restorer who infiltrates his household to locate hidden canvases. Soderbergh blends...
O'Leary Warns Netflix Narnia Gamble Will Shutter Theaters
Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Netflix’s ‘Narnia’ Gamble and Why Paramount’s Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Must Fail: ‘Theaters Will Close’ https://t.co/27oShjrvOd
Netflix to Debut 1940s‑style Sci‑fi Detective Series Ray Gunn
Billed as a 1940s-era sci-fi detective story, Ray Gunn will premiere on Netflix sometime later this year. https://t.co/6MGl1jfzxd
From Screenings to Conversations: A Week of Asian Cinema in Hong Kong
The 19th Asian Film Awards Featured Programme, co‑presented with Broadway Cinematheque, wrapped up a week‑long Asian Cinerama in Hong Kong featuring 11 screenings that were nearly sold out. Prominent filmmakers and actors such as HWANG Dong‑hyuk, JUNG Kyung‑ho, and JO...
Animal Farm Trailer: Seth Rogen, Slapstick Jokes, and a Communist Dream Corrupted By Totalitarianism
The upcoming Animal Farm film, directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Angel Studios, drops a star‑studded trailer featuring Seth Rogen as Napoleon, Gaten Matarazzo as Lucky, and Woody Harrelson as Boxer. The teaser leans heavily on jazzy music, slapstick...
‘Hamlet’ Review: (In)action Hero
Aneil Karia’s new film Hamlet, scripted by Michael Lesslie and starring Riz Ahmed, reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy in a contemporary London setting. The adaptation places Hamlet behind the wheel of a car, using mobile camerawork and a streamlined script to heighten tension. The...
Photos: Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Bhumi Pednekar and Farah Khan Snapped on the Sets of Wheel Of Fortune
Bollywood heavyweight Ak Kumar, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Bhumi Pednekar and Farah Khan, was photographed on the set of the Indian adaptation of Wheel of Fortune. The shoot, staged by Frames Production Company, highlights Sony Entertainment Television's partnership to relaunch the classic game‑show format for Indian audiences....
A PARABLE OF THE SOWER Adaptation Is Coming
Octavia Butler’s 1993 novel *Parable of the Sower* is finally getting a film adaptation, with Melina Matsoukas directing for Warner Bros. The story, set in a near‑future United States ravaged by climate‑driven scarcity, follows Lauren Olamina’s trek north after her...
Sebastian Stan Is Unrecognisable After Dramatic Transformation for New Drama
Sebastian Stan is set to star in Cristian Mungiu’s English‑language drama Fjord, which will debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The first‑look image shows Stan’s dramatic physical transformation as he portrays Romanian immigrant Mihai, a role that will require him to...
New Trailer and Poster for Cyber Thriller WARDRIVER
Rebecca Thomas’s cyber‑thriller *Wardriver* drops on UK and ROI VOD platforms on April 27. The film follows hacker Dane DeHaan, coerced into a million‑dollar digital heist alongside Mamoudu Athie, with Sasha Calle unwittingly enlisted to aid the scheme. Written by...
Paramount President Jeff Shell Resigns Amid Legal Fight as $111B Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Looms
Paramount Global President Jeff Shell quit his role and board seat to focus on a legal dispute with gambler R.J. Cipriani, just as the media giant finalizes a $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The resignation adds uncertainty to a...
AI-Generated Micro-Dramas Are Shaking up Entertainment in China
AI‑generated micro‑dramas are reshaping China’s entertainment scene by delivering two‑minute, animated episodes that blend traditional TV storytelling with scrollable social‑media formats. The series “Orange Cat Taoist Priest: Fighting the Zombie King” has already drawn half a million views, illustrating rapid...
Sony Pictures to Cut Hundreds of Jobs in Film, TV and Corporate Restructure
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja announced a restructuring that will eliminate hundreds of positions across its film, television and corporate units. The cuts are framed as a strategic shift toward game‑based movies, anime and other high‑potential content, not a...
Gillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne to Hit Cannes as Auteur Heavyweights Dominate Festival Lineup
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12‑23, 2026, unveiled an auteur‑heavy competition slate, with 2,491 submissions from 141 countries. Heavyweights such as Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore‑eda, László Nemes and Asghar Farhadi are vying for the Palme d’Or, while only one U.S. director, Ira Sachs, appears...
Xiao Hao on Number 23, Underground Desire, and an Industry in Crisis
Chinese director Xiao Hao debuted his new film “Number 23” at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, weaving personal memories of an absent father with a 2008 police‑raid news story about a phone‑sex hotline. The movie contrasts cool, handheld above‑ground...
Nicole Kidman's Overlooked Horror Film Returns on HBO Max
Nobody is more booked and busy than Nicole Kidman, but her deranged Amazon horror movie has been ridiculously overlooked — but it's making a comeback on HBO Max. https://t.co/6lBPGrA7T4
Netflix’s “Big Mistakes” Starts Off Feeling Small but Settles Into Its Best Self
Netflix’s new series “Big Mistakes” opens with a sluggish, dim‑lit hour that feels overly familiar with crime‑comedy tropes. A last‑minute casting swap—Rachel Sennott replaced by Taylor Ortega—undermines early sibling chemistry, contributing to tonal wobble. By the midway point the show...
Better Off Dead (2025) by Kristo Immanuel Film Review
Kristo Immanuel’s feature debut “Better Off Dead” opened theatrically on August 14, 2025 and drew 184,960 admissions in Indonesia. The film swept five honors—including Best Film and Best Directing—at the Indonesian Screen Awards during the 20th Jogja‑NETPAC Asian Film Festival....
Cannes 2026 Reveals Official Selection with Almodóvar, Farhadi and Travolta in the Mix
The Cannes Film Festival announced its Official Selection for 2026, running May 12‑23. The Competition slate features new works by veteran auteurs Pedro Almodóvar, Asghar Farhadi and Hirokazu Kore‑eda, alongside rising talents such as Lukas Dhont and Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Opening the...
You, Me & Tuscany Hailed as a "Charming Crowd-Pleaser" As It Lands Strong Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Universal Pictures’ new rom‑com *You, Me & Tuscany* opened to an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 21 critic reviews. Directed by Kat Coiro and produced by Will Packer, the film stars Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page in a light‑hearted Italian‑villa escapade....
First Trailer and Poster for Satirical Horror HOLLYWOOD HELLS
First trailer and poster for Ben Peyser’s upcoming satirical horror, Hollywood Hells, have been released. The film follows Vega, a struggling actress and single mother played by Fernanda Romero, who receives an invitation to an exclusive Hollywood Hills party that...
Olivia Holt Set To Return For Heart Eyes 2
Olivia Holt is in talks to reprise Ally McCabe in the upcoming sequel to the Valentine’s Day slasher Heart Eyes, with co‑star Mason Gooding also slated to return as Jay Simmonds. Writer‑director Josh Ruben is back on the project and the script...
How Star Wars Legend Mark Hamill Really Feels About Dave Filoni Taking Over Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm announced Dave Filoni as President and Chief Creative Officer, with Lynwen Brennan as Co‑President, ending Kathleen Kennedy’s decade‑long tenure. In a USA Today interview, Mark Hamill praised Filoni’s deep ties to George Lucas and his track record on The Clone Wars, The...
New Trailer and Poster for Damian McCarthy’s HOKUM, Starring Adam Scott
Damian McCarthy has unveiled the new trailer and poster for his third horror feature, "Hokum," starring Adam Scott. The film follows a reclusive novelist who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes and becomes haunted by the...
Jeff Shell’s Exit May Halt Shortened‑window Push
Jeff Shell was one of the proponents of shortened windows before he was out at Universal. Hopefully, his exit from Paramount will keep the new regime from trying to push that envelope themselves.
Philadelphia’s Story Factory Secures QPF Status, Unlocking Up to 30% Tax Credit for Film Crews
The Story Factory, a 12,000‑sq‑ft production hub at 5th and Oxford, has been granted qualified production facility (QPF) status by the Pennsylvania Film Office. The designation gives users a tax credit of up to 30% and makes the site the...
Three Eras, One Gay Journey: La Bola Negra
Premiering at #Cannes2026 in the Main Competition. La Bola Negra directed by Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo. Explores what it means to be gay throughout different eras, focusing on "three existences" that are connected through themes of sexuality, desire, pain,...
Overlook Film Festival 2026 Review - AFFECTION
The Overlook Film Festival 2026 highlighted BT Meza’s feature debut *Affection*, starring Jessica Rothe alongside Joseph Cross and Julianna Layne. Rothe delivers a compelling dual‑identity performance as Ellie, a woman battling amnesia on a remote farm. While the film mixes...
"Compelling" Spy Thriller with "Edge-of-Your-Seat Action" Leads Netflix's Most-Watched Top 10
South Korean spy thriller Humint surged to the top of Netflix’s global Top 10, amassing over 11 million views in its debut week. Directed by Ryoo Seung‑wan, the film follows NIS Section Chief Zo as he tackles a Russian human‑trafficking ring and a...
James Gunn Hits Out at "Shoddy & Incorrect" Superman Casting Report
James Gunn publicly dismissed a Deadline report that claimed Ella Purnell, Adria Arjona and Marisa Abela were testing for the role of Maxima in the upcoming Superman sequel "Man of Tomorrow." Gunn called the story "shoddy & incorrect" on Threads,...
Satirical Cannes Debut Explores Queer Identity Amid Crisis
Premiering at #Cannes2026 - Jim Queen. A gay influencer's life crumbles when a virus turns Paris's gay men straight. He teams up with a twink to find a rumored cure in the Marais district. A satire on identity, fame, queer...
Cannes Survival Guide for Filmmakers
The guide frames Cannes as a high‑stakes marketplace where accreditation is the first gatekeeper, with the Marché du Film badge serving as the most accessible entry for filmmakers. It stresses booking budget‑friendly lodging in Antibes or Nice months in advance...
La Femme De (2025)
David Roux’s 2025 French drama La Femme de, adapted from Hélène Lenoir’s novel ‘Son nom d’avant’, follows the bleak life of Marianne, a 40‑year‑old housewife trapped in a loveless marriage. The film leans heavily on noir aesthetics, with muted visuals and...
Pizza Movie: The BRWC Review
Pizza Movie is a low‑budget indie comedy about two nerdy college students who, after ingesting a mysterious drug, embark on a chaotic quest to retrieve a pizza. The film leans heavily on the chemistry between Sean Giambrone and Gaten Matarazzo,...
‘The Travel Companion’ Review: Friendship, Insecurely Fastened
The Travel Companion, directed by Alex Mallis and Travis Wood, is a comedy‑drama that follows struggling documentarian Simon as he navigates a quarter‑life crisis. His only outlet is the free airline perks he receives from his roommate Bruce, an airline...
‘Outcome’ Review: Keanu Reeves as a Washed-Up Star Making Amends
Apple TV+’s new drama “Outcome,” directed by Jonah Hill, stars Keanu Reeves as a disgraced Hollywood star whose private narcissism and addiction clash with the film’s fever‑dream visual style. Critics argue the casting feels forced, and the second half of...
‘Newborn’ Review: After Solitary Confinement, New Horrors Await
Nate Parker’s third feature, “Newborn,” follows former inmate Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) as he struggles to rebuild his life after seven years in solitary confinement. The psychological thriller intertwines a fragile family reunion with the lingering trauma of isolation, highlighting...