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.
The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data
JustWatch’s March 2026 data shows a surprising tilt toward prestige cinema, with the 2025 historical drama *Hamnet* leading the list. International arthouse titles like Norway’s *Sentimental Value* and Brazil’s *The Secret Agent* rank high, while genre‑bending hits such as *Sinners* and family‑friendly *Zootopia 2* also capture strong viewership. Major platforms—Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+—are all represented, reflecting a competitive landscape where award buzz and diverse storytelling drive streaming traffic.
Final Predictions For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will take place May 12‑23, 2026, with the official lineup to be revealed tomorrow. Festival director Thierry Frémaux has assembled a slate that blends established auteurs—Lars von Trier, Pedro Almodóvar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi—and emerging voices from around the...
Controversial Michael Jackson Biopic "Scrapped" Original Ending About Child Abuse Allegations
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has removed its original ending that portrayed the 1993 child‑sex‑abuse accusations, after a settlement clause with accuser Jordan Chandler barred any depiction. The change required a new finale, pushing the U.S. release from April 2025...
Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani Returning for ‘Extraction 3’ Alongside Chris Hemsworth
Netflix confirmed Extraction 3, bringing back Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani alongside Chris Hemsworth’s Tyler Rake. Stunt‑man‑turned‑director Sam Hargrave will helm the film, while David Weil, known for Hunters, takes over script duties from Joe Russo. Production is scheduled for June 1 to October 9, 2026,...
Watch an Exclusive Clip From True Life Thriller NO ORDINARY HEIST
No Ordinary Heist, an Irish true‑crime thriller directed by Colin McIvor, dramatizes the infamous Northern Bank robbery, the largest cash heist in UK and Irish history. The film stars Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke as Belfast bank employees coerced into...
Disney Releasing 4K Restoration of Animated Classic ‘Alice in Wonderland’ May 5
Disney is launching a 4K restoration of its 1951 animated classic "Alice in Wonderland" on May 5, available through digital retailers and 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray. The restoration, timed for the film’s 75th anniversary, involved a nine‑month scan of the original...
All the Presidents Men Retro Review
On April 9, Alan Pakula’s political thriller *All the President’s Men* celebrated its 50th anniversary. Adapted from Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward’s landmark book, the film now streams on HBO Max and remains a multi‑genre touchstone—political thriller, neo‑noir, journalism drama, and workplace comedy. Its...
‘The Miniature Wife’ Review: Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen Get Trapped in a Hugely Frustrating Peacock Dramedy
Peacock’s new dramedy "The Miniature Wife" stars Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen as a long‑married couple whose relationship spirals when a lab accident shrinks Lindy to six inches. The ten‑episode series blends sci‑fi absurdity with marital satire, but critics say...
Peacock’s “The Miniature Wife” Is Big on Feelings, and That’s Not Nothing
Peacock debuting “The Miniature Wife,” a 10‑episode dark dramedy starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, adapts Manuel Gonzales’s surreal short story about a scientist who shrinks his wife. The series blends absurdist satire with psychological thriller beats, using the literal...
20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash” Bows No. 1 on U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios saw its new release *Avatar: Fire and Ash* debut at No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the United Kingdom’s weekly home‑entertainment sales ranking, for the week ending April 8, 2026. The film outperformed Warner’s *Wuthering Heights* and Sony’s...
Ellison Distrusts Jeff, Predicts His Exit After Merger
33 days ago at @PuckNews: "Sources... have told me that David [Ellison] no longer trusts Jeff, and suspects him of being involved in various leaks to the press and others during his time as president. Those same sources believe Jeff is...
Brandon Routh Returns in True‑Life Dog Indie
Excl: Brandon Routh returns...The Superman actor joins Sean Patrick Flanery & Selma Blair in true-life dog story indie ETHAN ALMIGHTY - ETHAN'S LAW https://t.co/aOJ1x8Ahvv
The Miniature Wife Was an Exercise in Visual Trickery
Peacock’s new series *The Miniature Wife* adapts Manuel Gonzales’ 2013 short story, starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, about a woman shrunk to roughly six inches. VFX supervisor Ashley Bernes led a hybrid workflow that combined full‑scale practical sets—built from scanned dollhouse toys—with...
Final Trailer Reveals Trippy Time‑Loop Thriller Exit 8
Stuck in the Subway - Final Trailer for 'Exit 8' Trippy Time Loop Thriller https://t.co/SQWeHtDtsd #Exit8 #GenkiKawamura #timeloop #Cannes2025 #Japan #neonrated https://t.co/lF092C1QNI
Nicole Scherzinger Live at Royal Albert Hall, AMC April 26‑27
Nicole Scherzinger, 2025 Tony Award winning Best Actress, is such a talent. She could knock the roof off of Royal Albert Hall. AMC is so privileged to showcase her mesmerizing persona at our theatres April 26-27. Nicole, welcome...
‘Home Safety Hotline,’ Game-Inspired Horror Thriller, Set by Spooky Pictures, Image Nation, Longevity Pictures (Exclusive)
Spooky Pictures, Image Nation and Longevity Pictures have teamed up to produce “Home Safety Hotline,” a horror‑thriller feature based on Night Signal Entertainment’s cult puzzle video game. Michael Matthews, known for “Love and Monsters,” will direct while Nick Tassoni pens the...
Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba Reunite for Extraction 3
EXCLU: Tyler Rake is ready for his next high stakes rescue mission as Chris Hemsworth has closed a deal to return for EXTRACTION 3 which will shoot this summer. Idris Elba also set to return https://t.co/VSnbWMkYFi
Animated Film “A Story About Fire” Drops New Trailer
New Trailer for Animated Movie 'A Story About Fire' Following a Monkey https://t.co/8DRXOetzWC #animation #AStoryAboutFire #China #WenyuLi #燃比娃 https://t.co/MOi7ZlsN8W
‘Trial of Hein’ Review: Rigorous German Homecoming Drama Is a Haunting Enigma of Memory and Identity
German writer‑director Kai Stänicke’s debut feature *Trial of Hein* premiered at Berlin’s Perspectives competition and made its U.S. debut at New Directors/New Films in New York. The film follows Hein, a former island fisherman who returns after 14 years, confronting...
Paramount President Jeff Shell Exits Amid Robinhood Lawsuit
Paramount President Jeff Shell is leaving the company, according to people familiar with the matter. Departure comes in midst of legal battle with @robinhood702 https://t.co/ae8hGtr8iZ via @WSJ
New UK Thriller ‘Prisoner’ Starring Tahar Rahim, Izuka Hoyle
Tahar Rahim & Izuka Hoyle in UK Action Thriller 'Prisoner' Full Trailer https://t.co/BmYk4y7kYR #Prisoner #SkyTV #TaharRahim #IzukaHoyle #thriller #actionseries https://t.co/fGJvwe5FgE
First Trailer and Poster for COUPLES WEEKEND, Starring Alexandra Daddario
The first trailer and poster for "Couples Weekend" have been released, announcing writer‑director Nora Kirkpatrick’s feature debut. The romantic comedy stars Alexandra Daddario and Josh Gad as friends whose partners, played by Daveed Diggs and Ashley Park, are caught in...
Reviews Once Premiered a Day Before Movie Release.
I’m old enough to remember when this was a day earlier than serious outlets would review a movie. That would be less than 20 years ago, when Prada 1 came out.
Babies: Raw, Nuanced, Real – What This BBC Drama Gets Right About Recurrent Miscarriage
The BBC drama "Babies" offers a raw, nuanced portrayal of recurrent miscarriage through the story of Lisa and Stephen, a couple in their thirties grappling with repeated loss. The series slows its pacing to mirror the liminal experience of trying...
‘I Have to Betray Them to Save Them’: How Undercover Film-Makers Exposed a Sinister Polygamous Cult
Netflix’s four‑part docuseries *Trust Me: The False Prophet* follows undercover filmmakers who became FBI informants to expose Samuel Bateman, a polygamous cult leader serving a 50‑year sentence for luring minors into sexual abuse. The pair, Christine Marie and Tolga Katas,...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Already a Hit, Despite Poor Reviews From Critics
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track to match its 2023 predecessor with a projected global box office of $372.6 million, making it the highest‑grossing film of 2026 so far. It opened Wednesday with a record‑breaking $34 million domestic debut, surpassing...
Sally Field Leads “Remarkably Bright Creatures” Trailer
Full Trailer for 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' with Sally Field + Octopus https://t.co/Fe2CNHXzTP #RemarkablyBrightCreatures #ShelbyVanPelt #SallyField #LewisPullman #AlfredMolina #Netflix https://t.co/J6vWUKZh7K
HBO Max Rolls Out Carpet for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles
Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max rolled out a red carpet at Los Angeles’ TCL Chinese Theatre on April 7 for the season‑three premiere of “Euphoria,” which will debut on the streaming service and on HBO on April 12. The premiere episode will...
James Gunn Immediately Shuts Down Reports of Man Of Tomorrow Screen Tests
Director James Gunn publicly refuted Deadline’s report that Adria Arjona, Ella Purnell and Marisa Abela were screen‑testing for the role of Maxima in the upcoming Superman sequel *Man Of Tomorrow*. Deadline issued a partial retraction, keeping Arjona’s name while removing the other two actresses. In...
Eight Feature Recommendations From ND/NF 2026, From an IFFR Winner to Charli XCX’s Indie Debut
The 55th New Directors/New Films (ND/NF) festival runs April 8‑19, presenting 24 features and 10 shorts sourced from top global festivals. Among the eight highlighted titles, Pete Ohs’ micro‑budget romance *Erupcja* marks pop star Charli XCX’s screen debut, while Jaume Claret Muxart’s *Strange River*...
From Méliès to Apollo 13: The Best Moon Movies
The Den of Geek piece curates a timeline of the most memorable moon‑centric films, from Georges Méliès’s silent classic *A Trip to the Moon* to modern blockbusters like *Avatar*. It highlights how each movie reflects the era’s technological imagination, whether...
Final Trailer for Michael Jackson Biopic MICHAEL
The final trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic “MICHAEL” has been released, confirming its UK and ROI theatrical debut on April 22, 2024. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and scripted by John Logan, the film stars Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the...
Final Trailer Drops for Jaafar Jackson’s Michael Film
The Final Trailer for 'Michael' Jackson Movie Starring Jaafar Jackson https://t.co/4jym17Avk1 #MichaelMovie #JaafarJackson #AntoineFuqua #MichaelJackson #ColmanDomingo https://t.co/nTUaHqsUGu
Sony Pictures to Cut Hundreds of Jobs in Strategic Restructure
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multi‑month layoff of a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate units. CEO Ravi Ahuja framed the cuts as a targeted, strategic shift toward high‑growth areas such as PlayStation game adaptations, anime and...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops UK & Ireland Box Office with $19.7M Opening
Universal/Illumination’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to $19.7 million in the United Kingdom and Ireland, propelling its five‑day global total to $372.5 million. The strong debut underscores the power of legacy video‑game IP in the post‑pandemic box‑office landscape.
Experimentation, Comedians, and Charli Xcx Headline New Directors/New Films
The 55th New Directors/New Films festival, a joint venture of Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA, runs April 8‑19 and showcases a wildly diverse slate of experimental works. Highlights include John Early’s drag‑comedy debut *Maddie’s Secret*, Vladlena Sandu’s memory‑laden *Memory*, Viv...
Family Movie Turns Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s Real Lives Into Cinematic Horror
Family Movie, starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and their children Sosie and Travis, debuted at SXSW on March 13. Although the cast insists they are not playing themselves, the screenplay was assembled from detailed Zoom interviews that echo the family’s real...
A Man and a Woman
The Criterion Collection has issued a 2K restoration of Claude Lelouch’s 1966 romance classic *A Man and a Woman*. The new Blu‑ray preserves the film’s original mix of black‑white, sepia and color, while adding a scholarly essay, a making‑of documentary, and Lelouch’s...
10 Greatest Crime Thrillers of the Last 10 Years, Ranked
The article ranks the ten most influential crime thrillers released between 2016 and 2025, highlighting a mix of Western, Asian, and Middle‑Eastern titles. It notes how films like *Wind River*, *The Batman*, and *One Battle After Another* earned major awards, while others such as...
There’s a Good Video-Game Adaptation Out (Without Mario in It)
Japanese director Genki Kawamura transforms the indie horror game Exit 8 into a claustrophobic thriller that unfolds in Tokyo’s subway labyrinth. The film opens with a pregnant mother harassed on a crowded train, underscoring Japan’s declining birthrate and the social anxiety...
‘Michael’ Ending Changed Over Legal Concerns
Lionsgate’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has scrapped its original ending after the Jackson estate’s lawyers cited a settlement clause that bars the portrayal of accuser Jordan Chandler. Early cuts featured the pop star confronting police lights and investigators searching Neverland...
Easter Box Office Takings Twice that of 2025 Break Despite Exodus of Hongkongers
Hong Kong's Easter box office more than doubled year‑on‑year, pulling in HK$25.93 million (≈US$3.31 million) as family‑friendly releases like *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* drove attendance. Despite a net outflow of 193,136 residents, inbound trips reached 2.56 million, with mainland visitor numbers up...
Meet Anthony Norman, the Unsuspecting Star of Amazon’s Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
Amazon Prime Video wrapped its second hoax‑comedy series, *Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat*, on April 3, featuring 26‑year‑old Anthony Norman as the unwitting lead. Norman believed he was hired as a temporary employee at the fictitious hot‑sauce firm Rockin’ Grandmas, only...
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An Expanded Version of David Fincher's Most Divisive Movie Just Hit HBO Max
HBO Max has added David Fincher’s assembly cut of *Alien 3*, extending the 1992 sci‑fi horror film by roughly 30 minutes. The version, compiled from Fincher’s notes after he declined to edit it, runs about 145 minutes, making it the longest...
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel’s Film Shoot Not Stalled, Makers Issue Statement as Delay Rumours Worry Fans
Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film *NTRNeel* faced circulating rumors of a production halt and look‑related issues, prompting Mythri Movie Makers to issue a clear statement on X denying any schedule cancellation. The studio emphasized that the shoot is proceeding...
The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt Navigate New Power Equations in a Digital World that...
The Devil Wears Prada 2, set for a May 1, 2026 theatrical release, reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt under director David Frankel. The sequel returns to Runway magazine but reflects a fashion industry reshaped by digital media....
New Release Review - THE DRAMA
A24’s new release *The Drama* stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in a darkly comic romance that pivots on Emma’s confession of a past school‑shooting plan. Directed by Norwegian satirist Kristoffer Borgli, the film rejects the marketed “twist,” instead using an...
Meet Lionel Boyce, Project Hail Mary’s Security Officer Carl – and Hip-Hop Musician
Lionel Boyce, a former Odd Future hip‑hop artist, has transitioned into acting and production. He co‑founded Blade Productions with Tyler the Creator, creating content like The Jellies! and co‑writing for The Bear. In Amazon MGM Studios’ adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project...
Tom Holland Says ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Still Shooting ‘Really, Really Fun’ New Scenes
Tom Holland revealed that additional, "really, really fun" scenes are being shot for the upcoming Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, even though the film already works as‑is. He also announced a partnership with active‑wear brand Vuori, co‑directing a family‑centric short film...
Charli Xcx’s Brat Movie Marks the Moment the Mockumentary Died | Zach Schonfeld
Charli xcx’s satirical mockumentary *The Moment* premiered at Sundance to a tepid response, prompting the author to declare the genre’s creative death. The piece traces the mock‑documentary’s rise from *This Is Spinal Tap* and Christopher Guest’s classics to today’s formulaic sequels...