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.
Jensen Ackles’ Supernatural Reunion Show & More Prime Video Releases This Week
Amazon Prime Video’s April 6‑13 slate features the highly anticipated final season of the hit series The Boys, debuting with a two‑episode premiere. The launch includes a notable Supernatural reunion as Jensen Ackles appears alongside Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins in his Soldier Boy role. Additional releases this week are Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3, the first season of Fist of the North Star, and the critically acclaimed film The Zone of Interest. The lineup underscores Prime Video’s push for diverse, high‑profile content to drive subscriber growth.
Takopi’s Original Sin Just Got Nominated for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards — Here's Why It Should Win
Takopi’s Original Sin, a six‑episode anime blending whimsical sci‑fi with stark depictions of depression, abuse, and suicide, has earned a nomination at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The series competes alongside mainstream titles like The Summer Hikaru Died, Dan Da...
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Night On The Galactic Railroad (1985) Run Time: 1H 48M
The Sunday Morning Movie series spotlighted the 1985 anime *Night on the Galactic Railroad*, directed by Gisaburo Sugii and adapted from Kenji Miyazawa’s novel. Critics on MyAnimeList, TheNorm, and Letterboxd praised its atmospheric animation, evocative music, and philosophical narrative about...
Florence Korea Film Fest 2026: The Mutation | Movie Review
Korean director Shin Su‑won’s sixth feature, *The Mutation*, won Best Feature Film at the 24th Florence Korea Film Festival. The road‑movie follows Se‑oh, a Korean man whose genetic mutation gives him a Black appearance, and woodworker Sora, who is coping...
AI Slashes Bollywood Production Costs by 80%, $11 M Studio Launch Signals Industry Shift
India's biggest film market is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, with a new $11 million AI studio promising to reduce production budgets to 20% of traditional levels and cut timelines to a quarter. Executives say the move could make AI‑generated content one‑third...
WGA Secures Tentative Four‑Year Deal with Studios, Staving Off New Strike
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative four‑year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, adding a multimillion‑dollar health‑plan boost, AI usage safeguards and higher streaming residuals. The deal, if ratified, ends months of uncertainty...
Dhurandhar The Revenge Beats Chhaava in Mumbai Territory and Rewrites the Blockbuster Hierarchy
*Dhurandhar The Revenge* has become the top‑grossing film in Mumbai, collecting roughly ₹282.9 crore (about $34 million) and overtaking *Chhaava*’s ₹265.44 crore ($32 million). The 17.46 crore (~$2 million) margin places it ahead of the original *Dhurandhar* and *Pushpa 2 – The Rule*, reshaping the Mumbai box‑office hierarchy. Mumbai’s premium‑ticket...
Andrew Garfield Addresses Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Theory
Andrew Garfield appeared on Capital FM’s Breakfast Show to debunk a fan‑generated conspiracy that he will cameo in the upcoming Marvel film *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*. The theory stems from a trailer frame that shows empty space beneath Tom Holland’s...
How Online Entertainment Platforms Are Taking Cues From Hollywood: Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling
Online entertainment platforms are increasingly borrowing Hollywood’s high‑budget production values, storytelling techniques, and sophisticated revenue models. Advances in AI, big‑data analytics, and augmented reality enable creators to tailor content and accelerate production cycles, while secure, multi‑tiered payment systems improve user...
Must Watch: No Turning Back - The Hayden Zablotny Rampage Documentary
Rocky Mountain released a 20‑minute documentary on April 5, 2026, chronicling Hayden Zablotny’s winning run at Red Bull Rampage 2025. The film pulls back the curtain on the months of line‑building, desert training, and relentless dedication that powered his victory. Directed by Matty Miles and...
Threads Recommends New Pattinson‑Zendaya Film; I'm Watching
Seems like threads is liking the Pattinson/Zendaya moviem will try and check it out this week
‘Nobody Would Forgive Me if I Told the Truth’: New Film About Pacifist Turned Nazi Collaborator Divides France
Xavier Giannoli’s three‑hour drama *Les Rayons et les Ombres* dramatizes the post‑war confession of actress Corinne Luchaire, whose father Jean Luchaire served as Vichy’s press chief before his 1946 execution. The film blends lavish period set‑pieces with a tape‑recorder monologue that forces the protagonist to confront her...
Flawed Yet Brilliant: Dark Comedy on School Shootings Shines
Really dug #OurHeroBalthazar, flawed tonally but Oscar Boyson’s heavily-influenced-by-the-Safdie-Bros direction with 0PN-knockoff score work smashingly well Jaeden Martell & Asa Butterfield both killer in this dark comedy on school shootings Swell chaser after THE DRAMA 😉 https://t.co/C4tb1BRp9A
Excitement Builds for Our Hero Balthazar Screening
Now loading #OurHeroBalthazar at AMC 8 Reax tomorrow night on #MMT🌕 Hearing good things about this one 🤔 https://t.co/6Kdu9HixNM
Julie Bonn Blank’s ‘Routed to Heaven’ Documentary Sparks Global Debate on Near-Death Experiences
Julie Bonn Blank released the documentary ‘Routed to Heaven’ on March 18, 2026, prompting worldwide discussion about near‑death experiences and their link to purpose‑driven spirituality. The film, backed by testimonies from more than twenty survivors, introduces a “Heaven‑Minded Mission Manifesto”...
Tarantino and Stallone Team Up for Black‑White 1930s Limited Series
Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone have announced a joint venture on a six‑episode, black‑and‑white limited series set in the Depression‑era 1930s. The project, described as a blend of gangsters, showgirls, boxing and music, signals a high‑profile crossover of two iconic...
2006's Stunning Sleeper Hit Takes Over the World Ahead of Long-Awaited Sequel
Disney’s streaming platform is experiencing a resurgence in viewership for the 2006 comedy‑drama *The Devil Wears Prada* as anticipation builds for its long‑awaited sequel. The original film, now available on Disney+, is attracting both new and returning audiences, contributing to...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $2 B Domestic Box Office, Cementing Franchise’s Blockbuster Power
Nintendo, Universal and Illumination’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie has pushed domestic box‑office receipts past $2 billion, joining an elite club of films that have eclipsed the mark. The sequel opened with a $370.7 million global haul and strong demographic performance, underscoring the...
'Peaky Blinders' New Hero Shines in the 15-Year-Old War Epic Dominating Streaming
The 2011 adventure film *The Eagle* has surged in popularity on HBO Max, climbing global streaming charts after years of obscurity. The resurgence coincides with Jamie Bell’s heightened profile from his new *Peaky Blinders* spin‑off, drawing attention to his supporting role alongside...
Alana Haim’s Trauma Reveals Double Standards of Grace
I thought Alana Haim’s character’s dark secret in THE DRAMA was more disturbing than Zendaya’s because she went through with it and it was actually traumatizing to another human. The underlying commentary is about who gets to be given grace and...
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Online discourse aside, moviegoers are RSVPing "Yes" to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's comedy as Amazon's sci-fi epic continues pulling "aspirational for anyone not named Nolan or Coogler" grosses. (Friday box office punditry for THE DRAMA) https://open.substack.com/pub/scottmendelson/p/box-office-the-drama-nabs-awesome/
Chetak Screen Awards 2026: For the First Time in 20 Years, Cinematic Excellence Across 31 Categories Will Be Celebrated on a...
The Chetak Screen Awards return after a 20‑year break, broadcasting live on YouTube, SonyLIV and Sony Entertainment Television. The ceremony covers 31 categories spanning theatrical releases and OTT Hindi films. Aditya Dhar’s thriller Dhurandhar tops the list with 24 nominations, followed...
Donald Glover's Yoshi Role Falls Flat, Feels Pointless
when i heard donald glover was going to play yoshi in the new mario movie, i was like, that's a good idea, he'll be funny. but i took my kids to see it, and he just squeaks or says "yoshi"...
Box Office: 'The Drama' Nabs Awesome (For A24) $6.4M Friday As 'Project Hail Mary' Tops $200M
A24’s new rom‑com *The Drama* opened Friday with a $6.4 million haul, making it the studio’s third‑biggest opening day ever. The film follows *Civil War* ($10.8 M) and *Marty Supreme* ($9.5 M) in that ranking. Analysts project a weekend domestic total between $14.4 million...
Prime Video Rolls Out Four Easter Week Releases
Amazon’s Prime Video to Add 4 New Releases During Easter Week: The One to Watch https://t.co/B3rspOJyGu via @TVAnswerMan
Box Office: 'Super Mario Galaxy' Aims For (Another) $200M-Plus Easter Holiday Launch
Nintendo and Illumination are positioning the upcoming "Super Mario Galaxy" film to open with more than $200 million domestically over the Easter holiday weekend. The strategy leans on the franchise’s multigenerational appeal and a family‑focused release window. Analysts cite the 2015...
2025 Daniel Radcliffe Movie With 95% RT Score Hits Netflix Today
Netflix added the filmed version of Daniel Radcliffe’s 2025 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to its library, making the live Broadway recording instantly available to U.S. audiences. The production, captured during the 2023‑2024 run, features award‑winning performances...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," the sequel to the 2023 hit. Hosts Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and Daniel Howat discuss the returning creative team, a star‑studded voice cast, and the...
The Fable (2024) by Ryosuke Takahashi Anime Review
The Fable (2024) adapts Katsuhisa Minami’s dark manga into a four‑episode anime that follows professional hitman Akira Sato as he is forced into a sabbatical and ordinary life in Osaka. Director Ryosuke Takahashi blends high‑stakes violence with domestic interludes, using...
Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' Tops March Box Office with $54.5 M and Sets IMAX Record
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ earned $54.5 million in its second weekend, becoming the highest‑grossing film of the week in the U.S. and expanding IMAX screenings in India from six to 108 daily shows. The momentum positions the Amazon MGM title...
Analysts Say Nintendo Won’t Pursue a Super Smash Bros. Film After Super Mario Galaxy
Analysts argue that Nintendo fans should not expect a Super Smash Bros. movie after the release of the Super Mario Galaxy film. Shigeru Miyamoto’s comments and Hollywood’s cautious approach to game adaptations underline a strategic focus on selective, fan‑approved projects...
Dinosaur Movie With Sequel on the Way Hits Hulu Today
Hulu added the 2025 sci‑fi dinosaur action film “Primitive War” to its streaming library. The movie, directed by Luke Sparke and adapted from Ethan Pettus’s 2017 novel, earned an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes. A sequel is already in development,...
Jason Bateman’s Funniest Movie Arrives on HBO Max Today
Game Night, the 2018 action‑comedy starring Jason Bateman, is now streaming on HBO Max. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Rachel McAdams and Kyle Chandler. It earned over $117 million worldwide...
Elden Ring Fans Are Losing Their Minds over Movie Set Leaks
Leaked videos of the upcoming Elden Ring movie set have surfaced online, revealing a meticulously recreated Church of Marika and game‑accurate props. Fans on TikTok and Reddit are reacting positively, praising the fidelity to FromSoftware’s world. The film is being developed...
Siobhan Finneran's Highest-Rated Movie Hailed as "Unforgettable" Is One to Watch Tonight
The Selfish Giant, a 2013 British drama directed by Clio Barnard, stars Siobhan Finneran as a downtrodden mother and has become the highest‑rated film of her career. It holds a near‑perfect 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 7.3/10 IMDb rating...
Scream 8's Ghostface Needs to Be Gale Weathers — Here's Why
Scream 7 shattered franchise records, pulling in more than $200 million worldwide, prompting the green‑light for Scream 8. The sequel will be penned by Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, known for their work on Poker Face. While the series has leaned heavily on nostalgia, the...
Zack Snyder & James Gunn’s Beloved Action Movie Is Leaving Netflix
The 2004 zombie remake Dawn of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder with a screenplay by James Gunn, will leave Netflix’s catalog on May 1, 2026. The film, which earned $102.2 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, holds a 77% approval...
Leaked Elden Ring Movie Set Footage Appears to Reveal First Look at Live Action Adaptation
Leaked TikTok footage posted by user THROX shows a fenced‑off English countryside set that appears to be a near‑exact replica of Elden Ring’s Church of Marika, along with other recognizable props. The clips, which surfaced on April 3‑4, suggest that Alex...
Palomino Club, Otis Gibbs & Todd Snider, Leroy Virgil Ready Film Projects
Three new film projects are set to spotlight country and roots music history. "The Palomino," a documentary on the iconic North Hollywood club, will debut on April 25 at the Country Music Hall of Fame, featuring interviews with Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams...
Santos & Langdon Scene in The Pitt Delivers Big
Was waiting all season for that Santos & Langdon scene in THE PITT — and it did not disappoint. Isa Briones, Patrick Ball, writer Valerie Chu and director Uta Briesewitz delivered big. https://t.co/R9Rybz46Iv
Emily Blunt’s R-Rated 91% RT Action Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon
Emily Blunt‑led R‑rated thriller Sicario will be removed from Netflix on May 1, 2026, giving subscribers a final month to watch it. The film, which grossed about $84.9 million worldwide and holds a 91 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, has been part of Netflix’s catalog...
'You Let People See What's Happening and It Makes Its Own Argument' By Amber Wilkinson
Veteran journalist Tony Jones’s debut documentary *Sentient* premiered at Sundance, exposing unprecedented undercover footage of monkey testing in an undisclosed English lab. The film was funded by the Growing Kindness foundation, an Animals Australia initiative, which secured full editorial independence...
2026 Set to Deliver Biggest Box Office Since 2019
These are just some of the blockbusters coming out in 2026. I haven’t been more optimistic about a growing industry-wide box office in years. It’s my firm belief and expectation based on what I know now that 2026 will represent the...
Super Mario Galaxy Leads Good Friday Box Office
Top Films on Good Friday - FRI APR 3: $48.3M - #SuperMarioGalaxy $10.4M - #ProjectHailMary $6.4M - #TheDrama $2.1M - #Hoppers $850k - #RemindersOfHim
Good Game (2025) by Dickson Leung Film Review
"Good Game," directed by Dickson Leung and distributed by One Cool Pictures, debuted at the Hong Kong Ani‑Com & Games Expo 2025 and will join Fantasia’s lineup later this year. The film follows Tai, a struggling internet‑café owner, who assembles...
Penélope Cruz’s Dirty R-Rated Comedy Is Leaving Netflix Very Soon
The Brothers Grimsby, the 2016 R‑rated comedy starring Penélope Cruz, Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong, will leave Netflix on May 1 2026. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film follows two estranged brothers caught up in a chaotic MI6 operation. Its streaming...
Oh, Hey, the Writers Guild Might Not Go on Strike This Year
The Writers Guild of America West has reached a tentative four‑year contract with major Hollywood studios a month before the current agreement expires, marking a rare early settlement in recent years. The deal, still pending board and member ratification, reportedly...
Rebecca Morelle Edition: Bits & Pieces
The Berlin International Film Festival showcased a slate of ambitious new titles, headlined by the world‑premiere of Rosebush Pruning, which features an A‑list cast including Callum Turner, Riley Keough and Pamela Anderson. Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro’s near‑future drama The Blue Trail captured...
The Blue Trail: A Psychedelic Amazon Journey
New film now in US theaters - The Blue Trail from director Gabriel Mascaro. Set in Brazil following an older woman (Denise Weinberg) escaping fate & embarking on an adventure down the Amazon river. Involves a psychedelic blue liquid from...
Aliens Reigns as Ultimate 80s Action Sci‑fi Masterpiece
Aliens is the greatest action sci-fi of all time, and Weaver was the perfect bad-ass heroine without being an insufferable do-it-all, know-it-all girlboss figurine. The 1980s really got almost everything right. https://t.co/K3cv4BVEIr