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.
Netflix Reveal First Look At ‘Kennedy’ Starring Michael Fassbender
Netflix unveiled the first look at its upcoming eight‑episode series "Kennedy," starring Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. The drama adapts the 2020 biography "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917‑1956" and follows the Kennedy family from the 1930s onward. Showrunner Sam Shaw and director Thomas Vinterberg helm the project, with Laura Donnelly, Nick Robinson and Joshua Melnick joining the cast. Production is underway in London, though a release date has not been announced.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Sets $34.5M Opening Day Record
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal have launched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to a $34‑$34.5 million opening‑day haul, the highest for any film in 2026 and the biggest April Wednesday debut ever. The strong start underscores the franchise’s box‑office muscle despite mixed...
Easter 2027 Promises Double Jesus Resurrection at Box Office
Just fitting that it’s been revealed on #GoodFriday that we will have a #Jesus double bill at US #BoxOffice, very likely, on #Easter 2027. Series #TheChosen Season 6 will hit #PrimeVideo from NOV 15 till DEC 6. But its Finale will...
Crypto Thriller Meets Wacky Comedy in POSITIONS Trailer
Crypto Thriller + Wacky Modern Comedy '$POSITIONS' Official Trailer https://t.co/ygVwEFEBXR #Positions #crypto #MichaelKunicki #VinnyKress #SXSW2025 https://t.co/Q6zyY9SNYF
Oscar Winners Victory Lap: Autumn Durald Arkapaw & Joachim Trier
In this episode of The Business, Kim Masters and Matt Bellany discuss the post‑Oscars landscape, highlighting recent winners Joachim Trier and Autumn Durald‑Arkapaw. Trier explains how his reputation now lets him cast stars like Al Fanning without a script, while Durald‑Arkapaw,...
Classic Corner: The Falcon and the Snowman
John Schlesinger’s 1985 film *The Falcon and the Snowman* dramatizes the real‑life espionage case of Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee, two privileged California youths who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union for modest pay. The movie, scripted by Steven...
Ryan Coogler Is Helping Disney+ Develop a New Animorphs TV Show
Disney+ has entered early development on a new live‑action *Animorphs* series, tapping Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media and veteran writer‑producer Bayan Wolcott. The project is being shepherded by Scholastic, the original book‑series owner, and aims to modernize the 1996‑2001 YA saga about...
Supergirl Returns as Unstoppable Force, Hits Theaters June 26
A complete force to be reckoned with. #Supergirl - only in theaters June 26. https://t.co/N14OVMwRAx
Skyscraper Action Thriller ‘Straight Shot’ Trailer Drops
Skyscraper Action Movie 'Straight Shot' Trailer with Tyrese & Lundgren https://t.co/0fazEZb68X #StraightShot #TyreseGibson #DolphLundgren #DavidARWhite #actionmovie https://t.co/tws4p4euYZ
Five International Movies to Stream Now
Hulu’s latest additions include “Bad Girl,” a bold South Indian coming‑of‑age drama, and the documentary “Grasshopper Republic,” which explores Uganda’s lucrative insect‑harvesting industry. “Bad Girl” follows Ramya, a rebellious teen defying caste, religious, and gender expectations in 1990s‑2000s Chennai, while...
Drama Vs. Super Mario: Unmatched Quality Gap
THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY BROTHERS MOVIE: Quite possibly the widest chasm in quality of two movies ever covered on @TheBigPic. https://t.co/QbILwsfUUh
Trailer Talk: February 2026
The iconic parody franchise “Scary Movie” is back after a 13‑year hiatus, reuniting the Wayans brothers for their first collaboration since 2001. The new film targets recent horror hits such as “Halloween”, “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, “Ma”, “Sinners”, “The Substance” and “Scream 5”. At...
The Drama Pulls $1.7M, Targets $15M Debut
Impressive $1.7M THU night for #TheDrama as this looks to hit $15M+ for its debut https://t.co/k3iAPNSCNB
The East Village Was ‘No Picnic’ in the 1980s: A 4K-Restored Cult Movie From the Founder of Two Boots Pizza...
Phil Hartman's 1985 cult neo‑noir *No Picnic* has been fully restored in 4K and will screen at New York’s Film Forum from April 17‑23. The film, a snapshot of the East Village’s pre‑gentrification underground scene, originally premiered at Sundance in 1987...
Anatomy of a Fall’s Justine Triet Adds To Cast For New Film
Acclaimed French director Justine Triet is set to helm her first English‑language feature, the psychological thriller Fonda, adding a high‑profile cast that includes Odessa A’zion, Ewan Mitchell, Cherry Jones, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney alongside Mia Goth and Andrew Scott....
Strong $1.7M Launch and 82% RT Score Boosted by Holiday
Very strong $1.7M pre-show launch for #TheDrama. Good Friday holiday makes THU night like a FRI night for many people. Reviews have been good overall and RT aud score is solid 82%. https://t.co/QCLfygj16i
Rodeo FX Consolidates Paris Operations, Moves Mikros Animation Into Unified Studio
Rodeo FX has merged its Paris VFX, advertising, experiential, and Mikros Animation divisions into a single 40,000‑square‑foot studio in the city’s 10th arrondissement. The consolidation follows the company’s acquisition of Mikros and aims to centralize production, improve pipeline efficiency, and...
The Hunt For Gollum Movie Officially Recasting One Major Lord Of The Rings Character
Andy Serkis’ upcoming film *The Hunt for Gollum* will explore a new chapter between *The Hobbit* and the original *Lord of the Rings* trilogy, but the production has confirmed that Viggo Mortensen will not reprise Aragorn. The director announced the role...
Provocative Indie 'Blue Film' Trailer with Kieron Moore & Reed Birney
Obscured Releasing has dropped the trailer for "Blue Film," an indie LGBTQ drama by Elliot Tuttle that follows a fetish camboy who discovers a disturbing link to his past during a $50,000 client encounter. The film, starring Kieron Moore and...
Trailer Premiere: Francesco Sossai’s The Last One for the Road
Filmmaker Francesco Sossai has premiered the trailer for his second feature, *The Last One for the Road*, a darkly comic road movie about two alcoholic petty criminals and an architecture student in the Veneto countryside. The film debuted in Cannes’...
‘They Are Regretting that Decision Today’: Mukesh Chhabra Reveals 3 Major Stars Rejected Akshaye Khanna’s Role in Dhurandhar
The sequel *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* opened on March 19, 2026, starring Ranveer Singh and featuring Akshaye Khanna as the antagonist Rehmaan Dakait. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra disclosed that two to three major Bollywood and South Indian stars turned down the role before Khanna...
Why Nintendo Fans Shouldn't Expect A Super Smash Bros. Movie After Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo’s latest animated sequel, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, adds cameos from Star Fox, Pikmin and R.O.B., sparking speculation about a future Super Smash Bros. film. However, Shigeru Miyamoto told Polygon that a full‑scale Nintendo character crossover is not planned. The post‑credits scene introduces Princess Daisy, but Miyamoto...
Ready or Not 2 Here I Come Movie Review: A Sequel Running in Circles
The horror‑comedy sequel *Ready or Not 2: Here I Come* received a scathing one‑star review, citing a lack of novelty, a diminished cast, and a weak script. While the 2019 original earned roughly $30 million worldwide and was praised for its clever...
Stranded, Power Shifts, and Dark Humor Collide in Send Help
Sam Raimi returns with *Send Help*, a darkly comedic survival thriller that pits two office rivals on a deserted island. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien deliver tense, humor‑laden performances that explore shifting power dynamics. The film blends Raimi’s kinetic style...
Beauty Water (2020) by Cho Kyung-Hun Film Review
South Korean animated feature "Beauty Water" (2020) follows Yaeji, an overweight make‑up artist tormented by bullying and social‑media ridicule, who discovers a miracle lotion that reshapes her body to match her ideal self. As she undergoes a series of grotesque...
Netflix To End April With Wonder Man Lead’s Exciting Action Thriller Series
Netflix will debut the original series "Man on Fire" on April 30, 2026, starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as former Special Forces operative John Creasy. The eight‑part thriller adapts Philip Nicholson’s 1980 novel and shifts the setting to Rio de Janeiro,...
NFL Media Rights Threaten the Film and TV Industry
. @MattBelloni writes about the NFL media rights negotiations from a Hollywood perspective. "One of the biggest threats to the film and TV industry maybe isn’t A.I. or YouTube or whatever studio Larry Ellison is consolidating today. It’s football." https://t.co/d0FHLVav0X
James McTeigue On V For Vendetta’s 20th Anniversary
Director James McTeigue marked the 20th anniversary of his 2005 adaptation V for Vendetta, a film that grossed $134.7 million against a $50‑54 million budget. The movie’s anti‑authoritarian narrative, rooted in the graphic novel’s Thatcher‑era origins, resonated during the Bush administration and...
Patrick Wilson’s Latest Horror Movie Is Coming To Prime Video Soon
The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth installment of the Conjuring franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 21, 2026. The film, released in September 2025, grossed nearly $500 million worldwide against a $55 million production...
Kamal Haasan Questioned Geraftaar Director After Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth Joined the Film: ‘What Am I Doing?’
Director Prayag Raaj recounted the casting dynamics of his 1985 action drama Geraftaar, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Amitabh initially agreed only to a guest appearance but extended to a 10‑day shoot, prompting Rajinikanth to join, while Kamal...
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Reportedly Performs Well In Test Screenings
Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil live‑action film has completed early test screenings that insiders say were well‑received. Industry leaker Dusk Golem and veteran Daniel Richtman reported positive audience reactions, suggesting the project may finally deliver a competent adaptation. The movie, slated...
Arjun Rampal Starrer Billionaire Sparks Speculation: Is He Playing Vijay Mallya or Lalit Modi in Hansal Mehta’s Next?
Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta is set to launch an OTT series titled Billionaire, starring Arjun Rampal, on Amazon MX Player. The drama follows a powerful business tycoon, prompting speculation that Rampal’s role mirrors real‑life figures such as Vijay Mallya or...
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 (2026) by Kaori Makita Anime Review
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 premiered on TV Tokyo from January 11 to March 29, 2026, produced by MAPPA and Twin Engine. The 12‑episode run adapts the Lord Tensen and Horai arcs, covering manga volumes 6‑9. Critics praised the series for richer character development, especially for Gabimaru and Shion,...
Lights Out Sequel In The Works
New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster have officially launched development on a sequel to the 2016 horror hit Lights Out. Warner Bros. tapped rising screenwriter Connor Osborn McIntyre, known for the thriller Animals, to pen the script. Original producer Lawrence...
New Trailer and Poster for OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, Starring Samara Weaving
A new trailer and poster have been released for "Over Your Dead Body," a dark comedy‑thriller starring Samara Weaving and Jason Segel. Directed by Jorma Taccone and based on the 2021 Norwegian film "The Trip," the movie follows a dysfunctional married couple...
Web Series Review: Maamla Legal Hai Season 2
Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 returns to the Delhi district court, following judge V D Tyagi’s promotion to Principal District Judge. The series blends quirky, real‑inspired cases—like a $6,100 deodorant injury lawsuit—with sharp courtroom banter. While Ravi Kishan’s performance and witty dialogues receive...
Nadav Lapid’s Film ‘Yes’ Is Intended to Anger Both Israel’s Right and Left
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s new feature “Yes” was conceived before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack but reshaped after his return to Israel. The film follows a Tel Aviv couple, Y and Yasmin, who become entertainers—and occasional sex workers—for the ruling elite while...
‘Jimmy & the Demons’ Review
“Jimmy & the Demons” documents sculptor James Grashow’s ambitious wood masterpiece, “The Cathedral,” a Jesus‑figure bearing a church surrounded by demons. Director Cindy Meehl intertwines the creation process with Grashow’s 50‑year marriage to Lesley “Guzzy” and his broader career, including...
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Is a Streaming Success
Edgar Wright’s *The Running Man* bombed at the box office, failing to recoup its roughly $110 million budget, but quickly became a streaming hit after its December 2025 debut on Paramount+. The film topped Paramount+ and iTunes charts in the UK...
Are Movies Actually Getting Longer? We Found Out.
In this episode of The Town, hosts Matt Bellany and Craig explore whether movies are actually getting longer, referencing research by Stephen Follows that shows the overall average runtime has stayed around 102 minutes, but wide-release films (those grossing over...
Netflix Confirms “City Hunter 2” For 2027 Worldwide Premiere as Ryo Saeba Returns in Live-Action Sequel
Netflix announced that the live‑action sequel “City Hunter 2” will debut worldwide on its platform in 2027, following the 2024 film’s strong performance. The original manga, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has sold over 50 million copies and remains a cultural touchstone...
Clever Yet Frustrating: Talent Can't Save Over‑Styled Drama
I found this movie extremely frustrating. Love the actors. The direction was more than competent. Ideas were in the air. But it was too busy being clever and smirky to ever go where it kept screaming that it...
7 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time
Animated cinema has broken past the kids‑only stereotype, delivering blockbuster revenues that rival live‑action releases. The 2025 Chinese sequel Ne Zha 2 leads the list with over $2.21 billion, followed by Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Pixar’s Inside Out 2, each surpassing $1.6 billion. Sequels dominate...
Ramayana Trailer Unveiled, Billed as ‘Avatar Meets Gladiator’ with LOTR‑Scale VFX
A preview event in the United States showcased the first trailer for Ramayana: Part 1, with creators describing the film as “Avatar meets Gladiator” and “Lord of the Rings‑scale” visual effects. The ambitious VFX effort, led by DNEG, aims to bring an...
Lionsgate’s ‘Michael’ Projected to Open Over $55 Million, Setting Record for Musical Biopics
Lionsgate’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael,’ is projected to earn $55‑$60 million in its opening weekend, surpassing the $51 million record set by Bohemian Rhapsody. The film opens domestically on April 24 after a Berlin premiere, positioning the studio for a rare genre‑defining box‑office hit.
Sony Pictures Classics Takes Over Row K's CinemaCon Slot
CinemaCon: Sony Pictures Classics Steps In to Replace Row K Entertainment in Film Showcase Presentation (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/TDRWiGbbyx via @variety
PBS Thoreau Documentary: A Brilliant Three‑Part Journey
The new @PBS documentary on Thoreau is thoroughly amazing. Definitely worth the watch and it’s divided up into three parts so you could spend an hour on it over three days. (And I think that’s probably the best way to do...
Proud 'Mary' Eats 'Forbidden Fruits'
In this episode of the Box Office Podcast, host Scott Mendelson and his panel of younger film analysts dissect recent box‑office results, from the sci‑fi hit Project Hail Mary to the modest‑budget indie Forbidden Fruits. The conversation weaves through deep...
DOC10 Film Fest Arrives in Chicago – Don't Miss It
DOC10 is coming to Chicago and you do not want to miss it! @doc10filmfest #DOC10FilmFest https://t.co/zVbNnss5Oa
Surprising Reveal Highlights Uncertainty in Partner Relationships
Mixed on Kristoffer Borgli’s #TheDrama, excelling big on editing though coming undone by its protracted close The “reveal” is straight outta left field but the central idea of not knowing everything about your partner and having to painstakingly reconcile the past...