Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
Caravaggio Documentary Will Premiere on Marquee TV Next Week
The feature‑length documentary *Caravaggio* will debut on the arts‑focused streaming service Marquee TV on April 6, expanding its reach beyond the limited theatrical run last fall. Directed by Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff after five years of research, the film spotlights the painter’s innovative use of light rather than his notorious temperament. It includes commentary from leading scholars such as Helen Langdon and Christie’s Letizia Treves, and dramatized reenactments starring Jack Bannell. Filmed at London’s National Gallery and aboard a replica of the 15th‑century ship *Matthew*, the documentary blends scholarship with visual storytelling.
To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking
Independent filmmakers are urged to abandon supply‑side pitches and adopt demand‑side thinking to tap the $22 trillion pool of alternative assets that largely bypass indie cinema. Producer Daren Smith illustrates the shift by securing a $1 million equity commitment for his upcoming...
‘The Invite,’ ‘Late Fame,’ and Many More Movies Lead SFFILM Festival Lineup
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival runs April 24 – May 4, showcasing 79 programs from 40 countries. Opening night features a double bill of Kent Jones’ Late Fame and Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, while the centerpiece screens Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters. The festival returns to the historic Castro Theatre and celebrates Grand...
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April
Netflix’s April 2026 lineup adds three high‑profile titles: the second season of the social satire ‘Beef’ arrives on April 16, David Attenborough‑narrated nature documentary ‘A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough’ debuts on April 17, and the animated spin‑off ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ launches...
Fight Club Finally Gets 4K Ultra HD Release, One-Night Return to Movie Theaters
David Fincher’s cult classic *Fight Club* is getting a one‑night theatrical re‑release on April 22, followed by a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook launch on May 12. The new edition promises to showcase the film’s iconic cinematography and sound design in unprecedented...
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Vincent D'Onofrio on His Matthew Lillard Reunion in “Daredevil: Born Again” And 'the Most Human You've Ever Seen Fisk'
Vincent D'Onofrio says season 2 of Disney+’s *Daredevil: Born Again* presents the Kingpin as the most human version of the character yet. He describes intense physical prep, including building upper‑body mass for a boxing scene, and highlights the emotional stakes that...
Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn on She Dances, Family Filmmaking, and Small Town Life: Podcast
Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey Zahn have co‑written and produced the indie drama “She Dances,” drawing on Audrey’s upbringing in competitive dance and the family’s Kentucky hometown. The film explores the high‑stakes dance subculture while weaving a grief narrative...
The New Supergirl Trailer Gave Me Chills — but I'm Worried It Won't Be the DC Comic Book Movie Adaptation...
The official Supergirl trailer, set for a June 26, 2026 release, shows a shift from the acclaimed "Woman of Tomorrow" graphic novel toward a Kara Zor‑El‑centric story. While the teaser highlights an emotional Krypto injury and hints at a three‑day rescue mission,...
The House of Leaves Movies That Aren’t House of Leaves
Markiplier’s indie sci‑fi horror *Iron Lung* has reignited fan speculation about adapting Mark Z. Danielewski’s notoriously "unfilmable" novel *House of Leaves*. While a direct movie remains elusive, the article curates a list of existing films that echo the book’s labyrinthine...
Mike Figgis’ ‘Liebestraum’ Finally Available as Its Director Originally Intended, 35 Years Later
Boutique label Cinématographe has issued a worldwide Blu‑ray of Mike Figgis’s 1991 thriller Lieb Liebestraum in its originally intended, uncensored director’s cut. The new edition is sourced from the original negative, delivering a high‑definition widescreen presentation that has not been widely...
Stories From CIA Spymaster Peter Sichel in 'The Last Spy' Doc Trailer
Dogwoof has released the trailer for "The Last Spy," a documentary chronicling the life of CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, who escaped Nazi Germany, helped build the OSS, and became the agency’s first chief in Berlin. The film premiered at the 2025...
Dazed X MUBI Cinema Club’s Season Finale: Father Mother Sister Brother
Jim Jarmusch’s award‑winning drama *Father Mother Sister Brother* will close Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s 2026 spring season with a special screening at London’s Rio Cinema on 10 April. The film, which captured the Golden Lion at Venice 2025, weaves three interlinked stories...
Genre-Changer The Blair Witch Project To Get Remake
The iconic 1999 horror film *The Blair Witch Project*, made on a $35,000 budget and grossing $249 million worldwide, is set for a remake directed by short‑film creator Dylan Clark. The original’s found‑footage style sparked a wave of similar horror movies...
The Future of Film Is Female Will Bring Three Recent Indie Gems to a City Near You
The Future of Film Is Female announced the "Three Films, Five Cities" initiative, a multi‑city curatorial rollout that will screen three recent independent films directed by women and nonbinary creators in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Houston and Cleveland from March...
Toy Story 5 Slated for July 3 Japan Release, Eyes Blockbuster
#Disney has dropped the Japanese poster of #ToyStory5 to announce that the sequel secured a JUL 3 release date locally, two weeks after its U.S. debut. #ToyStory is Hollywood’s #2 most successful animated franchise in #Japan’s #BoxOffice, only below #Frozen. #ToyStory4 alone...
Hail Mary’s Brief Reign Ends with Mario Galaxy Debut
Project Hail Mary is the highest grossing movie of 2026 so far, a record it likely will hold for only 12 days. Because… The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens today, and in my view it is sure to post sky high...
‘Star Spangled to Death’: Ken Jacobs’s History of the United States
Ken Jacobs’ 6½‑hour assemblage “Star Spanged to Death,” finished digitally in 2004, is now screening as an installation at the Museum of Modern Art through April 7, 2026. The work stitches together a chaotic mix of vintage cartoons, soft‑core porn, educational...
Lee Cronin's “The Mummy” Trailer Drops Now
Get Your Tickets Trailer for 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Horror Movie https://t.co/Uw0HTodAzX #LeeCroninsTheMummy #JackReynor #LaiaCosta #MayCalamawy #horror #Blumhouse https://t.co/q9rWhDhJS8
Inside CIA Spymaster Peter Sichel’s Cold War Legacy
The Story of CIA Spymaster Peter Sichel in 'The Last Spy' Docu Trailer https://t.co/8nVl0uFC3w #docs #ColdWar #CIA #TheLastSpy #PeterSichel #spymaster https://t.co/xLCulnKIez
How James Cameron Shot Titanic’s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene
James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster *Titanic* cost roughly $200 million, making it the most expensive film of its era, and earned $2.264 billion worldwide. The iconic sinking sequence required a 775‑foot replica built on a custom seaside set in Mexico, hundreds of stunt...
Virginie Efira Joins Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Latest Film
Virginie Efira in a Ryusuke Hamaguchi movie. So looking forward to ALL OF A SUDDEN. https://t.co/BODJMJ2QgM
Intense Trailer Unveils Indie Post‑Apocalyptic Thriller Wasteland Cop
Gnarly Trailer for Indie Film 'Wasteland Cop' Post-Apocalyptic Thriller https://t.co/UD4INTT6tR #WastelandCop #postapocalyptic #thriller #indiefilm #AngeloLopes https://t.co/my08KDvR9f
Thea Gajić’s ‘SURVIVING EARTH’ Will Be Released in UK & Ireland Cinemas This Month
Writer‑director Thea Gajić’s feature debut *Surviving Earth* will hit UK and Ireland screens on April 24, 2026, after festival premieres at SXSW and Edinburgh. The drama, based on a true story, follows Vlad, a Yugoslav refugee who builds a Balkan‑inspired...
Producers Reveal How to Secure a Movie Greenlight
IT'S HERE: our guide to getting a movie greenlight, which is harder than ever. We talked to 9 top producers and other executives to get their key insights. We look at budget, sizzles, casting, AI, what streamers want. https://t.co/np5QX0wZrf
Apple Original Films Wins Bidding War for Megan Park Film
News: Apple Original Films has prevailed in the bidding war for the new feature project from Megan Park, the Canadian filmmaker behind coming-of-age comedy MY OLD ASS. LuckChap will produce. https://t.co/CoXUi2VAD2
Jackie Chan & Hu Hu in Dumb 'Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe' Trailer
Well Go USA is rolling out the U.S. theatrical debut of the Chinese family comedy sequel *Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe* on April 17, 2026. The film, which opened in Chinese cinemas in February, reunites superstar Jackie Chan with the CGI panda...
Jackie Chan Returns in “Panda Plan 2” Trailer
Jackie Chan & Hu Hu in Sequel 'Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe' Trailer https://t.co/AWyfYYW8uv #PandaPlan2 #JackieChan #HuHu #sequel #China https://t.co/I1saguUp80
La Vénus Électrique by Pierre Salvadori to Open Cannes Film Festival
Pierre Salvadori’s new romantic comedy La Vénus électrique opened the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2026, debuting at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The period piece, set in 1928 Paris, marks Salvadori’s 11th feature and his first foray into...
Fuze Review
Fuze, directed by David Mackenzie, is a British crime thriller that follows an unexploded WWII bomb discovered in central London, prompting a tense evacuation and a heist amid the chaos. Aaron Taylor‑Johnson leads as Major Will Tranter, a PTSD‑stricken officer,...
Michaela Coel Reimagines Anne Hathaway in 'Mother Mary' Trailer
Michaela Coel Reinvents Anne Hathaway in Vivid 'Mother Mary' Trailer #2 https://t.co/MwR2QpmdtK #AnneHathaway #MichaelaCole #FKATwigs #fashion #MotherMary #A24 https://t.co/nUFD9HfvOU
Amazon MGM's 'Project Hail Mary' Tops $300 Million Globally, Sets New Studio Record
Amazon MGM’s science‑fiction film “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, has earned more than $300 million globally in just two weeks, the highest total for any Amazon MGM release. The strong hold – a 32% drop domestically and 5% internationally – signals...
Regé-Jean Page Addresses "Strange" Rumours He's the Next James Bond
Regé‑Jean Page addressed the persistent rumors that he could be the next James Bond, describing the speculation as "strange" and unusually intense. He said he stays grounded and focuses on what serves his career while navigating the hype. Page will next...
New to MUBI - AMERICAN FICTION
Cord Jefferson’s feature debut, American Fiction, adapts Percival Everett’s novel Erasure into a razor‑sharp satire of the publishing world. The film follows literary professor Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, who adopts a stereotypical pseudonym to cash in on the market’s appetite for...
Sanjay Dutt’s ‘Aakhri Sawal’ Teaser to Be Screened Nationwide At PVR INOX Ahead of Release
The teaser for Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film *Aakhri Sawal* will be screened nationwide across PVR INOX theatres on April 2, coinciding with Hanuman Ji Janmotsav. The event turns the teaser launch into a cinematic experience, amplifying buzz ahead of the film’s May 15, 2026...
First Glimpse of Hamaguchi’s Paris‑set Film All of a Sudden
First Teaser for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden' Film Set in Paris https://t.co/OXgVujDzCQ https://t.co/01KEQJCeH2
Survival Family (2016) by Shinobu Yaguchi Film Review
Shinobu Yaguchi’s 2016 film *Survival Family* imagines a nationwide power outage that forces a typical Japanese family of four to navigate a world stripped of modern conveniences. The narrative follows the parents and their children as they barter, scavenge, and...
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Launch The Devil Wears Prada 2 Press Tour in Style
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep kicked off the global press tour for *The Devil Wears Prada* 2 with a high‑profile brunch at Mexico City’s Frida Kahlo Museum. Streep arrived in a custom Schiaparelli look that channels Miranda Priestly’s legendary style, while...
Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Shaan Come Together for Vijay Bhola’s Directorial Debut Mr. Paanwala
Veteran UK concert promoter Vijay Bhola makes his directorial debut with the Hindi feature *Mr. Paanwala*, slated for a worldwide YouTube release on April 3, 2026. The music‑driven drama, set in Lucknow, follows an ageing couple running a paan shop...
Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy's "Excellent" Mystery Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2015 thriller *Child 44*, starring Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy, has been added to Tubi’s catalog and is now available to stream for free. The film, set in early‑1950s Soviet Russia, follows a secret police agent and his wife as...
Detective Hole’s Popularity Masks Deeper Netflix Drama Flaws
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole has taken Netflix by storm this week — but there's a bigger issue with the new Netflix crime drama that not just being 'relentlessly grim'. https://t.co/CDdhxgMmVz
Hard Boiled 4K Review (Arrow)
Arrow Video’s new 4K Ultra HD release revives John Woo’s 1992 classic Hard Boiled with a meticulous restoration that preserves the film’s gritty early‑90s texture while adding striking clarity. The edition bundles two fresh audio commentaries, archival interviews, and a...
New Release Review - DEATHSTALKER
Steven Kostanski revives the 1980s sword‑and‑sorcery series with a new Deathstalker film starring Daniel Bernhardt, Patton Oswalt and Christina Orjalo, debuting on Shudder on April 3. The director blends affectionate nostalgia with modern storytelling, avoiding snark while honoring practical‑effects traditions. The...
JOHN HILLCOAT - Director
In this episode of the Team Deacons Podcast, director John Hillcoat shares his unconventional path from a childhood steeped in 1960s media turbulence to a career spanning animation, music videos, and feature films like *The Proposition* and *The Road*. He...
Marattam (1988) by Govindan Aravindan Film Review
Govindan Aravindan’s 1988 television film “Marattam” adapts Kavalam Narayana Panicker’s one‑act play into a televised Kathakali‑infused drama. The narrative presents three contradictory versions of a murder that occurred during a Kathakali performance, blurring the line between stage and reality. Minimal...
Hammer Films Reveal New 4K Editions Including 36 Hours
Hammer Films announced two new 4K physical releases, debuting the noir thriller 36 Hours on June 8 and the restored Mantrap on April 13. Both titles are early‑era British crime films that have never appeared on home media before. The releases are part of...
Love & Other Crimes: Short Review
"Love & Other Crimes" is a 22‑minute short that follows drifter Noah (Justin P. Slaughter) as he falls for waitress Shaye (Jaelyn Sierra) while becoming entangled with a violent drug dealer roommate. The film’s strongest asset is the palpable chemistry...
The Best Movies and TV Shows Streaming in April 2026
April 2026 sees a wave of new streaming titles, highlighted by AMC+ debuting the tech‑satire series “The Audacity” on April 12 and Amazon Prime Video launching an eight‑episode adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel “The House of the Spirits” on April 29....
‘Supergirl’ Trailer: Milly Alcock Takes Flight in DC’s New Summer Blockbuster
Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer for its upcoming DC film ‘Supergirl,’ starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor‑El. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the teaser hints at a personal, interstellar conflict that pulls the Kryptonian heroine into a battle of...
Chris Hemsworth and Barry Keoghan's "Special" Crime Thriller Has Just Landed on Prime Video
Crime 101, the Bart Layton‑directed crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and Barry Keoghan, has moved from UK and US cinemas to streaming on Prime Video. The film adapts Don Winslow’s 2020 novella and follows a Los Angeles jewel thief whose heists along the 101 highway attract a...
Pavane for an Infant (2024) by Chong Keat Aun Film Review
Chong Keat Aun’s new drama "Pavane for an Infant" tackles Malaysia’s growing infant‑abandonment crisis, which now reaches roughly 100 cases per year. The story follows Lai Sum, a social worker at a baby hatch, as she confronts trauma and assists...