Eyelashes – Short Film Review
Omar Elhanbouly wrote, directed and stars in the short film *Eyelashes*, which was selected for the 2026 Cleveland International Film Festival. The drama follows Mohammad, an Egyptian immigrant in London, as he confronts a career‑defining offer that challenges his Islamic faith. The film’s restrained visual style and focus on everyday moments highlight the emotional cost of assimilation. Critics praise its honest portrayal of identity tension, positioning Elhanbouly as a distinctive new voice in indie cinema.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Häxan (1922) Run Time: 1H 45M
The Sunday Morning Movie series featured the 1922 hybrid horror‑documentary *Häxan*, highlighting its groundbreaking blend of scholarly lecture and dramatized witch‑craft scenes. Critics praised its unsettling silent‑era special effects, such as stop‑motion and reverse footage, which feel surprisingly modern. The...
The Overlook Film Festival 2026 Review - GOODY GOODY
Goody Goody, Raymond Creamer’s debut horror feature, opens with a real‑time labor scene in a remote cabin where a pregnant woman gives birth to a demonic child. The film relies on a single location and a small cast, using a continuous‑take...
Drag Review (2026 Overlook Film Festival)
The Overlook Film Festival showcased "Drag," a horror‑black‑comedy that blends slapstick humor with visceral gore. The story follows sisters Lucy DeVito and Lizzy Caplan, trapped after a botched robbery leaves one with a back injury. Minimalist casting, including John Stamos’s surreal...
Tommy Tom On Spare Queen, Bowling, And Women Who Refuse To Split
Director Tommy Tom debuted "Spare Queen" at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, a character‑driven bowling drama that uses the sport’s notorious seven‑and‑ten split as a metaphor for fleeting human connections. The film follows two women, played by Stephy Tang...
Sunshine Woman’s Choir (2025) by Gavin Lin Film Review
Sunshine Woman’s Choir, a Mandarin‑language drama directed by Gavin Lin, became Taiwan’s highest‑grossing local film, surpassing NT$545 million (≈$17 million) and eclipsing the long‑standing record set by Cape No. 7. The story follows inmate Hui‑zhen, who gives birth behind bars and forms a...
Trauma Or, Monsters All - Jennie Kermode - 20295
Larry Fessenden’s new horror‑drama Trauma Or, Monsters All reunites the werewolf, Frankenstein‑type and vampire characters from his earlier films in a single story set in the decaying town of Talbot Falls. The plot follows teenage journalist Cassandra, whose sensational article...
Jinsei (2025) by Suzuki Ryuya Animation Review
Jinsei is Suzuki Ryuya’s debut feature, a fully hand‑drawn animation completed over 18 months and funded entirely through crowdfunding. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and is now screening at Cinemasia in the Netherlands. Its desaturated,...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “You, Me & Tuscany”
The Next Best Picture Podcast’s latest episode reviews the romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany,” starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. The film, directed by Kat Coiro, follows a young cook who squats in a deserted Tuscan villa and becomes entangled with the...
The Doorway to Nowhere: Why the Final Shot of ‘The Searchers’ Still Haunts Us
John Ford’s 1956 Western “The Searchers” ends with Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) walking away from his family, a shot that has become iconic for its stark portrayal of isolation. The film subverts traditional Western conclusions by refusing to grant its hero...
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ and the Denormalization of the Breakout Sequel
Universal’s *The Super Mario Galaxy* movie led Friday’s domestic box office with a $17.5 million opening, a 64% drop from its debut. The film has amassed $256.6 million in ten‑day domestic revenue, trailing the original *Super Mario Bros.* sequel by about $27 million....
Baby Fat (2025) by Margarita Mina Short Film Review
"Baby Fat," a 2025 short film by Margarita Mina, follows Sitti, a Filipino‑American teen grappling with cultural expectations and body image. The narrative centers on a heirloom skirt stained by junk food, becoming a visual metaphor for the protagonist’s sense...
Cannes Film Festival 2026 | 79th Edition
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 12‑23, 2026, showcasing 21 titles in the main competition. International independent cinema leads the slate, with veteran auteurs such as Andrei Zvyagintsev, Hirokazu Kore‑eda and Pedro Almodóvar returning, while France...
Days Are Numbered (1962)
Elio Petri’s 1962 Italian drama "Days are Numbered" follows a 54‑year‑old plumber who, after witnessing a commuter’s sudden death, abruptly abandons his lifelong trade to explore art, youth culture, and existential freedom. The film chronicles his brief rebellion—gallery visits, Vespa...
A Very Slow Breakfast (2003) by Edwin Short Film Review
Edwin’s 2003 short “A Very Slow Breakfast” is being screened at CinemAsia 2026, offering a four‑minute, dialogue‑free glimpse into a cramped family morning. The film uses slow‑motion and visual details to contrast a passive patriarch with active women, underscoring routine,...
Nighttime Sounds: Zhang Zhongchen On Magic, Memory And The Changing Chinese Countryside
Chinese director Zhang Zhongchen premiered his new magical‑realist drama “Nighttime Sounds” at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Drawing on his own rural upbringing, the film uses handheld camerawork and layered sound design to portray a ghost girl symbolising left‑behind...
'You, Me & Tuscany' Marks A Fine Return For Will Packer's "Rip Off, Don't Remake" Formula
Universal’s romantic comedy *You, Me & Tuscany* launches with an estimated $8.5 million opening weekend against an $18 million production budget. The film, starring Hailee Berry and Regé‑Jean Page, is positioned as a modern, Italy‑set riff on *While You Were Sleeping*. It marks producer...
The Chatterboxes (2025) by Ken Kawai Film Review
Ken Kawai’s third feature, The Chatterboxes, premiered at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival and follows a deaf Japanese family whose lives intersect with a Kurdish immigrant household. The film uses delayed and omitted subtitles to force viewers into the same uncertainty...
Exclusive: Watch a Clip of the LAFM World Premiere Drinking and Driving
Co‑directors Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank star in their new lo‑fi indie film *Drinking and Driving*, which will debut at the Los Angeles Festival of Movies on April 11. The movie follows two aimless twenty‑somethings who drink and drive while navigating...
The Cure Review
Nancy Leopardi’s new film *The Cure* positions itself as a social‑horror thriller about Ally Braun, a privileged 16‑year‑old adopted teen battling a mysterious illness. The story uses a high‑tech, luxury setting to interrogate American healthcare, biotech exploitation, and class‑based access...
James and the Giant Peach at 30: A Musically Disappointing Sophomore Slump
Disney’s 1996 stop‑motion adaptation of Roald Dahl’s *James and the Giant Peach* turned 30, yet it never matched the cult status of *The Nightmare Before Christmas*. The film paired Henry Selick’s direction and Tim Burton’s production with a voice cast...
Rachel Sennott Joins Ensemble Of Kockroach
Rachel Sennott has been added to the cast of the upcoming surreal crime thriller Kockroach, joining high‑profile stars Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. The film, directed by Matt Ross, adapts William Lashner’s novel and promises a Kafkaesque...
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Announce Dates for 2027 and 2028 Awards
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) announced that its 74th Golden Reel Awards will take place on March 7, 2027 and the 75th ceremony on February 27, 2028, both at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Ebell Theatre. A detailed submissions and voting schedule for the 2027...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Stranger” Filmmaker François Ozon
François Ozon’s adaptation of Albert Camus’s novel “The Stranger” premiered in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it vied for the Golden Lion. The 2025 drama stars Benjamin Voisin as Meursault, with Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann...
Eve Hewson To Star With Channing Tatum In Isle of Man
Eve Hewson has been cast opposite Channing Tatum in Reid Carolin’s upcoming film “Isle of Man,” produced by Amazon MGM Studios. The movie will spotlight the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, promising never‑before‑seen footage through an exclusive partnership...
Two Big New Universal Movies Jumping to Netflix in May 2026
Universal will shift two high‑profile titles, *The Black Phone 2* and *Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie*, to Netflix US in May 2026 after four‑month Peacock runs. Each film will enjoy a 10‑month exclusive streaming window before returning to Peacock for the final...
The Blue Trail (2025)
Gabriel Mascaro’s fourth feature, *The Blue Trail*, follows 77‑year‑old Tereza as she rebels against Brazil’s futuristic policy that forces seniors into remote “wrinkle wagons.” Set against a surreal Amazon backdrop, the sci‑fi drama blends satire with vivid cinematography as Tereza...
Boxing Is Like Life: Lee Yi-Shan On A Dance with Rainbows
Taiwanese filmmaker Lee Yi‑shan debuted "A Dance with Rainbows" at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, a boxing drama that mirrors everyday struggles. The film’s realistic fight scenes stem from six months of intensive training for a largely inexperienced cast....
New to MUBI/VOD - MY FATHER’S SHADOW
Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut feature *My Father’s Shadow* is now streaming on MUBI’s UK/ROI VOD catalog. Set in Lagos during the volatile 1993 presidential election, the drama follows a father and his two sons as they navigate a city on the...
Rebuilding (2026)
“Rebuilding” follows Dusty Fraser, a Colorado rancher whose home and family are shattered by a wildfire. He and his estranged daughter live in a FEMA‑run trailer park, where he attempts to restore the ruined farmhouse while bonding with a grieving,...
Compostelle (2026)
Compostelle, directed by Yann Samuell, follows Fred (Alexandra Lamy), a dismissed teacher who volunteers to mentor a troubled teen, Adam, on the historic Camino de Santiago. The story blends personal redemption with the physical challenges of the pilgrimage from Le...
“THRASH”
Tommy Wirkola’s new film “Thrash” pairs a Category 5 hurricane with shark attacks in a South Carolina coastal town, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou. The movie leans heavily on atmospheric sound design and murky underwater cinematography to generate...
Pinch (2025) by Uttera Singh Film Review
Uttera Singh’s feature debut "Pinch" tackles sexual assault and patriarchal oppression through sharp humor and restrained storytelling. The Indian‑American director, also a USC adjunct professor, follows Maitri, a travel‑blogging hopeful who is assaulted on a bus and fights community denial....
Bodycam
Shudder’s newest horror offering, Bodycam, directed by Brandon Christensen, follows two police officers who stumble into a supernatural domestic incident captured through first‑person body‑cam footage. The film opens with a tense, practical‑effects‑driven atmosphere that feels fresh for the genre, but...
10s Across the Borders (2025) by Chan Sze-Wei Film Review
Singapore‑based documentarian Chan Sze‑Wei’s new film “10s Across the Borders” offers an intimate look at the burgeoning ballroom culture of Southeast Asia through three trailblazing performers from Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The 90‑minute documentary, shot over seven years, weaves...
Margot’s Got Money Troubles Premieres in New York
The drama series “Margot’s Got Money Troubles” debuted at a high‑profile New York premiere, drawing attention from Hollywood’s elite. Nicole Kidman appears as the mediator between the titular character and her professor, a role that underscores her expanding on‑screen repertoire....
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Faces Of Death” Filmmakers Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei
The Next Best Picture Podcast released an interview with Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei about their 2026 horror remake "Faces Of Death." The film, a modern take on the 1978 classic, debuted at Chicago’s Beyond Fest with a 35mm screening...
The Period of Her (2025) Linda Andriyani, Praditha Blifa, Sarah Adilah and Erlina Rakhmawati Film Review
"The Period of Her" is an Indonesian omnibus of four short films directed by Linda Andriyani, Praditha Blifa, Sarah Adilah, and Erlina Rakhmawati, screened at Cinemasia. Each segment tackles a distinct facet of women’s lives—from infidelity and infertility to menstruation...
Tone Glow Presents Charlotte Zhang's "Tycoon"
Tone Glow is co‑presenting a special screening of Charlotte Zhang’s experimental feature *Tycoon* on Saturday, April 11 at 8 PM at Chicago Filmmakers, part of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival. The event includes a post‑screening Q&A with Zhang and a prelude short, Keng U Lao’s *Dirty Eye*...
Terry Zwigoff and Drew Friedman in Conversation After CRUMB at Film Forum
The 1995 documentary CRUMB, directed by Terry Zwigoff, revisited its legacy during a post‑screening conversation with cartoonist Drew Friedman at New York’s Film Forum. The film, which chronicled underground cartoonist Robert Crumb and his troubled family, was famously snubbed for...
Glenrothan UK Premiere Interviews: Brian Cox & His Cast on His Debut Film as Director at 79
Brian Cox, famed for his role as Logan Roy, made his feature‑film directorial debut with *Glenrothan* at age 79. The Highland drama, starring Alan Cumming, Shirley Henderson and Alexandra Shipp, premiered at London’s Ham Yard Hotel and will hit cinemas on...
Metal Gear Solid Movie on the Way
Hollywood has green‑lit a new Metal Gear Solid feature film, tapping directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to translate Hideo Kojima’s 1998 PlayStation landmark into a blockbuster. The duo highlighted the game’s pioneering cinematic style as a blueprint for...
Speaking for Herself by Jennie Kermode
Short film Grace, directed by Anna Rodgers, follows a young woman with Down syndrome seeking an intimate weekend with her boyfriend, foregrounding the newly enforced Irish Assisted Decision‑Making (Capacity) Act 2017. The film blends a love story with activist intent,...
Let’s Play: Genki Kawamura and Jirô Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema
Film producer Genki Kawamura, known for “Your Name,” directs “Exit 8,” a cinematic adaptation of the 2023 indie horror walking‑sim created by Kotake Create. Distributed by Toho in Japan and NEON in North America, the movie blends first‑person metro footage with third‑person...
Bollywood Is Running Hollywood's Forbidden Experiment
Bollywood studios are rapidly deploying AI to create, dub, and recut films, turning India into the world’s largest testbed for AI‑driven entertainment. With 958 million active internet users—over half in rural areas—the market is hungry for low‑cost, multilingual content. Companies like...
“BUNNYLOVR”
Bunnylovr, written, directed, and head‑lined by Katarina Zhu, follows a cam girl named Rebecca as she juggles a predatory client, a strained relationship with her dying father, and the search for personal meaning. The 86‑minute indie drama leans on hazy,...
Melania Trump's Favorability Ratings Sink to the Lowest for Any First Lady in History After Her Movie's 'Historic Bomb'
CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported that First Lady Melania Trump’s net favorability has plunged to –12 points, the lowest rating ever recorded for a U.S. first lady. A year ago she was slightly above water at +3 points, a...
The WGA Had Three Years to Think About AI. They Didn’t
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) unveiled a new contract that, despite three years of opportunity, contains no concrete provisions governing the use of artificial intelligence in screenwriting. Instead, the agreement relies on a task‑force report and vague language, leaving...
Outcome Review (Apple TV)
Apple TV’s new release *Outcome* stars Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer, but the film falls short of its high‑profile promise. The review criticizes repetitive storytelling, over‑styled visuals and underdeveloped relationships, which dilute the intended satire of...
ARRI and SmallHD Just Teamed Up to Fix One of Focus Pullers’ Biggest On-Set Headaches
ARRI and SmallHD have launched a new Monitor Overlay License for the ARRI Hi‑5 and Hi‑5 SX hand units, enabling on‑screen lens data overlays directly on SmallHD monitors. The license displays focus, iris, focal length, and FocusBug CineRT information in customizable...