The Perfect Neighbor - Amber Wilkinson - 20245
The Perfect Neighbor, an Oscar‑nominee documentary by Geeta Gandbhir, reconstructs the June 2023 killing of Black mother AJ Owens by white neighbor Susan Lorincz using police body‑camera footage, interview‑room video, and phone clips. The film’s editing, led by Viridiana Lieberman, weaves these raw recordings into a tense, first‑person narrative that exposes escalating paranoia and the role of firearms. It situates the tragedy within Florida’s controversial stand‑your‑ground statutes, highlighting how easy gun access can turn neighborhood disputes lethal. The documentary also touches on Lorincz’s troubled past, adding psychological depth without excusing the crime.
All The Empty Rooms - Jennie Kermode - 20248
Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp’s short documentary All The Empty Rooms captures the personal spaces left behind by victims of U.S. school shootings. By filming preserved bedrooms, the project humanizes the 420 children killed in 2025, shifting focus from...
Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl by Yasuomi Umetsu Trailer
Animation studio SHAFT and veteran director Yasuomi Umetsu have unveiled the trailer for their new original series, Virgin Punk. Set in 2099, the sci‑fi action follows bounty hunter Ubu Kamigori as she tracks criminals exploiting the advanced medical android technology...
A Song Without Home (2026) by Rati Tsiteladze Documentary Review
"A Song Without Home" premiered at CPH:DOX 2026, becoming the first Georgian documentary ever selected for the festival’s Main Competition and later screened at Thessaloniki. Directed by Rati Tsiteladze, the film chronicles Adelina, a trans woman who flees a hostile...
“MANHOOD”
The documentary “Manhood,” directed by Daniel Lombroso, follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore and his PhalloFill penile enlargement service as it becomes a niche parallel to Botox. It profiles three men—Ruben Ramirez, David Smith, and a third unnamed subject—who undergo the...
“THE SAVIORS”
The Saviors, Kevin Hamedani’s sophomore feature, follows a suburban couple who rent their guest house to Middle‑Eastern tenants, using the premise to satirize American Islamophobia. Despite a strong cast including Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler and Ron Perlman, the film’s humor falls...
“DRIFT”
Deon Taylor’s new documentary “Drift” follows army veteran Isaac “Drift” Wright, a self‑taught photographer who illegally scales the world’s tallest skyscrapers. The film opens with high‑octane climbing sequences, then pivots to a courtroom drama as federal authorities pursue Wright for...
The Specials (2026) by Eiji Uchida Film Review
Eiji Uchida’s new film "The Specials" debuts in Japan on March 6, 2026, merging yakuza mythology with competitive dance comedy. The story follows former assassin Daiya, who must train a rag‑tag crew of killers for a dance‑contest hit‑man mission. The...
Protector: Review
Protector, starring Milla Jovovich, attempts to revive the "parent‑rescues‑child" action formula popularized by Taken, but delivers a derivative, predictable story. The film’s screenplay feels assembled from familiar tropes, offering little suspense and weak character development. While Jovovich provides a committed...
Great Success for the Screening of the 32nd Vesoul International Festival of Asian Cinemas at the Guimet Museum in Paris
The 32nd Vesoul International Festival of Asian Cinemas screened award‑winning films at the Guimet Museum’s auditorium in Paris from March 4‑7, 2026, drawing a large, diverse audience. The event received extensive media coverage, including a full‑page feature in Le Figaro and promotion by...
SXSW 2026: Adam’s Apple, The Dads, Your Attention Please
At SXSW 2026, three documentaries—“Adam’s Apple,” “The Dads,” and “Your Attention Please”—center on trans acceptance and the digital era’s effect on youth. “Adam’s Apple” follows a mother’s eight‑year chronicle of her son’s gender transition, offering intimate, unscripted moments. “The Dads”...
My Tennis Maestro (2025)
Andrea Di Stefano’s 2025 film *My Tennis Maestro* attempts a tragi‑comedy take on the Italian sports‑drama wave sparked by Luca Guadagnino’s *Challengers*. While the screenplay wavers between raunchy humor and melancholy, Pierfrancesco Favino’s nuanced turn as a washed‑up coach anchors...
Takashi Miike’s “Ichi the Killer” Returns in 4K to Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary
Takashi Miike’s cult classic Ichi the Killer is receiving a 4K restoration that will open in Japanese theaters on May 15, marking its 25th anniversary. The director and cinematographer Hideo Yamamoto oversaw the new scan, promising sharper neon‑lit visuals and...
SXSW 2026 Review - THE SNAKE
The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s SXSW 2026 directorial debut, follows Jamie, a forty‑something woman whose arrested‑development lifestyle disrupts the lives of her family and friends. The film attempts a dramedy blend but stalls between broad bedroom‑farce comedy and uneasy serious moments....
Eyes of Salt Among Hollywood Titles at FILMART 2026, Celebrating 30th Anniversary
The 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's FILMART runs March 17‑20, 2026, featuring over 760 exhibitors and more than 7,600 industry professionals. Among the highlighted Hollywood co‑productions is "Eyes of Salt," starring James Pratt, Bernice Liu, Erin Anne Gray, Kelly Monisse,...
SXSW 2026: The Sun Never Sets, A Safe Distance, Seahorse
At SXSW 2026, the indie slate highlighted three distinct dramedies: Joe Swanberg’s “The Sun Never Sets,” starring Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning, was shot on 35mm in Alaska and leans heavily on character dialogue. Gloria Mercer’s “A Safe Distance” channels...
SXSW 2026: Beyond the Duplex Planet, Cornbread Mafia, My Brother’s Killer
SXSW 2026 reinforces its non‑fiction niche by premiering three documentaries that explore hidden subcultures. "Beyond the Duplex Planet" follows David Greenberger’s work with elderly residents, turning their stories into a celebrated zine. "Cornbread Mafia" recounts the rise of the largest...
Never After Dark - Jennie Kermode - 20242
Never After Dark, screened at SXSW 2026, follows professional psychic Airi and her deceased sister Miku as they investigate a haunted house owned by a mother‑son duo planning a property flip. The film blends classic J‑horror motifs with a modern...
Two People Exchanging Saliva - Jennie Kermode - 20244
Two People Exchanging Saliva, an Oscar‑nominated short by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, depicts a dystopian society where kissing is illegal and punished by being sealed in a box and dropped from a cliff. The film blends noir‑style black‑and‑white visuals...
Edie Arnold Is A Loser - Jennie Kermode - 20241
"Edie Arnold Is A Loser" debuted at SXSW 2026, chronicling a Catholic schoolgirl who discovers punk drumming against strict curfew, anti‑punk authority, and a lack of instruments. The film blends teen romance with a DIY music narrative, highlighting the protagonist...
Celebrating Cinematic Excellence: Asian Film Awards Academy and Rolex to Present Jia Zhangke Masterclass
The Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) has partnered with Rolex, naming the Swiss brand the exclusive timepiece for the 19th Asian Film Awards. Together they will present the Asian Film Awards – Jia Zhangke Masterclass, where the acclaimed director will...
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 (2025) by Takashi Aoshima
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You returns for a second season, adding new characters and more relaxed, yet slightly sensual, storylines. Rentaro’s involvement with the school baseball team and a series of contests drive the...
Salmokji: Whispering Water Trailer by Lee Sang-Min
Director Lee Sang-min returns to horror with his solo feature debut, “Salmokji: Whispering Water.” The film follows a film crew investigating a mysterious figure captured at the remote Salmokji reservoir, where they encounter escalating supernatural phenomena. Starring Kim Hye‑yoon alongside...
Director Amy Wang Reveals the Job That Keeps Filmmakers Working After Film School
Director Amy Wang discusses her debut feature Slanted, which premiered at SXSW 2025, won the Grand Jury Prize, and secured a theatrical release for 2026. She credits her AFI education and the Los Angeles creative community for providing the discipline and...
Method Acting By Lee Ki-Hyuk Trailer
Lee Dong‑hwi headlines Lee Ki‑hyuk’s directorial debut “Method Acting,” a meta‑drama about a washed‑up comic actor using method techniques to reshape his image. The film pairs Dong‑hwi with Yoon Kyung‑ho and Kang Chan‑hee and follows his quest to play a...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Undertone” Filmmaker Ian Tuason
Canadian horror debut "Undertone", written and directed by Ian Tuason, premiered at Fantasia Fest on July 27, 2025. The film stars Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco but shows only two characters on‑screen, using off‑screen voices and meticulous sound design to...
New Hollywood Study Finds a Surprising Box Office ‘Sweet Spot’ for Diverse Casts
UCLA’s 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report examined 109 English‑language releases from 2025 and identified a clear financial sweet spot for on‑screen diversity. Films whose casts were 41 %‑50 % BIPOC achieved the highest median global ($117.1 M) and domestic ($52.6 M) box‑office receipts, widest theatrical...
Review: Ladies’ Hunting Party - Malaga 2026
Pedro Aguilera’s new film “Ladies’ Hunting Party” reinterprets Carlos Saura’s 1966 classic “The Hunt” by swapping its male protagonists for a group of women. Shot in stark black‑white, the drama follows three affluent friends and a younger niece on a...
Hannibal Creator Bryan Fuller Confirms Collaboration with Horror Maestro Clive Barker
Bryan Fuller, the creator of the acclaimed series “Hannibal,” announced a partnership with horror legend Clive Barker to develop a new television series. Fuller described the collaboration as a childhood dream, hinting it could be a reboot of Barker’s iconic...
Mario Martone Now Shooting Scherzetto, Starring Toni Servillo - Production / Funding - Italy
Mario Martone is filming *Scherzetto* in Naples, starring Toni Servillo in his seventh collaboration with the director. The drama adapts Domenico Starnone’s 2016 novel about a tense three‑day duel between a reclusive grandfather and his lively grandson. Produced by Mad...
“Fungi Dictated the Structure of the Movie”: Otilia Portillo Padua on Daughters of the Forest
Mexican filmmaker Otilia Portillo Padua’s documentary *Daughters of the Forest* follows Indigenous women Lis and Juli as they safeguard generational mushroom knowledge while seeking academic recognition. The film treats fungi as narrative agents, using a sci‑fi visual language to portray spore journeys...
Shooting Wraps on Anna Foglietta’s Directorial Debut, Una Storia - Production / Funding - Italy
Shooting has wrapped on Anna Foglietta’s directorial debut, *Una storia*, marking the Roman actress’s first feature behind the camera. The intimate drama follows a small‑town couple, Erika and Mauro, as they grapple with the emotional vacuum left when their daughter...
Review: Materia Prima - CPH:DOX 2026
German director Jens Schanze’s new documentary Materia Prima premiered at CPH:DOX, exposing the contentious push for lithium mining in Bolivia. The film juxtaposes EU‑driven investment with historic colonial exploitation, highlighting how the country’s salt flats—critical for batteries—are threatened by environmentally...
New Trailer and Poster for REBUILDING, Starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy
Max Walker‑Silverman’s second feature, Rebuilding, drops its first trailer and poster ahead of a UK/ROI theatrical launch on April 17. The drama stars Josh O’Connor as Dusty, a rancher forced into a trailer park after a wildfire destroys his home, and reunites...
Filming Is Under Way for L’Ordre Pourpre - Production / Funding - Belgium/France
Thomas Ancora is shooting his second feature, *L’Ordre Pourpre*, an atypical slasher set in Wallonia that tackles toxic masculinity, racism and homophobia. The story follows a hazing‑related murder at an elite Belgian university and a subsequent revenge plot. Filming began...
2025’s Intrepid Cinema
The 2025 film slate is dominated by politically charged works that confront the Trump era and its cultural fallout. High‑profile directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kathryn Bigelow and Óliver Laxe use genre conventions—from satire to dystopian neo‑realism—to...
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
Hollywood faces a crossroads as streaming accelerates and theater attendance slips, prompting a debate over the future of film distribution. Industry veterans Hawk Koch and Chris Aronson argue that blockbuster spectacles still thrive on the big screen, while streaming champions...
“I LOVE BOOSTERS”
Boots Riley’s second feature, I Love Boosters, blends absurdist sci‑fi with a razor‑sharp satire of the fashion industry. The story follows Corvette (Keke Palmer), a “booster” who steals overpriced designer clothes to fund her dream of becoming a designer, sparking...
'Our Present Is Barbara’s Future' By Edin Custo
Documentary "Barbara Forever" by Brydie O’Connor spotlights pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer, whose five‑decade career is introduced to new audiences at Sundance and Berlinale. The film resonates with both early‑twenties queer viewers and senior lesbians discovering Hammer for the first...
Caren Wuhrer Shooting Her Debut Feature, Große Mutter - Production / Funding - Germany
Caren Wuhrer’s debut feature *Große Mutter* is currently in principal photography in Hamburg’s Steilshoop district under the Nordlichter talent initiative, a joint programme by NDR, MOIN Filmförderung and nordmedia. The coming‑of‑age drama follows a disillusioned teenager and a weary septuagenarian...
Oscar Crawl #10: Train Dreams
Train Dreams is a period drama set in early 20th‑century America that follows a solitary lumberjack whose family is killed by a wildfire. The film repeatedly invokes the exploitation of Chinese railroad laborers as a symbolic conscience. Critics praise the...
Kumail Nanjiani, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Leguizamo & Dan Fogler Join Josh Hartnett in Action Thriller ‘All Day & All...
All Day & All Night adds Kumail Nanjiani, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Leguizamo and Dan Fogler to a cast already led by Josh Hartnett. The high‑concept thriller follows reformed bank robber Billy Davies, forced back into crime to fund his...
New to MUBI/VOD - NO OTHER CHOICE
South Korean director Park Chan‑wook’s new thriller “No Other Choice” stars Lee Byung‑hun as a veteran paper‑mill worker whose job is eliminated by AI‑driven automation. Faced with unemployment, he lures three job seekers with a fake posting and murders them...
SXSW 2026 Review - UGLY CRY
Emily Robinson’s feature debut Ugly Cry premiered at SXSW 2026, blending comedy, psychological thriller, and body‑horror to examine Hollywood’s beauty obsession. The film follows Delaney, a strikingly beautiful actress who becomes fixated on delivering an ‘ugly cry’ without compromising her looks,...
Video: "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix unveiled the trailer for its upcoming horror limited series *Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen*, debuting on Friday the 13th. The show, created by Haley Z. Boston and executive‑produced by Stranger Things’ Duffer brothers, follows a bride‑to‑be and...
Video: Hot Out the Oven - Hulu's "Pizza Movie" Trailer & Key Art
Hulu unveiled the trailer and key art for its new comedy‑psychedelic film “Pizza Movie” at SXSW on March 13, 2026. The movie, starring Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone and a supporting ensemble, follows two college roommates whose pizza run spirals into a hallucinogenic night after an...
FOX Sports, Imagine Documentaries & Delirio Films Announce "Summer of '94" Premiering May 23 on FOX
FOX Sports, Imagine Documentaries and Delirio Films announced the documentary feature “Summer of ’94,” which will debut on FOX on May 23, 2026, after a world premiere at SXSW on March 14. The film chronicles the U.S. Men’s National Team’s...
I Love The Pitt’s Freaky, Mean Orthopedic Surgeon
The Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brendon Park, makes his debut on Thursday’s episode of HBO’s series The Pitt. The role is played by Lou Ferrigno Jr., adding a new layer of medical grit to the show’s ensemble....
A Friend Of Dorothy - Jennie Kermode - 20240
‘A Friend Of Dorothy,’ an Oscar‑nominated short reviewed by Jennie Kermode, explores the historic concept of queer safe‑spaces through a chance encounter between teenage JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu) and an elderly Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes). The film weaves two origins of the phrase—The...
Kill Me - Jennie Kermode - 20238
Kill Me, a dark‑comedy thriller screened at SXSW 2026, follows Jimmy (Charlie Day) who awakens in a blood‑soaked bathtub with no memory of a suicide attempt. He enlists the help of 911 operator Margot (Allison Williams) to uncover whether he...