Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts by Tong Wang Trailer
Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts, directed by Tong Wang, debuted at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The dark crime‑thriller follows caregiver Ye Xiaolin, whose patients die under mysterious circumstances, and zookeeper Ma Deyong, who tends an aging lion. Set against China’s rapidly aging society, the film explores loneliness, mortality, and the cost of a youth‑obsessed culture. The movie is slated to premiere globally on March 21, 2026.
A Brutal David Ellison Billboard Is Coming to the Oscars
At the 2024 Oscars, media watchdog Free Press will stage a protest outside the Dolby Theatre, unveiling a large mobile billboard that harshly critiques David Ellison. The billboard, designed to “congratulate” Ellison, targets his role in a high‑profile merger involving...
The Film Comment Podcast: Oscars 2026 Preview with the Los Angeles Review of Books
Film Comment’s podcast hosts Devika and Clint teamed with Los Angeles Review of Books editors Eric Newman, Annie Berke and Elizabeth Alsop for a special Oscars 2026 preview. The episode dissects the Best Picture slate—including Sinners, The Secret Agent and F1—while flagging emerging trends, surprise contenders and...
The Darling of Paris (1926)
The 1926 silent film "The Darling of Paris" uses a dual‑role structure to contrast a 1890s stage star with her 1920s counterpart, reflecting the era’s fascination with rejuvenation. Betty Compson’s performance spans youthful vigor and seasoned age, aided by transformative...
“BODYCAM”
"Bodycam" is a 75‑minute found‑footage horror film presented as police body‑camera recordings. The story follows two officers who stumble into a domestic dispute that spirals into a supernatural nightmare, delivering nonstop scares. Director Brandon Christensen adheres to diegetic sound and...
20th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival Set for November 2026 in Warsaw
The Five Flavours Asian Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Warsaw from 10 to 17 November 2026, with online access continuing until 6 December. Replica screenings will travel to Łódź, Wrocław, and Poznań later in November, extending the festival’s reach beyond the capital....
Will Timmy Lose the Oscar? (And Other Burning Questions.)
{"summary":"The post riffs on the buzz surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar prospects, sparked by his recent remarks that some interpreted as dismissive of ballet and opera. It frames this controversy amid broader Oscar night questions—whether the film *Sinners* will make history,...
PODCAST: Making A $4000 Feature In 12 Days And Releasing Through Tubi
Filmmaker Wade Patterson produced the micro‑budget thriller *Death Cipher* for $4,000, shooting it in just 12 days inside his apartment. He collapsed multiple production roles—writer, director, cinematographer, editor—to keep costs low and used a single‑location concept to simplify logistics. After...
A Practical Guide to Outdoor Visibility for Film Events
Outdoor film screenings often lose attendees due to poor visibility. The guide outlines six practical tactics—tall landmarks, concise signage, strategic placement, visual consistency, layout focus, and weather‑ready lighting—to make events instantly recognizable and easy to navigate. By using a single...
Martin Scorsese’s StudioCanal-Backed What Happens at Night, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, Begins Shooting - Production / Funding -...
Martin Scorsese’s next feature, “What Happens at Night,” has begun principal photography in Prague. The psychological horror, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, is adapted from Peter Cameron’s 2020 novel with a screenplay by Patrick Marber. The film is co‑produced...
Review: My Dearest Señorita - Málaga 2026
Netflix’s new feature *My Dearest Señorita* reimagines Jaime de Armiñán’s 1972 Oscar‑nominated film with a modern, intersex‑focused narrative. Directed by Fernando González Molina and scripted by trans writer Alana S. Portero, the remake stars intersex actress Elisabeth Martínez alongside veterans Paco León, Anna Castillo and Nagore Aranburu. The...
Review: Picking Up the Pieces - Mons 2026
Multi‑award‑winning production designer Catherine Cosme makes her feature‑film debut with *Picking Up the Pieces*, which earned the Jury Prize at the Love International Film Festival de Mons. The drama follows Parisian photographer Lucile as she uncovers her mother’s secret consumer‑loan...
Transform Your Script Into a Living Universe With This New Production OS
Asteria’s Research & Technology Division unveiled Continuum Suite, an operating system that turns scripts into fully coordinated productions. The platform automatically breaks down scripts, builds production databases, generates schedules, storyboards, and call sheets, and syncs updates across cast and crew....
The 24th Sofia Meetings Is Ready to Unspool - Sofia 2026 – Sofia Meetings
The 24th Sofia Meetings, part of the 30th‑anniversary Sofia International Film Festival, runs March 18‑22 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filmmakers will pitch 15 feature‑length projects, three TV series, and ten works‑in‑progress to co‑producers, sales agents and distributors. A closed "Projects in...
New Trailer and Poster for Steven Spielberg’s DISCLOSURE DAY
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day drops its first trailer and poster, confirming a UK and ROI theatrical debut on 12 June 2026. The film reunites Spielberg with Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds writer David Koepp, sparking speculation of a hidden link to Close Encounters. A...
Bif&st Wagers on Films From the Europe-Mediterranean Area - Bif&st 2026
The 17th Bari International Film&TV Festival (Bif&st) will run 21‑28 March 2026, centering on the Euro‑Mediterranean theme. Iranian‑Italian director Raha Shirazi’s documentary *A War on Women* opens the Meridiana competition, which showcases 12 new films from the region. The lineup...
Kevin Williamson Will Not Return for Scream 8
Kevin Williamson confirmed he has no plans to direct a potential Scream 8, despite having written and now directed Scream 7. He expressed openness to another filmmaker taking the helm, citing fresh perspectives for the long‑running horror series. Williamson remains focused on...
French Film Festivals Brace for Political Shifts and Funding Cuts
The French Ministry of Culture’s 2025 festival barometer shows 46% of French festivals posted a negative balance, with an average €78,000 deficit. Only 12% reported a surplus while 42% broke even, and 58% of festivals rely primarily on public subsidies....
Gaumont Bets on a Long Theatrical Run for Xavier Giannoli's WWII Epic
Gaumont is planning an unusually long theatrical run for Xavier Giannoli’s new World War II epic, Les Rayons et les ombres. The French studio hopes the extended window will maximize box‑office revenue and cultural impact, echoing the success of Giannoli’s previous...
Imperfect Women Review (Apple TV)
Apple TV+ launches *Imperfect Women*, a mystery thriller adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel and created by Annie Weisman. The series follows three lifelong friends—played by Kerry Washington, Kate Mara and Elisabeth Moss—whose bond is tested after a murder shatters their seemingly...
Saipan Preview: Set for Release This March About Legendary Soccer Player Roy Keane
The biographical drama "Saipan" is slated for a March 2026 theatrical release, retelling the infamous 2002 World Cup qualifying clash between Ireland captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy. The film stars Steve Coogan as McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Keane, dramatizing...
Cinedans FEST Returns to Amsterdam for Its 22nd Edition - Festivals / Awards - Netherlands
The 22nd International Dance Film Festival, Cinedans FEST, runs March 25‑29 at Amsterdam’s Eye Filmmuseum, presenting 110 films from 53 countries. The programme blends shorts, features, documentaries, retrospectives, talks, installations and VR, and introduces an International Short Docs Competition alongside the established...
Ablaze (2025)
Ablaze (2025) is a French drama set against the 2018‑2020 Gilets Jaunes protests, following Karine and Jimmy, a middle‑class couple whose marriage is tested by Karine’s escalating activism. The film portrays their personal conflict amid broader social unrest, but critics...
18 Youth by Eo Il-Seon Trailer
The trailer for "18 Youth," a 101‑minute Korean coming‑of‑age drama, debuted ahead of its March 25, 2026 theatrical release. Directed and written by Eo Il‑seon, the film adapts Park Soo‑hyun’s novel and follows 18‑year‑old Soon‑jeong as she balances school pressures, a demanding...
First Teaser for SciFi Thriller IMPOSTERS, Starring Jessica Rothe
Writer‑director Caleb Phillips makes his feature debut with the sci‑fi thriller "Imposters." The film stars Jessica Rothe and Charlie Barnett as parents whose kidnapped infant returns under terrifying circumstances. Supporting cast includes Yul Vazquez and others, and the movie will...
What’s New in Home Video & Pop Culture – March 10, 2026
March 10 2026’s home‑video roundup highlights a wave of niche releases across Blu‑ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. 88 Films brings a 2K‑restored Blu‑ray of Ching Siu‑tung’s 1983 martial‑arts film “Duel to the Death,” while Severin Films delivers 4K restorations of cult titles “Retribution,”...
Interview: A-List Casts & Dormant Scripts – John Patton Ford on How To Make A Killing
John Patton Ford, whose low‑budget debut Emily the Criminal earned critical praise, has brought his long‑dormant Black List script to life with the 2026 release How to Make a Killing. The film pairs Ford with rising star Glen Powell and a supporting...
New Trailer and Poster for Damian McCarthy’s HOKUM, Starring Adam Scott
Damian McCarthy’s third horror feature, “Hokum,” starring Adam Scott, is set to open in UK and ROI cinemas on May 1, 2026. The film follows a novelist who, while scattering his parents’ ashes at a remote Irish inn, becomes haunted by an...
Asian Film Awards 2026: Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran and Terrance Lau to Receive Special Honors
The Asian Film Awards Academy announced three special honors for its 19th ceremony, slated for March 15, 2026 at Hong Kong's Xiqu Centre. Veteran actress Zhang Ziyi will receive the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award for her decades‑long impact on...
Netflix Announces New Live-Action Series “Soul Mate” Starring Hayato Isomura and Ok Taec-Yeon
Netflix has announced a new Japanese live‑action series titled “Soul Mate,” starring Hayato Isomura and K‑pop idol Ok Taec‑yeon. Written and directed by Shunki Hashizume, the drama follows a decade‑long bond between a Japanese expatriate and a Korean boxer, moving...
“IMPACT X Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” on March 12, 2026. The documentary follows Britney Spears after a recent DUI arrest, revisiting the fallout from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. It features new interviews with Nightline...
First Light - Jennie Kermode - 20236
First Light, directed by James J. Robinson, is a lyrical indie drama that premiered at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival. The film follows Sister Yolanda, a convent nurse confronting a dying construction worker’s fate while questioning the Church’s moral priorities....
Jailbroken - Jennie Kermode - 20235
Jailbroken, a minimalist prison thriller starring Bryan Larkin and Armin Karima, debuted as the opening film of the Frightfest strand at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival. Set almost entirely within a single cell, the film relies on tight performances, dynamic...
Birds of War (2026) by Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak Documentary Review
"Birds of War" (2026), directed by Janay Boulos and activist photographer Abd Alkader Habak, debuted at Sundance and is now screening at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The film intertwines a cross‑border romance with thirteen years of archival footage documenting Syria’s...
Happy Hour by Jennie Kermode
Sam A. Davis’s short‑film "The Singers" has earned an Oscar nomination after a whirlwind festival run and millions of Netflix views. The project casts viral‑video singers from Instagram and TikTok, relies on improvised dialogue, and was shot on 35 mm film...
New Trailer and Poster for British Heist Thriller FUZE
David Mackenzie’s latest film, the British heist thriller “Fuze,” is set for a UK and ROI theatrical release on April 3, 2024. The movie follows a city‑wide evacuation triggered by an unexploded World War II bomb, which a criminal crew exploits to...
28 Years Later – The Bone Temple Takes the Number 1 Spot on the Official Film Chart
The Official Film Chart for the week of March 11‑2026 places Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later – The Bone Temple at the top spot, debuting at number 1. The post‑apocalyptic horror sequel follows the franchise’s long‑running infected‑outbreak narrative, delivering intense survival drama and striking visuals. Other franchise entries...
New Trailer and Poster for Curry Barker’s OBSESSION
Writer‑director Curry Barker has unveiled a new trailer and poster for his upcoming supernatural thriller “Obsession.” The film, backed by Universal Studios, follows a lonely young man who discovers a wish‑granting toy that makes his crush fall for him, but...
Kinoteka 2026
Kinoteka 2026, the UK’s premier Polish Film Festival, opens on 4 February with a centenary retrospective of Andrzej Wajda, spanning six decades of his politically charged work. The programme pairs classic titles such as *Ashes and Diamonds* and *Man of Marble* with...
New Trailer for John Carney’s POWER BALLAD, Starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd
John Carney’s latest music‑drama Power Ballad, co‑written with Peter McDonald, has dropped a new trailer featuring Paul Rudd as a washed‑up wedding singer and Nick Jonas as a fading pop star. The film follows their unlikely partnership when Danny turns Rick’s song...
Lifetime Announces Two New "Ripped From the Headlines" Films for Spring
Lifetime announced two new true‑crime movies for its spring lineup, expanding its "Ripped from the Headlines" brand. "Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story" will debut on April 4, featuring Nancy Travis, Mike Pniewski and Jake Allyn....
Emerald Cottage Trailer Drops From Filmmaker Jason Brown
Independent filmmaker Jason Brown has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming psychological horror, Emerald Cottage, set in rural England at the end of World War II. The film stars Charlotte Wallis, Sean Kanan and Kitty Sudbery, and follows an undertaker’s assistant...
Exclusive Interview With ‘Dead Zero’ Director/Co-Writer Andy Gray and Writer/Actor Lee Alan Donaldson
Andy Gray and Lee Alan Donaldson discuss their horror‑action short Dead Zero, which will premiere at the Southend Film Festival’s Horror Takeover. The film follows an elite mercenary squad confronting illegal experiments and zombie threats in an English research compound. Developed...
Cinema, Meet the Creator Economy
Creator Camp, a digitally native media company, is reshaping film production by converting online creator followings into theatrical audiences. Its debut feature, *Two Sleepy People*, generated 2.5 times its production budget within a week, driven by an organic campaign that...
New Release Review - THE HOME
Mattias Skoglund’s latest horror, The Home, adapts Mats Strandberg’s novel and places terror in a retirement home. The film follows gay son Joel, who returns to clear out his mother’s house after her stroke, only to confront a malevolent spirit...
New Release Review - HOW TO MAKE A KILLING
John Patton Ford’s second feature, *How to Make a Killing*, reimagines Roy Horniman’s 1907 novel in contemporary New York, starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley and an ensemble cast. The film attempts a black‑comedy crime thriller but falls short on both...
Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller Throw a Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary’s first trailer, featuring Ryan Gosling, has sparked enthusiastic early buzz across Hollywood and fan communities. The promotional clip showcases Gosling’s signature style, including distinctive striped attire that aligns with fan expectations. Actress Sandra Huller appears in a...
The Weird Man (1983) by Chang Cheh Film Review
The Weird Man (1983) is Chang Cheh’s final Shaw Brothers production, mixing martial‑arts choreography with Taoist mysticism and slapstick fantasy. Starring Cheng Tien‑Chi as the mischievous spirit Yu Ji, the film borrows heavily from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Chinese folklore....
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Hoppers”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a preview episode reviewing Disney‑Pixar’s newest film, “Hoppers.” Hosted by Megan Lachinski, Dan Bayer, Ben Langford and Larry Fried, the show dissects the movie’s story, animation, voice performances, and score, and positions it within...
Mulholland Drive Is The Rosetta Stone Of David Lynch
Mulholland Drive is positioned as the Rosetta Stone for decoding David Lynch’s surreal cinema, using a conventional Hollywood thriller framework to explore shifting identities. The film’s iconic Club Silencio sequence and dual‑role characters illustrate Lynch’s obsession with the subconscious and...