17th TCM Classic Film Festival to Open with ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ Tributes for Barbara Hershey, Paul Williams
Turner Classic Movies announced its 17th Annual Classic Film Festival, running April 30‑May 3, 2026, under the theme “The World Comes to Hollywood.” The opening night gala will screen *Barefoot in the Park* with Jane Fonda introducing a tribute to the late Robert Redford. The event also presents the 7th Robert Osborne Award to Bruce Goldstein for his lifelong work preserving classic and international cinema, and honors veteran actress Barbara Hershey and songwriter Paul Williams for their cross‑generational contributions.
Two Women Brings a Modern Twist to a Quebec Cult Comedy as It Heads to Cinemas This April
Two Women, a modern reimagining of Claude Fournier’s 1970 cult classic, will debut in UK cinemas on 3 April 2026 after winning Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award in 2025. Written by Catherine Léger and directed by Chloé Robichaud, the film...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) on Demand This Week
This week’s VOD lineup showcases a mix of low‑budget genre experiments and internationally‑styled action. Jonas Odenheimer’s NFT‑themed horror Cursed Images stalls after a lengthy crypto infomercial, while Elina Psykou’s documentary Stray Bodies follows European women chasing restricted medical procedures across...
Riz Ahmed Leads New Prime Video Comedy Bait as Trailer Lands Ahead of March Launch
Prime Video unveiled the trailer for "Bait," a six‑episode comedy series created by and starring Riz Ahmed. The show, premiering March 25, 2026, tracks Ahmed’s character Shah Latif, a struggling actor navigating a high‑stakes audition over four chaotic days. Supporting cast includes...
Victoria Musiedlak Prepares to Shoot L’incident - Production / Funding - France
French director Victoria Musiedlak will commence filming her second feature, L’incident, on 17 March 2026. The drama stars acclaimed actors Tahar Rahim, Alba Rohrwacher, Jean‑Pierre Darroussin, Catherine Mouchet and Micha Lescot. Pre‑sales have been secured with Canal+ and Ciné+ OCS, while regional funds...
Review: Clean - Films / Reviews - Belgium
Koen Van Sande’s debut feature *Clean* opened the closing night of FilmFestival Oostende and will hit Belgian cinemas on 11 March via KFD‑Kinepolis. The film follows Brussels anti‑drug commissioner Mathieu as he battles narcotics networks while shielding his heroin‑addicted brother Timo, a plot...
First Trailer and Poster for Chandler Levack’s ROOMMATES
Netflix is set to debut "Roommates," a college‑setting comedy directed by Chandler Levack, on April 17. The film stars Sadie Sandler as Devon, a naive freshman whose relationship with popular roommate Celeste, played by Chloe East, devolves into a passive‑aggressive...
Doris Dörrie’s Frau Winkler Verlässt Das Haus in Post-Production - Production / Funding - Germany
Veteran German director Doris Dörrie is in post‑production on her latest dark comedy‑drama, *Frau Winkler verlässt das Haus*. The film, shot in Hamburg, Lübeck and Bavaria in early 2025, is set in 2030 and follows 80‑year‑old Miss Winkler as she...
Review: Shelter - Thessaloniki Documentary 2026
Spanish filmmaker Adrián Silvestre’s documentary *Shelter* follows four LGBTQI+ refugees from Colombia and Venezuela who, after being turned away by U.S. immigration, find a haven in a Guatemalan shelter. The film, which debuted in the Open Horizons section of the...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 336 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
Episode 336 of the AwardsWatch Podcast features executive editor Ryan McQuade joined by Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello, and Mark Johnson to deliver their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. The three‑hour‑plus episode breaks down likely winners across major categories...
New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) Announces 2027 Gala Awards Date
The New York Film Critics Circle announced its 2027 Gala Awards dinner for Tuesday, January 5, 2027, to be held at TAO Downtown. David Rooney, chief critic at The Hollywood Reporter, will serve as the 2026 Chair, while Stephen Garrett...
Resurrection | Movie Review
Bi Gan’s latest film, Resurrection, arrives as a visually opulent, post‑apocalyptic meditation that follows the enigmatic “Big Other” as she awakens a dreaming android by recounting Chinese history. The movie stitches together vignettes drawn from silent‑era expressionism, Hong Kong noir...
The Internet Made Luigi Mangione a Star. Watch the Short Documentary ‘LUIGI’ on Rolling Stone
The short documentary “LUIGI,” produced by Rolling Stone Films, follows the viral rise of Luigi Mangione after he was charged with murdering health‑care executive Brian Thompson. Mangione’s case became an internet obsession, spawning fan theories, memes, and a cult‑like following...
The CNC Grants an Advance on Receipts to Léa Fehner’s Isabelle - Production / Funding - France
The CNC’s 2026 advance‑on‑receipts program awarded pre‑sale financing to seven projects, spanning first‑ and second‑feature committees. Léa Fehner’s third feature *Isabelle* secured funding alongside animated titles like *Limbo* and co‑productions such as *La vie en rose*. The grants aim to...
Europa Distribution to Explore the Releases of Recent Documentaries in Europe at CPH:DOX - CPH:DOX 2026
Europa Distribution and CPH:DOX are co‑hosting a closed workshop for European documentary distributors from March 15‑18 in Copenhagen. The event will feature case studies of recent releases such as Riefenstahl, Whispers in the Woods, and Gaucho Gaucho, focusing on audience...
Joe Alwyn Joins Rachel Weisz in Tomas Alfredson’s ‘Seance on a Wet Afternoon’
Joe Alwyn has joined the cast of Tomas Alfredson’s psychological drama “Seance on a Wet Afternoon,” a new adaptation scripted by Emmy‑winner Jack Thorne. The film, starring Oscar‑winner Rachel Weisz and BAFTA‑winner Matthew Macfadyen, is currently filming in the UK and...
Short Films in Focus: “Endless Sea” With Sam Shainberg
Sam Shainberg’s short film “Endless Sea” follows Carol, a flower‑delivery worker, as she scrambles to pay a $365 co‑pay for life‑saving heart medication, exposing the harsh reality of tiered prescription pricing. Set on a rainy Valentine’s Day, the 17‑minute thriller...
Reckoning LIVE EVENT April 11
Reckoning with Jason Herbert will tape a live podcast episode on April 11 at the American Research Center in Egypt’s annual conference in Westminster, Colorado. Guest Dr. Kathleen Sheppard will discuss the 2001 film The Mummy Returns, Egypt in cinema,...
EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Thessaloniki Documentary Competition Title Candidates of Death - Thessaloniki Documentary 2026
Polish director Maciej Cuske has released the trailer for *Candidates of Death*, which will debut in the International Competition at the 2026 Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (March 5‑15). The film documents a father’s amateur horror project that begins on a family...
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Classe Tous Risques [4K UHD]
The Criterion Collection’s new 4K UHD edition restores Claude Sautet’s 1960 French crime drama *Classe tous risques* with striking visual fidelity. The release includes several archival featurettes, offering rare insights into Sautet’s filmmaking and co‑screenwriter perspectives. The film subverts typical heist...
EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for CPH:DOX Title Birita - CPH:DOX 2026
Faroese filmmaker Búi Dam debuts his first documentary feature, *Birita*, at CPH:DOX’s Nordic:DOX competition in March 2026. The film chronicles Dam’s attempt to stage Shakespeare’s *King Lear* with his mother, celebrated actress Birita Mohr, who is living with Alzheimer’s, in the...
First Trailer for Thriller AMERICAN DOLLHOUSE
The first trailer for the Texas‑set thriller "American Dollhouse" has been released, showcasing writer‑director John Valley’s latest project after "The Pizzagate Massacre." The film follows a woman who inherits a suburban home, only to face a neighbor’s violent obsession linked...
First Trailer for HE BLED NEON, Starring Joe Cole and Rita Ora
The first trailer for the thriller *He Bled Neon* has dropped, showcasing Joe Cole and Rita Ora in lead roles. Directed by Drew Kirsch and scripted by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson, the film follows a reformed street kid who returns to...
Unidentified (2025) by Haifaa Al Mansour Film Review
Haifaa Al‑Mansour’s fifth feature, “Unidentified,” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking another milestone for the Saudi‑born director. The mystery thriller follows Noelle Al Saffan, a trauma‑scarred divorcee who investigates a teenage girl’s unidentified murder in a conservative Saudi town....
Dates Set for 39th Tokyo International Film Festival and TIFFCOM 2026
Tokyo International Film Festival announced its 39th edition dates: October 26–November 4, 2026. The accompanying TIFFCOM market will run October 28–30. Venues remain in central Tokyo districts, with the call for entries opening on April 7. Organizers emphasize the festival’s...
The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) by Jeo Baby FIlm Review
Jeo Baby’s “The Great Indian Kitchen” uses a minimalist narrative to spotlight the relentless domestic labor and patriarchal constraints faced by Indian women. By keeping characters unnamed, the film transforms a single household into a universal critique of gendered expectations,...
Kurup (2021) by Srinath Rajendran Film Review
Kurup, a 2021 Malayalam biographical crime thriller directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, dramatizes the notorious Sukumara Kurup case. The film, shot over five years across Kerala, Mumbai, Dubai and other locations, debuted on November 12, 2021...
Psalms Of The People - Jennie Kermode - 20234
‘Psalms Of The People’ is a documentary that follows sound‑designer Rob McNeacail as he explores Gaelic psalm singing across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. The film captures intimate moments in a care community for adults with learning disabilities, visits a...
The Art Of Storytelling: How Short Films Capture Our Imagination
Short films have surged in popularity as a concise medium that delivers powerful storytelling within minutes, compelling creators to master brevity and visual narrative. Iconic works like *Paperman* and *Stutterer* demonstrate how minimal dialogue can evoke deep emotions and spark...
‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
Bury The Devil Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound by Tomorowo Taguchi Trailer
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound, directed by Tomorowo Taguchi and written by Kankuro Kudo, dramatizes the birth of Japan’s first home‑grown punk‑rock movement, the Tokyo Rockers, based on photographer Yuichi Jibiki’s memoir. The film follows Jibiki’s 1978 journey from...
The Convenience Store Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
The Japanese horror game *The Convenience Store* received its cinematic debut at Glasgow Frightfest, where director Jiro Nagae delivered a faithful yet amplified adaptation. The film preserves the game’s minimalist, dream‑like atmosphere while injecting a more aggressive third‑act psychological terror....
The 2025 Saturn Award Winners
The 53rd Saturn Awards announced winners across film, television and home media, with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash sweeping multiple categories including Best Science Fiction Film, Direction, Screenwriting, Visual Effects and Music. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning secured...
Glenn Powel, Jessica Henwick, Zach Woods & Topher Grace on How To Make A Killing
How to Make a Killing reimagines the 1949 British caper Kind Hearts and Coronets for a modern audience, blending dark comedy with a satirical look at wealth and privilege. Directed by John Patton Ford—known for the gritty thriller Emily the...
Dublin Film Festival 2026: Hello Betty | Review
"Hello Betty" dramatizes the birth of Switzerland’s iconic Betty Bossi brand through the eyes of Emmi Creola, a copywriter battling male‑dominated workplaces and a demanding home life. As Emmi rallies allies—from a rebellious manager to an Italian restaurateur’s wife—her concept...
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‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Cherien Dabis’ Drama of Palestinian Origin and Struggle Is a Generational Touchstone [A]
Cherien Dabis’ third feature, *All That’s Left of You*, has been shortlisted as Jordan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International Feature. The film follows a single Palestinian family from the 1948 Nakba through the 1988 First Intifada to present‑day occupation,...
Nathan Fillion Teases New Firefly Project
Nathan Fillion, alongside Alan Tudyk, sparked fresh Firefly speculation by posting cryptic Instagram videos featuring former cast members. The posts, shared on the joint account "Once We Were Spacemen," hint at a major announcement slated for March 15, 2026. While...
Aging Outlaws With Aching Joints: Robin and Marian at 50
Robin and Marian (1970) reunites Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as aging outlaws confronting love and mortality after two decades apart. The film blends gritty action, humor, and melancholy, highlighting the physical toll of battle on veteran heroes. Connery delivers...
Àlex Lora's The Fissure Is in Post-Production - Production / Funding - Spain/Belgium
Spanish‑Belgian co‑production *The Fissure* by director Àlex Lora has entered post‑production after shooting in Barcelona last autumn. The drama follows young Pol Khaled and intertwines the 2017 Barcelona‑Cambrils terrorist attacks, the complexities of migration, and the Catalan independence referendum. Featuring...
First Trailer for IN THE GREY, Starring Eiza González, Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal
Guy Ritchie’s latest action‑thriller, *In the Grey*, debuted its first trailer, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows a covert team of elite operatives tasked with retrieving a stolen billion‑dollar fortune from a...
Seann William Scott Says American Pie 5 Is “Unlikely”
Seann William Scott told ComingSoon that a fifth American Pie film is unlikely, citing the dwindling appeal of R‑rated comedies in theaters. He praised co‑star Jason Biggs’ directorial talent but said a sequel would probably never happen. The original 1999 comedy grossed...
Short Inherited Silence Wins the International Grand Prix at the Tampere Film Festival - Shorts - Finland
Mariam Khatchvani’s Georgian short *Inherited Silence* captured the Grand Prix in the International Competition at the 56th Tampere Film Festival. The jury highlighted its simple yet sharp storytelling about domestic violence and the social structures that normalize it. Other top...
Karmadonna Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
Aleksander Radojevic, co‑writer of the notorious A Serbian Film, makes his directorial debut with Karmadonna, a satirical horror screened at Glasgow Frightfest. The film follows single mother Yelena forced by a capricious deity to commit murders to protect her unborn...
First Trailer for Music Drama MILE END KICKS, Starring Barbie Ferreira
Chandler Levick’s sophomore feature Mile End Kicks drops its first trailer, spotlighting the 2011 Montreal indie music scene. The film follows a 24‑year‑old music critic, played by Barbie Ferreira, who becomes romantically entangled with the band she’s championing. Supporting roles feature...
Interview: Jakub Viktorín • Managing Director, Visegrad Film Forum - “At Most Festivals, Films Are the Primary Attraction, and Filmmakers...
The 13th Visegrad Film Forum will run in Bratislava from March 11‑14, 2026, positioning filmmakers—not films—as the event’s centerpiece. The programme features master classes and lectures from international professionals across production design, visual effects, sound and more, alongside student screenings...
Albert Dupontel's Il Faut Brûler Maman Is in Post-Production - Production / Funding - France
Albert Dupontel’s dark comedy *Il faut brûler maman* has finished principal photography and entered post‑production, with filming completed on 23 February at Bry‑sur‑Marne Studios. The ninth feature from the César‑winning director stars Louise Coldefy, Julia Piaton, Artus and Dupontel himself, and is produced...
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1983) by Nobuhiko Obayashi Film Review
Obayashi’s 1983 adaptation of Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel reimagines the time‑travel story as a pastel‑washed coming‑of‑age film. Tomoyo Harada’s Kazuko navigates a repeated day, using foreknowledge to prevent mishaps while confronting adolescent longing. The director employs dreamlike visuals, color, and light...
Interview: Ross McElwee on Remake
Ross McElwee’s new documentary Remake, released March 6 2026, is a deeply personal film that revisits his son Adrian’s life, addiction, and tragic death while also chronicling McElwee’s own battles with brain cancer, a failed Hollywood remake of Sherman’s March, and his marriage...
Anya Taylor-Joy Rumoured for Role in Andy Serkis’ ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Anya Taylor‑Joy is rumored to be in talks for a mystery female role in Andy Serkis’ upcoming feature, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film, slated to bridge The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies,...