Netflix Quietly Adds 'Airport 77' Almost 50 Years After Box Office Success
Netflix added the 1977 disaster‑action film *Airport '77* to its U.S. streaming catalog on May 1, 2026, giving the cult classic a new home after nearly five decades. The movie, directed by Jerry Jameson, stars Jack Lemmon alongside Lee Grant, Christopher Lee and James Stewart, and follows a hijacked private jet that crashes in the Bermuda Triangle. At the box office, the film grossed $91 million worldwide, a figure that looks even larger when adjusted for inflation. It earned two Academy Award nominations for art direction and costume design, underscoring its production pedigree.
Staff Picks: Ayo Edebiri's Broadway Debut and an Exploration of the Divine
The staff picks highlight two distinct artistic experiments. Jacob Oller reviews Caroline Golum’s small‑scale film adaptation of Julian of Norwich’s medieval mystic text, "Revelations of Divine Love," noting its stage‑like aesthetic and Tessa Strain’s compelling debut. Drew Gillis celebrates Ayo...
Taiwanese Short Film 'Dua Ji' Screens at San Francisco Film Festival
Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Yu‑han’s short film “Dua Ji” screened at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival as part of a women‑focused shorts program. The 18‑minute drama, starring veteran actress Yang Kuei‑mei, explores sibling tensions during their mother’s funeral. It...
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Netflix’s four‑part documentary "Dynasty: The Murdochs" offers a forensic chronicle of Rupert Murdoch’s empire, built on leaked emails, court filings and interview snippets. The series, directed by Liz Garbus without family participation, presents the power struggle as a dry audit,...
Cannes Critics’ Week: Next Step Studio Sets Four Shorts Co-Created by Young Indonesian Directors
Cannes Critics’ Week has launched its inaugural Next Step Studio program, featuring four short films co‑created by emerging Indonesian directors alongside international partners. The 15‑minute narratives—"Holy Crowd," "Original Wound," "Annisa" and "Mothers Are Mothering"—will screen during the festival’s 65th Critics’...
‘Shelter’ Tops Overall Disc Sales, ‘Bone Temple’ No. 1 on Blu-Ray Charts
Black Bear’s action thriller *Shelter* debuted at No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan overall disc‑sales chart for the week ended April 25. The film generated $12.8 million at the domestic box office and earned 37 % of its first‑week unit sales from Blu‑ray, placing...
Gaga, Dior and $24 Tweezers: How The Devil Wears Prada 2 Turns Rags to Riches
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives with a $100 million budget, roughly half of which is devoted to star salaries, including Lady Gaga’s $2.5 million cameo. The film leans heavily on a slate of brand partnerships—Dior, Coca‑Cola, Google and others—to supplement box‑office revenue. Early...
Why Does a Postwar British Film Season Leave Out All the Classics?
The Financial Times piece examines a post‑war British film season that deliberately omits celebrated classic titles, opting instead for lesser‑known works and emerging voices, which has sparked debate among critics and audiences. It outlines the curators’ rationale, the reactions from...
West Bank-Set ‘House Of Hope,’ ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings In The Forest Kingdom’ Among Big Winners At Hot Docs
Hot Docs 2026 announced its top winners, with *House of Hope* taking Best International Feature Documentary and *Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom* winning Best Canadian Feature Documentary. Both films receive $10,000 cash prizes and automatic Oscar qualification....
Radial Entertainment Releasing ‘Signal One’ in Theaters and On Demand June 5
Radial Entertainment will launch the sci‑fi drama “Signal One” in select theaters and on‑demand on June 5, 2026. Written and directed by Jonathon Sobol, the film stars Isabelle Fuhrman as a computer scientist hired by a tech billionaire to communicate with...
Secret Screening of ‘Gremlins’ Reveals Assembly Cut of 1980s Classic for First Time Since 1983 (Exclusive)
An assembly cut of the 1984 cult classic Gremlins, running about 2 hours 35 minutes, was screened for the first time since its creation in 1983. Director Joe Dante supplied his personal VHS copy, which fan archivist Ian Grant digitized...
Save The Dates: J.Lo's Office Romance On Netflix, My Adventures With Superman Season 3, And More
Netflix is set to debut the romantic comedy "Office Romance" starring Jennifer Lopez as airline CEO Jackie Cruz and Brett Goldstein, a "Ted Lasso" favorite, on June 5. The film pairs the two leads in a high‑stakes office love story that...
Watch: ‘Remember Us’ Explores 3 Stories From the Tragic 1980s Salvadoran Civil War
100 Volcanoes and partners released *Remember Us*, a 13‑minute hand‑drawn 2D short that follows a journalist documenting three Salvadoran Civil War survivors. The film tackles childhood loss, gender‑based violence, and indigenous trauma while offering a hopeful outlook across three generations....
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These 4 Stars Were Cut From “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — Here's Why
The sequel to the 2006 hit *The Devil Wears Prada* reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci while adding a roster of new talent. However, several high‑profile cameos—Sydney Sweeney, Conrad Ricamora, Anna Wintour and Adrian Grenier—were removed from the final edit. The...
Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
Netflix announced it will give Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of “The Magician’s Nephew” a wide theatrical run before streaming. The film opens in cinemas on Feb. 12, 2026 and arrives on Netflix on April 2, marking the company’s first month‑long theatrical window for...
New 4K Trailer for 1971's 'Wake in Fright' Australian Outback Thriller
Arrow Video has unveiled a 4K restoration trailer for the 1971 Australian thriller Wake in Fright, also known as Outback. The new trailer highlights the film’s restored visuals, original cover art, and a limited‑edition Blu‑ray release. Directed by the late...
The Furious Moral Clarity of Lucrecia Martel
Lucrecia Martel’s first nonfiction feature, *Our Land*, chronicles the 2009 murder of Indigenous activist Javier Chocobar and the protracted legal battle that followed, using archival video, courtroom footage, and community interviews. The film juxtaposes sweeping drone shots of Tucumán with intimate...
Steven Spielberg's Mysterious Sci-Fi Thriller Confirms Earlier UK Release Date
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has shifted its UK theatrical debut from June 12 to June 10, 2024. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, with a screenplay by Jurassic Park writer David Koepp based on a story by Spielberg....
Greta Gerwig Is Heading to Narnia in 2027 for ‘The Magician’s Nephew’ Movie
Acclaimed director Greta Gerwig is set to helm the first cinematic version of C.S. Lewis’s *The Magician’s Nephew*, slated for a February 12 theatrical debut followed by a Netflix streaming launch on April 2. The film boasts an A‑list ensemble that includes...
‘Tangled’: Diego Luna Joins Kathryn Hahn in Disney’s Live-Action Remake (Exclusive)
Disney announced that Oscar‑nominated actor Diego Luna will join the live‑action adaptation of its 2010 hit Tangled in a role created specifically for the film. Production is slated to begin in Spain in June, with Kathryn Hahn confirmed as the...
Chainsaw Man, Hoppers, and Every New Movie on Netflix, HBO, and More This Weekend
Two high‑profile titles debut on streaming this weekend as Crunchyroll launches the Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc movie and Pixar’s blockbuster‑derived animated comedy Hoppers becomes available for rent. The releases sit alongside a slate of genre titles—including HBO Max’s Wuthering...
‘My Brother The Minotaur’ Is a Kids Cartoon Anyone Can Enjoy
Apple TV debuted the animated series “My Brother The Minotaur,” a ten‑episode mystery adventure set on the Irish island of Bryony. Co‑produced by Dog Ears and Cartoon Saloon, the show follows minotaur‑boy Lorcan and his human friends as they investigate...
AI Performances and Screenplays Won't Be Eligible for Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI‑generated performances and screenplays will be ineligible for Oscar awards beginning with the March 2027 ceremony. While filmmakers may still employ AI tools, any final acting or writing credit must...
Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer
Angel Applicant is an autobiographical documentary directed by Ken August Meyer that explores Swiss‑German painter Paul Klee’s late works and shared battle with systemic scleroderma. The film debuted at SXSW 2023, capturing the Audience Award for Best Documentary, and later...
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Adam Scott Auditioned for“ Hellraiser 6” After Dying in “Hellraiser 4:” 'Maybe They Won't Notice'
Adam Scott, who played Jacques in 1996’s Hellraiser: Bloodline and later appeared in Hellraiser 4, revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that he auditioned for the sixth installment, Hellraiser: Hellseeker, despite his character’s on‑screen death. He joked, “maybe they won’t notice,”...
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The 17 Best Thriller Movies on Netflix Right Now
Entertainment Weekly lists the 17 best thriller movies currently streaming on Netflix, blending classic titles like *American Gangster* and *Casino* with fresh 2025 releases such as *Bugonia* and *Caught Stealing*. The guide highlights award‑nominated performances, an Emmy‑winning original (*Rebel Ridge*),...
Beloved Arnold Schwarzenegger Sci-Fi Movie Returns to Theaters This Month
Rialto Pictures and Studiocanal are staging a limited theatrical rerelease of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1991 sci‑fi classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day to mark its 35th anniversary. The film will screen in select U.S. and Canadian venues from May 22 through July 5, offered in...
Hokum Has Something More Interesting in Mind Than Another Bleak Ending
Damian McCarthy’s third feature, *Hokum*, subverts its bleak Irish‑folk‑horror roots with an unexpectedly uplifting finale. The film follows novelist Ohm Bauman’s descent into a haunted hotel, where ghosts, a witch, and a gruesome murder converge. While retaining the director’s signature...
AI Actors and Writers Will Not Be Eligible for Oscars, Academy Says
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI‑generated actors and chatbot‑written scripts will be ineligible for Oscar consideration. Only performances performed by live humans with consent and screenplays authored by a person qualify. The decision follows recent...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lobs a Shot at Corporate Media
The New York Times released a video review of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," a sequel that uses sharp satire to lampoon today’s corporate media landscape. The film reunites Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, banking on nostalgia while targeting a...
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May
Netflix is bolstering its May slate with three distinct titles: a literary mini‑series adaptation of William Golding’s *Lord of the Flies* arriving on May 4, the British true‑crime drama *Legends* debuting May 7, and the heartfelt documentary *Marty, Life Is Short* launching...
Zendaya & Robert Pattinson’s The Drama Reaches Crucial Box Office Milestone
A24’s romance‑comedy *The Drama* starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson has crossed the $100 million worldwide mark, reaching $114 million as of May 1. With a $28 million production budget, the film has already exceeded the roughly $70 million break‑even point, delivering over $40 million in profit....
Release the Devil Wears Prada 2 Director’s Cut
The Cut’s Olivia Craighead argues that a director’s cut of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* would restore numerous celebrity cameos and deepen the film’s satire of media consolidation. While the theatrical release trims many scenes, the sequel already offers a sharp...
'Widow's Bay' Is the Perfect Seaside Vacation, but Beware the Fog and Clowns
Apple TV+ launched the first two episodes of "Widow's Bay," a horror‑comedy series set on a New England island. Created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root, the show follows mayor Tom Loftis as he tries to...
Resident Evil Director Reveals Why Leon Kennedy Isn’t in Movie
Zach Cregger, director of the upcoming Resident Evil film, explained that the movie omits iconic game hero Leon Kennedy in favor of an ordinary medical courier named Bryan. Cregger says an average protagonist offers a more compelling, "idiot‑in‑the‑horror" perspective than...
Pierce Brosnan Boxing Movie Giant Gets Trailer, Sets May Release Date
Vertical released the official trailer for "Giant," a sports drama starring Pierce Brosnan as legendary trainer Brendan Ingle. The biopic, which premiered at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival, follows the meteoric rise of British‑Yemeni boxer Prince Naseem Hamed from...
Warner Bros CFO Awarded Salary Hike Amid Paramount Deal Pushback
Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will see his base salary increase to $2.5 million and receive a one‑time $2 million RSU award under a new contract extending to April 2028. His total 2025 compensation was $17.7 million, with a 175% bonus opportunity and...
AI Will Be Spider-Man’s only Friend in ‘Brand New Day.’ The Internet Is Losing Its Mind over It
Marvel’s fourth Spider‑Man film, *Brand New Day*, lifts the curtain on a script that places Peter Parker in total isolation nine months after *No Way Home*. Deprived of Tony Stark’s tech, Peter builds his own gadgets and relies on a...
‘Hokum’ Is Haunted by Ireland’s Dark History
Irish director Damian McCarthy’s new folk‑horror film *Hokum* opens in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026. The story follows novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) as he investigates a haunted hotel suite tied to Ireland’s buried sins, especially the legacy of the Magdalene Laundries. McCarthy...
This Documentary Uses Drone Footage in a Way I’ve Never Seen Before
John Wilson’s documentary *The History of Concrete* features unexpected drone shots of a 3‑D‑printed Starbucks, illustrating how aerial footage is now a default visual tool. Critics have warned of a “dronepocalypse,” where overused aerial shots become a cliché in nonfiction...
Oscars Tighten AI Rules, Emphasizing Human Authorship
The Academy announced new eligibility rules for the 99th Oscars, mandating that screenplays be entirely human‑authored and that acting awards only recognize performances demonstrably performed by humans with their consent. The academy also reserved the right to request detailed disclosures...
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The 34 Best True Crime Documentaries on Netflix
Netflix’s catalog now boasts 34 true‑crime documentaries, ranging from classic cases like Amanda Knox and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal to recent releases such as American Godfathers (2024) and The Perfect Neighbor (2026). The collection covers murders, cults, corporate fraud, and systemic abuse,...
An Oppressively Dumbed-Down 'Animal Farm' Has Little Use for George Orwell's Ideas
Andy Serkis’s new animated "Animal Farm" hits theaters on May 1, 2026, reimagining George Orwell’s 1945 allegory as a fast‑paced, PG‑rated family film. The cast features Seth Rogen as the scheming pig Napoleon, Laverne Cox as the idealistic Snowball, and Woody Harrelson...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat The Top-Grossing Thor Movie’s $850M+ Global Haul
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track to become 2026’s highest‑grossing film, poised to exceed $900 million worldwide after posting $847.8 million to date. Domestic earnings stand at $389.5 million, while overseas receipts have reached $458.3 million. The animated sequel is within $10 million...
Sony to Release 1958 Classic ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’ on 4K Ultra HD Disc July 21
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced a 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray release of the 1958 adventure classic *The 7th Voyage of Sinbad* on July 21. The combo pack ships both a 4K disc and a standard Blu‑ray, each with English 5.1 and mono tracks. The 4K version...
Mortal Kombat II Is The Biggest Box Office Wild Card Of 2026
Warner Bros. is positioning Mortal Kombat II as a summer 2026 blockbuster, targeting a domestic opening of $40‑$50 million—roughly double the 2021 sequel’s debut. The sequel’s budget is estimated at $68 million, up from the first film’s $55 million cost, reflecting confidence in a...
In 'Omaha,' A Father and His Girls Hit the Road, with Tensions Along for the Ride
Cole Webley’s debut feature "Omaha" follows widowed father Martin (John Magaro) and his two daughters on a tense road trip across the West. The indie drama blends quiet moments—sing‑along to "Mony Mony," a kite purchase for Utah’s salt flats—with an undercurrent of...
‘Milky Way’ Trailer: Short Film Palme D’Or-Winning Filmmaker Vasilis Kekatos Tackles Teen Pregnancy with Dark Humor
Palme d’Or and Queer Palm winner Vasilis Kekatos is debuting his eight‑episode series “Milky Way” on free‑premium streamer The Network. The dark‑humored drama follows 17‑year‑old dancer Maria as she navigates an unwanted pregnancy in a remote mountain town. The Network, founded...
The Odyssey North America Box Office: Can Christopher Nolan’s Film Crack The Top 5 July Openings?
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey is slated for a July 17 release and is being positioned as a potential record‑breaker for July opening weekends in North America. To crack the top‑5, the movie must surpass the $160.89 million debut of The...
5 Horror Movies Made by Comedy Stars to Watch After Adam Scott's New Scary Flick Hokum
Adam Scott’s latest genre switch lands him in the supernatural thriller "Hokum," now playing in U.S. theaters. The article uses his move as a springboard to highlight five horror projects featuring comedy talent, from Curry Barker’s "Obsession" to Zach Cregger’s...