“If You’re a Dreamer, You Better Be a Doer”: Inside Netflix’s New Lainey Wilson Documentary
Netflix has debuted "Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool," a documentary that follows the Grammy‑winning country star from her humble camper‑trailer days to becoming a multi‑award‑winning entertainer. Directed by Amy Scott, known for music‑focused films, the feature premiered at SXSW on March 17 and is now streaming worldwide. The film offers an intimate look at Wilson’s relentless touring schedule, songwriting process, and off‑stage humor. It underscores the mantra she shares – “If you’re a dreamer, you better be a doer.”
Project Hail Mary Throws Oscars Curveball with Surprise Contender
James Ortiz, the puppeteer behind the alien Rocky in "Project Hail Mary," has been entered for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. The submission marks an unprecedented move, as the Academy has never nominated a puppeteer or voice‑over performer for an...
Michael Review: A Sainted and Sanitized Michael Jackson
The new musical biopic *Michael* presents a sanitized, hagiographic portrait of Michael Jackson, sidestepping the singer’s later-life controversies and abuse allegations. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and scripted by John Logan, the film follows a conventional year‑by‑year structure, punctuated by iconic...
Dario Russo’s The Fox Turns Talking Animals Into a Dark Relationship Fable
Australian filmmaker Dario Russo’s debut feature, The Fox, premiered at SXSW 2026 after debuting at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2025. The dark magical‑realism comedy follows a cheating fiancé who enlists a talking fox, voiced by Olivia Colman, to transform his...
The Drama’s Darkest Secret Is the One Nobody Is Talking About
Kristoffer Borgli’s indie film *The Drama* has become a cultural buzzword, propelled by the star power of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya and intense social‑media debate over its wedding‑day confessions. While audiences focus on Emma’s (Zendaya) near‑shooting confession, the film’s most...
The Batman 2 Will Feature Harvey Dent’s Father, But Which One?
Charles Dance has been announced to join Matt Reeves’ *The Batman: Part II* as the father of Harvey and Gilda Dent. Comic lore offers two main candidates—a abusive ex‑DA Christopher Dent or the affluent politician Harvey Dent Sr.—and some reports suggest a brand‑new...
Ryan Reynolds Is Going to Put Deadpool Where He Belongs, As a Supporting Character
Ryan Reynolds told the Today Show he is writing new material that will reposition Deadpool from a solo lead to a supporting role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor said he does not plan to center the character again,...
High School Comedy ‘Brian’ Celebrates the Awkwardness of Growing Up
Independent comedy ‘Brian’ marks director Will Ropp’s debut, following socially anxious teen Brian as he runs for student‑body president and navigates a crush on his English teacher. The film premiered at SXSW’s Narrative Feature Competition on March 14, earning critical praise...
Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Trailer Imagines a Hopeful Post-Apocalypse
Ridley Scott’s upcoming film The Dog Stars, adapted from Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, debuted a trailer that emphasizes optimism amid a bleak post‑apocalypse. Jacob Elordi stars as pilot Hig, who roams a devastated world with his dog, while Josh Brolin...
Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest Makes the Most Sense as a Movie
Warner Bros. announced at CinemaCon that a feature film titled "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest" is now in development, slated for the 2027+ slate. The movie will be written by former House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon and will dramatize...
The Odyssey: Charlize Theron’s Character Confirmed
Christopher Nolan’s long‑awaited adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* is moving toward release, with Universal unveiling new CinemaCon footage. The teaser confirms Charlize Theron as the nymph Calypso, confronting Matt Damon’s Odysseus on the island of Ogygia. The film joins an...
Masters of the Universe Hopes to Follow Barbie’s Lead and Question Gender Roles
The 2026 “Masters of the Universe” film, directed by Travis Knight, aims to revisit the 1980s He‑Man mythos while probing modern ideas of masculinity. Screenwriter Chris Butler says the movie will “lean into what it means to be a man...
Timothée Chalamet Prepares Audiences for a Darker Paul in Dune 3
Timothée Chalamet revealed at CinemaCon that his portrayal of Paul Atreides in *Dune: Part Three* will depict the character as a “dark emperor” confronting his worst self. The upcoming film, scheduled for Dec 18 2026, draws its narrative from Frank Herbert’s *Dune...
Superman 2 Reportedly Adding a Complicated Secondary Antagonist
James Gunn’s upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, has officially confirmed the casting of Adria Arjona as the alien anti‑heroine Maxima. The announcement follows earlier rumors and a brief denial from Gunn, but Variety and Deadline now report the decision is...
New Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Images Are Sweet But Foreboding
Sony unveiled the first images of *Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse* at CinemaCon, offering a glimpse of Miles Morales confronting 2099’s Miguel O’Hara and sharing a tender golden‑hour moment with his father Jeff. The visuals juxtapose warmth with foreboding, hinting that...