©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Warner Bros. has dropped the final trailer and a new poster for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The film will be adapted from the 1969 book “Dune Messiah”. The new movie starts seventeen years later, with Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as Emperor, married to Princess Irulan…
©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Japanese Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki, known for Godzilla Minus One and the forthcoming “Godzilla Minus Zero“, will make his English-language debut with Sony Pictures on the “Grandgear“. Bad Robot, overseen by JJ Abrams, is currently producing. Sam Nivola and Nico Parker have joined the production team, and it’s known that Paul…
©Courtesy of Paramount On November 13, Paramount Pictures releases a new adaptation of Charles Dickens‘ 1843 novella “Christmas Carol,” starring Johnny Depp as the titular character, into US cinemas. Directed by Ti West and penned by Nathaniel Halpern, the movie is being presented as a new take on the story rather than a simple retelling….
©Courtesy of Apple OriginalFilms Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for the critically acclaimed feature “Being Heumann,” the powerful new drama from writer/director/producer Siân Heder that follows disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who leads more than a hundred young people in a radical act of defiance as they take over the San Francisco Federal building in a…
Check out more of Our YouTube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s program called “Morning…
TRIBECA FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2026 FEATURE AND SHORT FILM LINEUP FOR MILESTONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR One-Night-Only Live Performances From Sara Bareilles, Peter Frampton, Mumford & Sons, The LOX, Magdalena Bay, and Noga Erez & Ori Rousso. Narrative Feature Films with Performances by Quentin Tarantino, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, Alicia Vikander and Wagner Moura, Paul Rudd,…
In the Out of Competition section of the 83rd Venice Film Festival IMPERIUM — directed by Sergei Loznitsa — rediscovers an unknown Soviet Union through Italian film archives. The filmmaker born in Belarus and raised in Ukraine, is among the most critically acclaimed directors, and his films have been screened at major international festivals. Loznitsa…
Photo: © 2026 FUJIKO Film Partners Fujiko : Shizuoka, 1977: a Japan still telling women where they belong, and a young mother who refuses to listen. Fujiko gives birth during a storm and a hospital blackout, and within months her in-laws have taken her baby. She wins her daughter Mari back, and sets out to…
ⓒCourtesy of A24 Dread Central is exclusively reporting that Kane Parsons has officially signed on to direct Backrooms 2 for A24. A24‘s Backrooms is set to premiere on streaming platforms after having a successful theatrical release earlier this year. Backrooms, a film produced by A24, is scheduled for streaming following its impressive theatrical run. Critical acclaim for…
ⓒCourtesy of A24 Looks like Nathan Fielder’s documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is genuine, and it’s scheduled to debut in theaters in October. For years, there have been rumors that the well-known comedian and filmmaker, who created “Nathan for You” and “The Rehearsal” for HBO, had been visiting a convicted fraudster in prison to make a…
ⓒCourtesy of Focus Features Focus Features unveiled the trailer for “The Uprising,” the historical drama directed by ”United 93” director Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield. Set during the Peasants’ Revolt in 14th-century England, the story follows a legendary rebel leader (Garfield) who assembles a band of everyday citizens to challenge the rule of King…
The Japanese-Filipino film Ryo lands in the line-up of the 2026 International Film Festival Manhattan. The motion picture, directed by Jayvee Lajot Arboladora, introduces us to the titular protagonist Ryo (Shotou Iguchi) who wakes up alone in a forest in the Philippines with no clothes and no memory of who he is. During his homeless…
ⓒCourtesy of Amazon Prime The official announcement is that “Spider-Noir ,” led by Nic Cage, has been cancelled and will not be reappearing on Prime Video. According to The Wrap, Amazon decided not to renew the series for a second season, making this decision just over three months after the show began in late May…
©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Japanese Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki, known for Godzilla Minus One and the forthcoming “Godzilla Minus Zero“, will make his English-language debut with Sony Pictures on the “Grandgear“. Bad Robot, overseen by JJ Abrams, is currently producing. Sam Nivola and Nico Parker have joined the production team, and it’s known that Paul…
©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Korea Remaking a hit movie is always tricky. A new version might feel like a direct copy of the original, or it could capture the essence of the story and develop its own unique identity. “The Intern”, the Korean reimagining of the popular Nancy Meyers film directed by Kim Do-young. The…
Courtesy of Netflix On October 26th, Netflix announced that it has greenlit Season 2 of the series “Sanctuary”. Wataru Ichinose will reprise his leading role from Season 1. The original series provides an exhilarating and rugged depiction of Kiyoshi Ose (Wataru Ichinose), a tough and nearly ruined delinquent—struggling with debt, violence, and a shattered family—as…
©Courtesy of Sony Pictures, “No Time To Die” Bray Studios’ Berkshire is in the spotlight this weekend as contenders for the role of James Bond in the upcoming installment of the franchise have completed their last round of screen tests. According to The Daily Mail, Callum Turner, star of “Fantastic Beasts,” began the concluding round…
©Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they will release Stephanie Ahn’s “BEDFORD PARK“, on March 5, 2027, with an awards-qualifying run in December. The film, Ahn’s feature directorial debut, had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and took home the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Debut…
©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Warner Bros. has dropped the final trailer and a new poster for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The film will be adapted from the 1969 book “Dune Messiah”. The new movie starts seventeen years later, with Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as Emperor, married to Princess Irulan…
©Courtesy of Paramount On November 13, Paramount Pictures releases a new adaptation of Charles Dickens‘ 1843 novella “Christmas Carol,” starring Johnny Depp as the titular character, into US cinemas. Directed by Ti West and penned by Nathaniel Halpern, the movie is being presented as a new take on the story rather than a simple retelling….
©Courtesy of Netflix The trailer is being shown for “In Waves,” a coming-of-age animated film directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, a French-Belgian filmmaker, which had its premiere at Cannes. The narrative takes place against the backdrop of the sun-soaked surf lifestyle in Southern California. AJ (voiced by Will Sharpe), a reserved high schooler in Los…
©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Amazon and MGM Studios have released a new trailer for “I Play Rocky,” featuring an exciting glimpse of Anthony Ippolito portraying young Sylvester Stallone. The film in question delves into the creation of Stallone’s well-known boxing epic Rocky. The premiere of I Play Rocky took place earlier this year at…
©Courtesy of Apple OriginalFilms Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for the critically acclaimed feature “Being Heumann,” the powerful new drama from writer/director/producer Siân Heder that follows disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who leads more than a hundred young people in a radical act of defiance as they take over the San Francisco Federal building in a…
Some people explain the universe, while others change how humanity imagines its place within it. Astronomer and author, Carl Sagan belonged to both categories, combining scientific curiosity with an extraordinary gift for storytelling. His voice brought distant galaxies closer, transforming complicated astronomical concepts into accessible invitations for wonder. The new documentary, Carl Sagan: We Are Made…
The Japanese-Filipino film Ryo lands in the line-up of the 2026 International Film Festival Manhattan. The motion picture, directed by Jayvee Lajot Arboladora, introduces us to the titular protagonist Ryo (Shotou Iguchi) who wakes up alone in a forest in the Philippines with no clothes and no memory of who he is. During his homeless…
©Courtesy of Miyu Productions Childhood friendships, painful betrayals and the lasting power of memory shape We Are Aliens, a Japanese animated coming-of-age drama about the emotional complexities of growing up. The film combines striking visual artistry with a psychologically perceptive story. Its distinctive animation transforms an intimate tale of friendship into a surreal exploration of…
The International Film Festival Manhattan returns this 2026, featuring a variety of Asian films including The Enka Road Begins (Enka no sakamichi), directed by Jacke Woo and starring enka singer Midori Oka in the leading role. The picture focuses on Yoshiko Takahashi (Midori Oka) a quiet housewife who is married to Kikuo (Akira 100%), who…
©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures This time sees a live action rendition of the video game “Street Fighter“, a phenomenon that captivated the globe from the latter part of the 1980s into the early 1990s. From “Street Fighter II,” the game gained widespread availability on home consoles; the Super Family Computer version sold about 2.88 million…
The Fredrikstad Animation Festival is the leading festival for animated film in the Nordic region, dating back to 1994 and the festival Animerte Dager in Oslo. The annual festival now takes place each October in the town of Fredrikstad, outside of the Norwegian capital, and has become a professional arena for the animation industry, as well as…
©Courtesy of Netflix Watch this “La Bola Negra” interview with directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo to hear about their latest creative project. In this film interview about La Bola Negra, we sit down with the co-writers and co-directors to discuss the narrative structure and editing process behind their newest work. They offer a unique…
©Courtesy of 20th Century Studios Watch the “Whalefall” cast and crew discuss survival strategies at their recent NYCC panel. See the team share their insights. Join us for a lively discussion featuring author Daniel Kraus, director Brian Duffield, and actor Josh Brolin as they break down the creative process behind their latest project. The team…
Woman on the Night Train © 1972 Nikkatsu Japan Society Announces Nikkatsu’s Golden Age of Eros Celebrating 55 Years of Roman Porno An Erotic Production Line from Japan’s Oldest Film Studio November 20–December 6, 2026 New York, October 22, 2026—Japan Society is pleased to announce the film series Nikkatsu’s Golden Age of Eros, a 55th-anniversary…
Check out more of Our YouTube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s program called “Morning…
Artis—Naples announces official selections for 18th annual Naples International Film Festival (October 22-25, 2026) NIFF presents its popular celebration of short films on Opening Night and closes with Superman, accompanied live by Jack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic Juried competitions include the Narrative Feature Prize, Documentary Feature Prize and an expansion of NIFF’s Short Film…
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Concludes With “SPIRITED AWAY” Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award® Winning Feature Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Its Return to the Big Screen Nationwide With Fathom Entertainment for 5 Nights Only Tickets are on sale now for “Spirited Away.“ Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated…
International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM), now on it’s 16th Milestone Year, is dubbed as the coolest Indie Film Festival that showcases quality selection of world-class short films that will be screened at several Theater venues in Manhattan New York City, USA. Our short film programming encompasses all different genres of diverse program; documentaries, student films…
Arkansas Cinema Society announces Films and Events for FILMLAND Presented by The Tyson Family Foundation (August 12-16) Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight screening is Josh Loeb’s In Spite of Ourselves with Loeb, DP Gabe Mayhan, and Modest Mouse’s Jim Fairchild, all in attendance Josephine Decker and Joe Swanberg head to Filmland with Chasing Summer and The Sun…
Join the CJFC Hōga Club for our next Japanese movie night! This month we’re watching Sheep in the Box, the newest film by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Monster, Broker). https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/sheep-in-the-box Set in the near future, the film follows a grieving couple who welcome into their home a humanoid identical to their late son. As they navigate…
A new Netflix Japanese series dissects the most debated issue of contemporary society: cosmetic surgery. Plastic Beauty follows, through 8 episodes, how Fumi Numata (Mayu Matsuoka), a gifted surgeon focused on saving lives, has to switch to cosmetic surgery confronting herself with the director of the beauty clinic she works for, Rin Tohyama (Riisa Naka)….
The American comedy drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin returns to Netflix with a second season that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We are introduced to Joshua “Josh” Martín (Oscar Isaac) and his British wife Lindsay Crane-Martín (Carey Mulligan). Josh is the general manager of a country club,…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…
@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…
©Courtesy of Unsplash Here are always new movies being released and reviews to read from respected critics. However, despite the conveyor belt of fresh releases that come out in cinemas and on Netflix, sometimes loading up a classic film is a preference for movie lovers. For basketball fans, in particular, there are some much-loved productions…
©Courtesy of IFFM Festival Director Luis Pedron is excited to announce that the 4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry screening as part of the Short Film Corner / Rendez-vous Industry Events at the Festival de Cannes will be happening on May 20, 2026 @ 18:00 – 19:50 at the Palais G Palais de Festivals…
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Written by Paulius Narkevičius It’s hard to explain the Kentucky Derby to a non-horse racing fan. In fact, it is even harder to compare it to a different sporting event. We’re talking about a spectacle that has been going on for more than 150 years, and it is often called “the…
©Courtesy of Noël Coward. (The rights to the film “Brief Encounter” are currently held by the estate of Noël Coward) There is a specific kind of ache that the best cross-cultural romance films understand better than any other genre. It is not simply the ache of two people wanting each other, it’s the ache of…
Written by Bradley James Watching a James Bond film can make you want a lot of different things: fancy cars, secret agent training, the company of a beautiful woman (or handsome man), or even a new wardrobe full of sharp formal wear. The films are designed as much to be eye candy as anything else. Above all…
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