Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad) was presented at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The theme is strong, but its realisation is weak. The 24th motion picture of the filmmaker from La Mancha is a cynical study on the motives of creation. Pedro Almodóvar’s tragicomedy navigates in the territory of metacinema, as we’re initially introduced…
©Courtesy of Laura Bianchi 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 Satellite” at the…
©Courtesy of Mushi Production On the 17th local time, K2 Pictures (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Muneyuki Kii) held a press conference in Cannes, France, where the 79th Cannes International Film Festival is currently underway, and announced that it will adapt “The Book of Human Insects” into a film as part of a project commemorating the 100th…
©Courtesy of Amazon Prime Subscribe to CinemaDaily US’ YouTube channel for more video content. Exploring legacy, identity and moral decay through a fractured hero seeking purpose is often an enthralling experience. These themes are central to Spider-Noir, which creator Oren Uziel shaped into a standalone interpretation of the Marvel mythos as a crime drama. The…
After years of speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, the search for the next 007 is now gaining momentum. Producers and director Denis Villeneuve is looking for a younger actor capable of carrying the franchise through multiple films. The Oscar-nominated helmer is working with celebrated casting director Nina Gold to fill…
After years of speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, the search for the next 007 is now gaining momentum. Producers and director Denis Villeneuve is looking for a younger actor capable of carrying the franchise through multiple films. The Oscar-nominated helmer is working with celebrated casting director Nina Gold to fill…
©Courtesy of Lionsgate Lionsgate has given a promising update that Mel Gibson‘s “The Resurrection of Christ” movies are almost complete. Lionsgate’s President of International Helen Lee-Kim gave Deadline a major update on the big-budget The Resurrection Of The Christ movies, saying that Mel Gibson is now wrapping up the production. “The faith-based audience is going…
If Italy has Wanna Marchi as the controversial figure of fortune telemarketing — portrayed in the Netflix miniseries Fortune Seller: A TV Scam — Japan’s self-made, con fortune teller is embodied by Kazuko Hosoki, depicted in the fictional Netflix series Straight To Hell. The compelling production — directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto and Norichika Oba —…
©Courtesy of Neon Somehow, you feel the title is almost unjustified, the rescue in Na Hong-Jin‘s “Hope” appears to be compromised before the disaster fully reveals itself. Communication has collapsed in a remote South Korean village, and a creature is nearby, resulting in human panic, which often turns fear into something messier, more violent, and…
©Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “East of Eden“, which is starring Florence Pugh. Zoe Kazan is a writer and executive producer for Anonymous Content and Endeavor Content. Elia Kazan, the grandfather of Zoe, famously adapted the book for the screen…
Check out more of Our Youtube Channel. ©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios The most endearing political franchises rely not only their signature tension, but also deeper themes of trust, accountability and the lingering impact of past decisions. The Jack Ryan series’ latest entry, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, is one such character-driven spy film…
©Photo credit Takayuki Taneko Koji Suzuki, the author known for horror novels such as “The Ring” and “Spiral”, passed away on the 8th at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 68. Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. He made his debut in 1990 with “Paradise”, which won the Excellence Award at the Japan Fantasy Novel…
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…
©Courtesy of Mushi Production On the 17th local time, K2 Pictures (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Muneyuki Kii) held a press conference in Cannes, France, where the 79th Cannes International Film Festival is currently underway, and announced that it will adapt “The Book of Human Insects” into a film as part of a project commemorating the 100th…
After years of speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, the search for the next 007 is now gaining momentum. Producers and director Denis Villeneuve is looking for a younger actor capable of carrying the franchise through multiple films. The Oscar-nominated helmer is working with celebrated casting director Nina Gold to fill…
©Courtesy of Lionsgate Lionsgate has given a promising update that Mel Gibson‘s “The Resurrection of Christ” movies are almost complete. Lionsgate’s President of International Helen Lee-Kim gave Deadline a major update on the big-budget The Resurrection Of The Christ movies, saying that Mel Gibson is now wrapping up the production. “The faith-based audience is going…
Photo by Photo Credit: Ben Rothstein/Ben Rothstein – © 2019 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Will Smith has reportedly been set to star in the action-thriller “Supermax” which Amazon MGM Studios has acquired from Miramax for a deal around the $70 million mark. Will Smith has made it clear that he will be playing in…
©Courtesy of Tribeca Festival The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced that Madonna will return to world premiere a cinematic presentation accompanying her forthcoming new album Confessions II, directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (TORSO), on Friday, June 5 at the Beacon Theatre. Following the screening, she will join the directors for an…
©Courtesy of Neon Nicolas Winding Refn‘s new thriller “Her Private Hell” has also been premiered by distributor NEON, following the premiere of the teaser trailer for “Hope” yesterday. Leather Man, a vicious killer who is known as Leather Man, is taking the lives of women in a futuristic metropolis when a mysterious mist engulfs it…
©Courtesy of Neon Somehow, you feel the title is almost unjustified, the rescue in Na Hong-Jin‘s “Hope” appears to be compromised before the disaster fully reveals itself. Communication has collapsed in a remote South Korean village, and a creature is nearby, resulting in human panic, which often turns fear into something messier, more violent, and…
©Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “East of Eden“, which is starring Florence Pugh. Zoe Kazan is a writer and executive producer for Anonymous Content and Endeavor Content. Elia Kazan, the grandfather of Zoe, famously adapted the book for the screen…
©Courtesy of LAIKA Studios LAIKA has Dropped a teaser trailer for a highly anticipated animated film, “Wildwood,” the project marks the company’s sixth feature and is helmed by Travis Knight (“Kubo and the Two Strings”) from a script by Chris Butler (“ParaNorman,” “Missing Link”), based on the novel by Colin Meloy. In the story that…
©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for their upcoming epic, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan. The trailer was unveiled on the episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that aired on Monday night. The trailer showcases a more expansive version of Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, with Theron…
Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad) was presented at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The theme is strong, but its realisation is weak. The 24th motion picture of the filmmaker from La Mancha is a cynical study on the motives of creation. Pedro Almodóvar’s tragicomedy navigates in the territory of metacinema, as we’re initially introduced…
©Courtesy of The Cannes Film Festival Check out more of Our YouTube Channel 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧 is a Director, Actor, Founder and Film Festival Director of the International Film Festival Manhattan, New York, now in its 13th edition, proudly promoting Filipino, Asian, Scandinavian and European films and presenting them in New York. 👉https://iffmusa.com/ A winner of…
Academy Award-winning director James Lucas brings to the silver screen more than a conventional biopic. Moss & Freud is the extraordinary account of the never-before-told story of Supermodel Kate Moss and artist Lucian Freud’s unique friendship, that developed through the sittings that gave life to the painting Naked Portrait 2002, that sold for £3.9 million…
©Courtesy of Vertical In retrospect, recruiting a not-so former KGB agent to run your country yields predictably disastrous consequences. Yet, the Russia’s oligarchs heedlessly did exactly that when they bankrolled Vladimir Putin’s presidential campaign. For some, like Boris Berezovsky, it wasn’t just the biggest mistake of their lives. It was the beginning of the end….
Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, retraces Martin Short’s art and career across film, television, theatre and comedy. The Canadian actor — who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy before exploring film sets and Broadway stages — has lived what one would consider a full life. He was surrounded…
©Courtesy of Laura Bianchi 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 Satellite” at the…
©Courtesy of Amazon Prime Subscribe to CinemaDaily US’ YouTube channel for more video content. Exploring legacy, identity and moral decay through a fractured hero seeking purpose is often an enthralling experience. These themes are central to Spider-Noir, which creator Oren Uziel shaped into a standalone interpretation of the Marvel mythos as a crime drama. The…
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…
Check out more of Our Youtube Channel. ©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios The most endearing political franchises rely not only their signature tension, but also deeper themes of trust, accountability and the lingering impact of past decisions. The Jack Ryan series’ latest entry, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, is one such character-driven spy film…
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 Satellite” at the New York branch…
TRIBECA FESTIVAL MARKS 25 YEARS WITH STAR-STUDDED TALKS, REUNIONS & RETROSPECTIVES Bruce Springsteen to Receive Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, Presented by Bono; Followed by a Conversation Between Springsteen and Bono; Robert De Niro and Patti Smith to Join in Tribute World Premiere of Katy Perry’s “The Lifetimes Tour – Live in Paris”…
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,…
©Courtesy of Japan Society Japan Society Announces Kazuhiko Hasegawa’s Anarchic Ethos A Focus on The Man Who Stole the Sun Filmmaker and Associated Works May 8–16, 2026 Japan Society is pleased to announce Kazuhiko Hasegawa’s Anarchic Ethos, a long overdue focus on a crucial figure in Japanese cinema, the late Kazuhiko Hasegawa (1946-2026), the widely influential and tenacious director of the monumental picture The Man…
©Courtesy of The Cannes Film Festival Today, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival lineup was revealed, with Cristian Mungiu and Hirokazu Kore-eda as well as two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and veteran American indie director Ira Sachs as the main names to debut new works. The competition lineup features a plethora of auteurs with a…
2026 USA Film Festival Announces Official Selections and Special Guests for USAFF56 (April 22-26) Opening Night will feature Warren Elgort’s Arthur Elgort: Models & Muses with Arthur Elgort in attendance, Centerpiece screening will be Renny Harlin’s Deep Water with the filmmaker joined by executive producer and music legend Gene Simmons USAFF will host a special salute to Academy…
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 MUBI “Mussolini: Son of the Century” Traces the birth of Fascism in Italy and Mussolini’s ascent with an innovative approach that has sparked debate about the Fascist dictator’s legacy in Italy and abroad. Director : Joe Wright Screenwriter : Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio Scurati Network : MUBI Genre : Biography, History, Drama Original Language : Italian…
©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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