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‘Splitsville’ is a sharp, stylish comedy from Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin. Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona headline a story of open relationships turned open warfare — a slap-in-the-face indie triumph with dazzling visuals, chaotic humor, and star power to spare.
Margaret Qualley delivers a career-defining performance in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t!, a neon-soaked detective thriller that pairs pulp absurdity with heartfelt emotion. Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans round out a wildly entertaining cast.
John Cena returns in Peacemaker Season 2, a tighter, more emotional chapter that trades spectacle for character depth while cementing James Gunn’s series in the new DCU.
Amazon’s The Map That Leads to You pairs Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa in a postcard-pretty romance, but Lasse Hallström’s film struggles with shallow writing, tonal missteps, and a lack of emotional payoff.
Tony Tost’s ‘Americana,’ distributed by Lionsgate, stars Sydney Sweeney and Halsey in a bloody, ironic, and surprisingly heartfelt Western about survival, stolen legacies, and American desperation. In theaters August 15, 2025.
Vanessa Kirby delivers a raw, magnetic performance in Netflix’s Night Always Comes, a tense neo-noir from director Benjamin Caron about one woman’s all-night fight for survival in Portland.
Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth grounds the franchise’s horror on our planet, delivering corporate intrigue, synthetic life dilemmas, and plenty of monster mayhem. Starring Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant.
Julia Garner and Josh Brolin star in Zach Cregger’s Weapons, a visually stunning, chapter-driven horror mystery about a small town shattered by a mass disappearance.
Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer headline The Pickup, Tim Story’s offbeat heist comedy that blends sharp banter with high-speed chaos—uneven but entertaining.
Netflix’s 'Wednesday' Season 2 expands its mythos and cast, delivering rich gothic visuals and a strong lead performance from Jenna Ortega—but loses narrative clarity in the process.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return for 'Freakier Friday,' a chaotic sequel that trades the original's heart and humor for overstuffed slapstick. Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons shine, but the film fumbles its nostalgic potential.
Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger lead a brutal, emotional father-daughter thriller in 'She Rides Shotgun,' a raw and tender crime drama directed by Nick Rowland. Featuring powerful performances, emotional stakes, and explosive action, this Lionsgate release is one of the year’s most gripping surprises.
Discover the hidden clue in Bring Her Back that suggests Laura may have been drugging Andy all along. Explore the film’s dark secrets, psychological manipulation, and how one small moment changes everything in this chilling thriller.
Pete Davidson stars in 'The Home,' a haunted nursing-home horror from 'The Purge' creator James DeMonaco. Balancing supernatural chills with social commentary, the film explores trauma, memory, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion.
Adam Sandler tees off once again in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' Netflix's long-awaited sequel full of cameos, callbacks, and chaotic comedy. It’s dumb, self-indulgent, and exactly what fans have been waiting for.
Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon headline 'Oh, Hi!', a kinky, genre-bending rom-com about lust, love, and power play. Director Sophie Brooks upends expectations in this audacious romantic comedy.
A reclusive hermit is reluctantly drawn back into his fractured family when his estranged brother arrives—uncovering buried secrets, violence, and the fragile ties of blood.
The teaser reveals Daniel Day-Lewis as Ray Stoker, a solitary figure living in the remote woods of Northern England. His quiet life is disrupted when his brother (played by Sean Bean) appears—forcing a reunion that peels back layers of trauma, estrangement, and unspoken violence. The tone is contemplative and emotionally crushing, emphasizing mood over spectacle. Co-written by Day-Lewis alongside his son Ronan—who also signs his feature directorial debut—Anemone marks Day-Lewis’s return to the screen and invites reflection on legacy, guilt, and family redemption.
In wartime Yorkshire, a choir teacher rallies a group of teenagers and veterans to forge community and hope through music amidst the chaos of 1916.
The teaser unfolds in Ramsden, Yorkshire, where World War I rages. With men enlisted or absent, Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) assembles a makeshift choral society composed of injured veterans and spirited teenagers to perform Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Layered with emotional humor and heartfelt camaraderie, the trailer highlights how harmony and purpose emerge through song despite the grim backdrop of war. Written by Alan Bennett and directed by Nicholas Hytner. In cinemas November 7, 2025.
A tragic accident shatters a mother-daughter equilibrium, revealing buried secrets and turning grief into a challenging path toward healing and unexpected connections.
The trailer follows Morgan (Allison Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (McKenna Grace) as they grapple with the sudden loss of their husband/father. Strained apart by grief, a startling family revelation—hinted through emotional flashpoints and silent anguish—forces them to confront betrayal, shift their perceptions, and reforge their bond. Amid this emotional upheaval, Clara’s relationship with her classmate Miller (Mason Thames) and a complex reconnection with Jonah (Dave Franco) add layers of love, loyalty, and forgiveness. The tone is a poignant blend of heartbreak and hope.
A mother teeters on the edge as life unravels: her child is gravely ill, her home collapses, and her coping mechanisms fray. Everything appears “under control”—but the trailer tells a different story.
The teaser plunges us into Linda’s escalating anxiety: juggling caregiving, a decaying home, and a motel stay. Each fragment—broken ceilings, draining coffee, clinical relationships—brings piercing dread. Rose Byrne’s Linda delivers one haunting line (“Everything is under control”) amid chaos that’s far from contained. With Conan O’Brien as her dispassionate therapist and A$AP Rocky as a mysterious motel neighbor, the trailer delivers tense realism wrapped in dark, wry comedy.
The iconic documentary crew from The Office follows a new target—the quirky staff of a struggling Toledo newspaper—offering fresh satire in a familiar mockumentary style.
In the teaser, the same film crew that captured Scranton at Dunder Mifflin directs its lens toward the Toledo Truth-Teller. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Ned, a well-meaning but overwhelmed editor determined to revive the local paper with a team of enthusiastic yet inexperienced reporters. Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nuñez) turns up reluctantly behind the desk, muttering “Not again.” The tone blends awkward humor, media satire, and workplace eccentricity while honoring The Office’s legacy.
A down-on-his-luck American actor in Tokyo takes a role with a “rental family” agency—pretending to be a client’s relative starts as performance, but deepens into unexpected emotional connection.
The teaser unfolds with Brendan Fraser’s character reluctantly stepping into the bizarre world of Tokyo’s rental family industry—serving as a stand-in husband, father, or brother. Initially there to play a role, he gradually forms authentic bonds, especially with a young girl named Mia, challenging what’s real and what’s acting. The trailer masterfully balances heartfelt warmth, playful quirkiness, and emotional depth as he rediscovers belonging through performance.
Four retired sleuths trade bridge and bingo for murder investigations—only to stumble into a real crime on their doorstep. The Thursday Murder Club starts streaming on Netflix August 28, 2025 (with select UK theaters from August 22).
The trailer introduces a charming yet sharp quartet living in a British retirement village: a former spy, union leader, psychiatrist, and nurse. They pass the time solving cold cases for fun—until they encounter a genuine murder involving a developer and a cryptic photograph. With wry humor, warm camaraderie, and cheeky British wit, the film teases both cozy laughs and intriguing mystery. The teaser also reveals that each member becomes a suspect, adding tension to their amateur detective game.
An audacious digital revolution takes shape when recent college grad Whitney Wolfe confronts misogyny at Tinder—only to launch a female-first dating app and spark a movement. Swiped premieres September 19, 2025, on Hulu (Disney+ internationally).
The trailer opens on Whitney in the male-dominated tech startup scene, watching the rampant problem of unsolicited explicit messages—“pervasive dick pics”—go unaddressed. After reporting is dismissed, she is sidelined by the company she helped build. Undeterred, Whitney embarks on her own bold mission: “We need to change the rules of online dating,” she declares as she founds Bumble, where women make the first move. The footage balances raw indignation and pioneering grit, tracing the arc of empowerment, resistance, and transformation in the digital age.
A disturbing psychological chess match between a U.S. Army psychiatrist and Nazi leadership—NUREMBERG is a gripping historical drama headed for theaters November 7, 2025.
The teaser opens with somber tones and courtroom imagery as psychiatrist Douglas Kelley is sent to evaluate Nazi war criminals—most notably Hermann Göring. What begins as professional duty spirals into tension: Kelly and Göring engage in a chilling mental duel behind prison bars, as prosecution led by chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson ramps up. With brief but powerful visuals, the trailer underscores themes of justice, evil’s banality, and moral reckoning. It’s framed with urgency: “The world will bear witness…” signaling the scale and stakes of one of history’s defining trials.
In 1930s rural Oregon, twin siblings confront folklore and grief as they seek the truth behind their mother’s death—Queen of Bones arrives in theaters August 1, 2025.
The trailer introduces Lily and Sam, young twins living with their widowed father Malcolm on an isolated homestead. After discovering an arcane spellbook in the cellar, the siblings begin questioning their mother’s mysterious death and whether their father harbors supernatural ties. Atmospheric visuals—mist-shrouded woods, flickering lanterns, shadowy interiors—evoke haunting folklore and slow-burn dread. As Lily’s emerging psychic abilities awaken, tension grows: their journey into the unknown becomes a confrontation with grief, family secrets, and the unexplainable. Few words, but a palpable unease pervades the cinematic tone.
A social media moderator’s moral boundaries break as she becomes obsessed with a disturbing video—and those who blurred the lines behind it. American Sweatshop premieres September 19 via streaming and theaters.
The teaser introduces Daisy Moriarty, a content moderator (Lili Reinhart), whose days are spent blinking through flag queues and disturbing clips. When she encounters a video she believes contains real violence—not merely staged fetish content—her obsession pushes her past company rules. As she investigates unsanctioned leads, the psychological toll of moderating the darkest corners of the internet becomes deadly. Stuck between professional quotas and personal justice, she must decide: is holding someone accountable worth risking everything? The tone is minimalist yet haunting—a morality play set in the digital underworld.
After losing his twin brother, a grieving man forms a complicated bond at a support group for twinless twins—Twinless is a darkly inventive comedy-drama arriving in theaters September 5, 2025.
The trailer introduces Roman (Dylan O’Brien) navigating the aftermath of his identical twin’s death, haunted by grief and identity loss. At a bereavement support group, he meets Dennis (James Sweeney), another twin survivor. Their friendship blossoms into intense dependency, offering solace—but when Roman meets Dennis’ coworker Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), unsettling secrets surface.
A tonal shift mid-trailer reveals the story’s unexpected layers—a Hitchcockian edge emerges amid awkward humor, identity complexity, and emotionally raw revelations. Themes of masculinity, trauma, and connection are explored with both discomfort and empathy. The filmmaking is emotionally precise, surprising, and darkly funny. Viewed at Sundance, where Twinless won the Audience Award and O’Brien earned a Special Jury acting prize, the film impressed critics with its daring emotional honesty and sharp framing.
A former teenage getaway driver is pulled back into chaos when a risky casino heist becomes the only way to save her unreliable ex—Eenie Meanie races to Hulu this August.
The trailer brings us jaw‑dropping close-ups of Edie behind the wheel—an ex-con turned driver-for-hire—when an unscrupulous ex-employer offers her one last job: a casino heist to save her ex-boyfriend’s life. John, her chronically unreliable ex, is drowning in debt to crime boss Nico, played by Andy Garcia. With $3 million at stake, Edie teams with John and a crew, including Randall Park and Marshawn Lynch, in a high‑octane chase across cities. Expect gritty humor, tense camaraderie, and a wickedly stylized tone punctuated by bloody violence, adult language, and chaotic action.
A fantastical love triangle in the afterlife: Joan must choose between her lifelong partner or her first love—Eternity, an existential romantic comedy arriving in theaters this November.
The trailer reveals Joan in a surreal afterlife realm known as “the junction,” where she has just one week to decide where—and with whom—she will spend eternity. Waiting are Larry, the man she built her life with (Miles Teller), and Luke, her first love who died young but has waited decades for her arrival (Callum Turner). Afterlife coordinators Anna (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) and Ryan (John Early) humorously guide her through the rules. A blend of wit and poignancy unfolds as Joan reconnects with Luke’s lingering romance and wrestles with the one she shared a lifetime with, charting a decision both timeless and emotionally charged.
Narrated by grief, rage, and resilience, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox tells the exonerated American’s shocking story—but this time, it’s told from her own perspective. Limited series premieres August 20, 2025, on Hulu.
Tony investigators interrogate Amanda in intense scenes recreating the infamous 2007 interrogation, exposing relentless media scrutiny and cultural bias. Through tense courtroom drama and flashbacks of college life in Perugia, the trailer explores how a study abroad turned into a global nightmare. Amanda, portrayed by Grace Van Patten, revisits painful memories and legal battles with emotional clarity, charting a 16-year pursuit of justice. The teaser highlights the investigation’s flaws, her eventual acquittal by Italy’s highest court in 2015, and her later work as an advocate for the wrongfully convicted. Amanda Knox collaborated closely as executive producer to reclaim the narrative and underscore broader themes of empathy, identity, and systemic injustice.
The prequel digs into Ben Edwards’ transformation via covert missions, betrayal, and moral fracture—Dark Wolf launches August 27, 2025 on Prime Video with three episodes, followed by weekly drops.
The trailer opens with military-grade precision as a younger Ben Edwards trains with Navy SEALs before transitioning into the CIA’s shadowy world. Scenes of tactical raids, espionage briefings, and intense night ops emphasize his shift from brotherhood to calculated detachment. Chris Pratt’s James Reece makes a limited but poignant return—shadowing Ben’s rise and the eventual fracture that triggers betrayal. Tom Hopper appears as Raife Hastings, a key ally in Ben’s journey. The tone is gritty and introspective, mapping a path of loyalty, psychological strain, and the costs of clandestine warfare.
Tony and Ziva are back—and this time they’re on the run. NCIS: Tony & Ziva reunites the iconic duo as espionage, romance, and legacy collide in their most personal mission yet. Premieres September 4, 2025, on Paramount+.
The trailer opens in Paris, where Tony and Ziva are raising their daughter, Tali, after Ziva’s return from presumed death. Their peaceful life shatters when Tony’s security company falls under cyberattack, forcing them into a high-stakes chase across Europe. The tone blends action‑thriller and romantic comedy: fast cars, shadowy assassins, Interpol pursuit—and steamy chemistry reignited. A flash of Ziva in a wedding dress hints at unresolved love tension. As Tony quips that their life is now “cops, assassins, killer cars,” it reveals just how far they’ll go to protect family and trust.
A German Tiger tank crew embarks on a bleak secret mission deep into the Eastern Front in 1943—a claustrophobic war film that explores the psychological collapse of soldiers trapped in steel.
Set in autumn 1943, the teaser opens with the crew of a Tiger tank sent far behind enemy lines under enigmatic orders. Fueled by methamphetamine, their journey spirals into moral decay and existential dread. The confined, steel-clad environment becomes a crucible: soldiers confront fear, drug-induced delirium, and the erosion of purpose. Harsh visuals and clipped dialogue underscore the growing psychological abyss. As one voice-over warns, “We reap what we sow,” suggesting a deeper reckoning within—and beyond—the machine.
A night steeped in creative dissolution: Blue Moon tracks lyricist Lorenz Hart’s emotional unraveling during the premiere of Oklahoma!, blending mental fragility with musical history.
The first trailer opens in real-time on the evening of March 31, 1943, as Lorenz Hart escapes the Broadway buzz surrounding his former collaborator’s Oklahoma!. Amid the iconic glow of Sardi’s bar, Hart battles despair while colleagues celebrate. Scenes shine a light on his internal collapse—shaved head, diminished stature, and emotional unraveling, as he drinks and rants to sympathetic bystanders. Intercut with archival-style reflections on his life and work (“Blue Moon,” “My Funny Valentine”) the visuals emphasize theatrical ruins, moments of regret, and sudden intimacy. The tone is both elegiac and lyrical, inviting empathy for a creative soul slipping away.
A blind painter confronts decades-old family secrets in The Ugly, Yeon Sang-ho’s quietly haunting TIFF debut—an intimate mystery grounded in art, memory, and identity.
The teaser introduces Im Dong-hwan, a blind painter revered for his uncanny ability to recreate portraits from memory. When he paints his late mother, long-hidden truths unravel as he and his twin father—also a character in the film—begin unlocking a 40-year-old mystery. Scenes shift from muted studio interiors to charged close-ups, painting a cinematic canvas of grief, trauma, and blurred perception. The atmosphere is eerie yet introspective, signaling Yeon’s signature balance of emotional weight with moral ambiguity. ([turn0search13]turn0search13)
The Ugly will world-premiere in TIFF 2025’s Special Presentations section, showcasing Yeon Sang-ho’s transition from kinetic spectacle to meditative human drama.
A fiery new war erupts on Pandora as the Ash People rise—a blazing clash that tests the bonds of Jake Sully’s family and reshapes the Na’vi legacy. Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives December 19, 2025.
The trailer opens with sweeping volcanic panoramas and leaders of the Ash People—fire-wielding Na’vi who reject Eywa’s authority—headed by the fierce Varang (Oona Chaplin). Ash arrows ignite forests, and Naomi Sully is shown confronting Varang with raw defiance. Back in the Metkayina and rainforest regions, Jake and his family—still mourning their son Neteyam—face schisms among Na’vi clans. Colonel Quaritch resurges as a recombinant, marked by tribal war paint, forging uneasy alliances with the Ash People. Inter-tribal conflict unfolds across fiery battlefields and soaring aerial sequences, juxtaposed with scenes of mourning and moral ambiguity as alliances fracture and loyalties are tested.
During a joint Variety interview, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi appear emotionally distant—intentional tension or simply editing? Their dynamic may echo Guillermo del Toro’s thematic reimagining of Frankenstein.
From war-torn Vovchansk to global arenas, Artem Pivovarov brings his powerful message of resilience and Ukrainian culture to North America this fall with ORCHESTRA LIVE.
Quentin Tarantino explains why he passed on directing Netflix’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up, praising David Fincher’s involvement, scrapping The Movie Critic, and teasing his 10th and final film.
Tom Cruise reportedly turned down President Donald Trump’s offer to be honored at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, citing scheduling conflicts. Instead, the actor will receive an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards.
Apple TV+’s Mr. Scorsese, a five-part documentary premiering October 17, offers rare access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, candid stories from collaborators, and behind-the-scenes insight into his legendary career.
Cote de Pablo turned down an intimacy coordinator for 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva,' citing deep trust with co-star Michael Weatherly. The Paramount+ spin-off premieres Sept. 3, reuniting the fan-favorite duo for a series that blends action, romance, and their iconic chemistry. Here's what they had to say about filming together again.
Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller reveal first footage of Amazon MGM’s sci-fi epic 'Project Hail Mary' at San Diego Comic-Con, blending laughs, emotion, and space survival ahead of its March 2026 release.
Former Thing actor Michael Chiklis shares his support for the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s 1960s-set reboot starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film opens in theaters July 25.
James Gunn celebrates the global success of Superman after a $217M debut. The DC Studios co-head reflects on audience response and his film’s focus on humanity over spectacle.
The new film The Prince features Scott Haze as a troubled political heir caught in scandal and addiction. With a screenplay by David Mamet and a cast including Nicolas Cage and J.K. Simmons, many are calling it a Hunter Biden allegory—but the filmmakers say otherwise.
In a Hot Ones interview, Dakota Johnson called out Hollywood’s reliance on remakes and risk-averse decision-making. Her honest comments reflect growing industry concerns about originality and creative stagnation.
Colin Farrell, Dave Chappelle, Arnold & Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Parker Posey headline Season 22 of Actors on Actors. The Emmy-season interview series returns with bold, raw conversations between the year’s most buzzed-about talent. Here’s what to expect from this season’s powerhouse lineup.
Ahead of her Tribeca premiere, Miley Cyrus explains why Something Beautiful is coming to theaters instead of a stage—and how Harrison Ford helped her rethink her entire tour plan.
Robert De Niro used his Cannes honorary Palme d’Or speech to denounce Trump, defend democracy, and call on artists to fight back against cultural authoritarianism.
Lana Love, a real singer who auditioned for a fake HBO show created by Nathan Fielder, says she feels betrayed after learning it was all for The Rehearsal. Read her full story.
Liev Schreiber opens up for the first time about his trans daughter Kai, their journey as a family, and why visibility and advocacy matter more than ever.